Job summary
Make a difference, Great Care/ Great People/ Great Team
We're passionate about delivering a high-quality service to our patients across Swindon and Wiltshire and we think you would too!
Great Western Hospital has an opportunity for a podiatry apprentice, we invite you to join our innovative and supportive podiatry team. The graduate Podiatry Apprenticeship programme is a new fully funded route towards a degree qualification as a HCPC registered Podiatrist.
**1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 38 months**
Just done A-levels or BTECs/ T Levels and not sure if you want to go to university? Come and join us in doing an apprenticeship but also gain a degree.
Main duties of the job
Podiatrists are registered healthcare professionals specializing in the lower limb (feet, ankles, legs), providing high quality clinical care to people of all ages. A Podiatrist's role is to work to protect people's feet, providing preventative advice, care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the lower limb.
What's involved?
The apprenticeship is a three year programme of work based learning that is directly related to the apprenticeship standard. In addition, the apprenticeship has a mandatory 20% off-the-job learning. The University-based Honours degree study is also linked to the Apprenticeship Standard, it is scheduled to commence in the 2023 intake.
About us
Eligibility
You will be able to demonstrate how you will be able to use the experiences you are bringing to become a Podiatrist. Understanding of the scope of the role of the Podiatrist and Podiatry assistant in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development. You will treat people with dignity, respecting individual's diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences. You will show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice. You will also be adaptable, reflective, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience, self-awareness and demonstrate leadership. You must be able to meet the following criteria:
Grade C in GCSE English and Maths or functional skills level 2 (equivalent to GCSE C)
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement within the last 5 years, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level
- Able to evidence the ability to study at a Higher Education level
- Right of abode in the UK meeting University admission
- 104 UCAS points (equivalent to A levels at BCC), including a biological subject
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programme content
The academic part of the training will be provided by the University of Plymouth where you will undertake modules as detailed below:
- Introduction to podiatric practice
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Person centred care
- Systemic disorders of the lower limb
- Musculoskeletal conditional and applied biomechanics in the foot and lower limb
The mode of learning will be distance learning provided by University of Plymouth over the 3 year period.
- I day a week will be dedicated to theory learning provided by the University
- 1 day of protected learning time in the workplace.
- The remaining 3 days will be spent working within the Podiatry department.
On successful completion of the programme you will be equipped with the appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to ensure competence at the point of qualification. You will have the capability to meet the Health and Care Professions Council regulatory standards and apply for HCPC registration and meet the College of Podiatry professional standards.
On completion of the course the applicant will be a qualified Podiatrist and able to apply for permanent Podiatry positions in the trust when they become available
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programme content
The academic part of the training will be provided by the University of Plymouth where you will undertake modules as detailed below:
- Introduction to podiatric practice
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Person centred care
- Systemic disorders of the lower limb
- Musculoskeletal conditional and applied biomechanics in the foot and lower limb
The mode of learning will be distance learning provided by University of Plymouth over the 3 year period.
- I day a week will be dedicated to theory learning provided by the University
- 1 day of protected learning time in the workplace.
- The remaining 3 days will be spent working within the Podiatry department.
On successful completion of the programme you will be equipped with the appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to ensure competence at the point of qualification. You will have the capability to meet the Health and Care Professions Council regulatory standards and apply for HCPC registration and meet the College of Podiatry professional standards.
On completion of the course the applicant will be a qualified Podiatrist and able to apply for permanent Podiatry positions in the trust when they become available
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Five GCSEs to include Maths, English, and Science.
Desirable
- Functional skills level 2 Maths and English will be considered
Experience
Essential
- 104 UCAS points (equivalent to A levels at BCC including a biological subject)
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement (relevant recent qualifications required) such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Evidence of study at Level 5 or above
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to convey tasks and actions to colleagues and service users
- Ability to assist patients to achieve safe working environments for treatments to be carried out
- Ability to perform treatments in a variety of settings such as clinics, patients own homes and hospital sites
- Fine motor dexterity which will become more advanced throughout the apprenticeship to enable use of fine instruments in podiatry treatment
Desirable
- Competent in using SystmOne electronic notes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Five GCSEs to include Maths, English, and Science.
Desirable
- Functional skills level 2 Maths and English will be considered
Experience
Essential
- 104 UCAS points (equivalent to A levels at BCC including a biological subject)
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement (relevant recent qualifications required) such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
- Evidence of study at Level 5 or above
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to convey tasks and actions to colleagues and service users
- Ability to assist patients to achieve safe working environments for treatments to be carried out
- Ability to perform treatments in a variety of settings such as clinics, patients own homes and hospital sites
- Fine motor dexterity which will become more advanced throughout the apprenticeship to enable use of fine instruments in podiatry treatment
Desirable
- Competent in using SystmOne electronic notes
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).
