Job summary
The Bolton FT Podiatry service provides a dynamic, flexible, responsive and solution focussed holistic service for a patient caseload including patients with Diabetes, Rheumatology, Vascular, Connective Tissue Diseases, Tissue Viability Wound-care and Musculoskeletal conditions.
The Podiatry Service undertakes high risk clinical work including wound-care, nail surgery, biomechanics and emergency clinics; we do not provide a social nail cutting service.
We have an exciting opportunity within Bolton FT for the position of a full time apprentice Podiatrist. The post holder will be employed for the period of the apprenticeship (three years) with Bolton FT, and will undertake study at the University of Salford.
This is a developmental role. You will work towards successful completion of a BSc Degree in Podiatry and recognition by the HCPC. You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of a Podiatrist within the service and through completion of the Podiatry training programme which includes working in clinic and community care settings and delivery of direct person-centred care. Whilst undertaking this training you will work within the service as a podiatry assistant.
As an apprentice podiatrist you will be based, as an employee, within Bolton working in clinical and community settings in order to gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from motivated individuals who are keen to begin an exciting career in Podiatry; as an apprentice you will be working in Bolton FT full time and will be released to undertake study at Salford University, where you will work alongside other students who are also undertaking the BSc in Podiatry.
Applicants will need to satisfy the entry requirements requested by the University of Salford : https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/podiatrist-degree/ ) with the intention to start the course September 2024 (in the meantime, working as a fulltime Podiatry Assistant).
As we are a community based service it is essential that you are a car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
During the period of the Apprenticeship, the role is paid at Band 3 level for the first 18 months and Band 4 level for the final 18 months. On completion of the BSc Podiatry degree and subject to HCPC registration, the role will be uplifted to that of a permanent Band 5 Podiatrist.
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
About us
Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives. This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme of Staff Engagement.
As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation's values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff.
Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
Bolton FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
Bolton FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A level requirements to study for Podiatry BSC
Desirable
- Other relevant academic qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for other people professionally or within the family
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with the public/ Previous NHS employment
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to study in order to complete associated qualification and/ or training
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to the speciality
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work to the instruction of the supervisor
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate manual dexterity
other
Essential
- Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes, the ability to travel throughout Bolton locality, subject to the conditions of the DDA
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to the speciality
- Suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A level requirements to study for Podiatry BSC
Desirable
- Other relevant academic qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for other people professionally or within the family
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with the public/ Previous NHS employment
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to study in order to complete associated qualification and/ or training
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to the speciality
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work to the instruction of the supervisor
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate manual dexterity
other
Essential
- Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes, the ability to travel throughout Bolton locality, subject to the conditions of the DDA
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to the speciality
- Suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
