Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Podiatry Apprentice

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Job summary

Mersey Care are pleased to be able to offer Degree Level Apprenticeships in Podiatry within the Community Care Division. Apprenticeship places are suitable for candidates who have suitable experience and knowledge to undertake an Apprenticeship Degree Programme. Successful candidates will work to the Assistant Practitioner Job Description.

Suitable candidates will need to meet the following essential criteria:

  • Prepared to accept a full-time contract (37.5 hours)
  • GCSE English and Maths grade A-CORLevel 2 Functional Skills English and Maths.

You will also need to meet one of the following:

  • Podiatry -Equivalent of BB at A level or A Level BTEC with Biology or an Access course with Biology.
    • No option of accreditation of prior learning

You must have the minimum Level 2 English and Maths and evidence of level 3 study

** Please Note**

All university and apprenticeship providers determine entry requirements for the apprenticeship programmes they deliver. As noted above there are additional qualifications and experience thatmaybe considered as entry to the course. These are non standard entry requirements and will be considered at the discretion of the recruiting university.

**Successfulcandidatesmust be available to commence the Degree level apprenticeship starting September 2023.

Main duties of the job

Podiatrywill be a 3-year programme delivered by Salford University. The intake will commence in September 2023. Delivery will be blended and whilst induction will take place on the university campus learning will be undertaken using a blend of virtual platforms and face to face delivery.

High level summary of study commitment required.

*Subject to change by Apprenticeship provider*

  • Minimum of 6 hours per week study time consisting of lectures, face to face delivery and in class engagement
  • Independent Study allocated every week for the duration of the course
  • Placement requirements between 4-6 weeks per year

Applicants should be aware that in addition to the study time allocated there will be an expectation of additional study hours being undertaken in their own time.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. #we're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Details

Date posted

13 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

350-COM5354501

Job locations

V7 Buildings

Kings Business Park

Prescot

L34 1PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Podiatry provides all aspects of podiatric care to the population of Liverpool, Sefton, and Mid-Mersey Places, across the Community Care Division. The podiatry service treats and manages foot complications related to diabetes and other disorders that may affect the feet.

Qualified podiatrists supported by podiatry assistants offer a service to adults and children at community venues and in patients homes, residential and care homes.

The post holder will have the responsibility for participating as a key member of the team and other agencies to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of an identified client group.

Provide a high standard of clinical care for individuals and groups within a defined area of the population under the supervision of a registered practitioner.

The post holder will maintain, develop and evidence their clinical knowledge, skills and competencies at all opportunities and act within the standards, protocols and guidelines for the delivery of care.

Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

Work collaboratively within the team and with other agencies to deliver local and national health priorities and objectives.

Accept clinical responsibility for a manageable caseload, where appropriate.

Be accountable for own clinical practice.

Deliver care in line with national quality standards and Trust policy.

Work within the skills and competencies expected of the role.

Provide clinical support and knowledge to support staff.

Act as an advocate and champion for clients.

Support clinical staff in managing long term conditions.

Organise and facilitate groups and /or individuals to develop self-care skills.

Identify the need for and initiate referrals to internal/external partners, within agreed parameters.

Develop person specific goals with individuals, carers and colleagues

Enable individuals to develop the necessary skills to improve own health and lifestyle.

Contribute to health needs assessment of a defined area of the population.

Undertake risk assessment on a defined patient population in line with relevant guidelines.

Lead on health promotion activities as required.

Undertake clinical tasks, following patient specific direction.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Provide leadership, mentorship and role modelling to support staff within the clinical team.

Participate in individual clinical supervision.

Participate in mentorship and clinical supervision with the team.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation policies and procedures.

Provide information as requested.

Participate in audit as required by the organisation.

Undertake the relevant foundation degree.

Undertake all relevant mandatory training.

Develop and maintain own knowledge and skills through the use of competency frameworks and continuous professional development (CPD) and personal development process (PDP).

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation;

Job description

Job responsibilities

Podiatry provides all aspects of podiatric care to the population of Liverpool, Sefton, and Mid-Mersey Places, across the Community Care Division. The podiatry service treats and manages foot complications related to diabetes and other disorders that may affect the feet.

Qualified podiatrists supported by podiatry assistants offer a service to adults and children at community venues and in patients homes, residential and care homes.

The post holder will have the responsibility for participating as a key member of the team and other agencies to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of an identified client group.

Provide a high standard of clinical care for individuals and groups within a defined area of the population under the supervision of a registered practitioner.

The post holder will maintain, develop and evidence their clinical knowledge, skills and competencies at all opportunities and act within the standards, protocols and guidelines for the delivery of care.

Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

Work collaboratively within the team and with other agencies to deliver local and national health priorities and objectives.

Accept clinical responsibility for a manageable caseload, where appropriate.

Be accountable for own clinical practice.

Deliver care in line with national quality standards and Trust policy.

Work within the skills and competencies expected of the role.

Provide clinical support and knowledge to support staff.

Act as an advocate and champion for clients.

Support clinical staff in managing long term conditions.

Organise and facilitate groups and /or individuals to develop self-care skills.

Identify the need for and initiate referrals to internal/external partners, within agreed parameters.

Develop person specific goals with individuals, carers and colleagues

Enable individuals to develop the necessary skills to improve own health and lifestyle.

Contribute to health needs assessment of a defined area of the population.

Undertake risk assessment on a defined patient population in line with relevant guidelines.

Lead on health promotion activities as required.

Undertake clinical tasks, following patient specific direction.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Provide leadership, mentorship and role modelling to support staff within the clinical team.

Participate in individual clinical supervision.

Participate in mentorship and clinical supervision with the team.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation policies and procedures.

Provide information as requested.

Participate in audit as required by the organisation.

Undertake the relevant foundation degree.

Undertake all relevant mandatory training.

Develop and maintain own knowledge and skills through the use of competency frameworks and continuous professional development (CPD) and personal development process (PDP).

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation;

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths grade A-C OR Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths.
  • Equivalent of BB at A level or A Level BTEC with Biology or an Access course with Biology

Desirable

  • Experience of working within physical health care field
  • Experience of working within a podiatry team

Values

Essential

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Accountability
  • Respectfulness
  • Enthusiasm
  • Support

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel, for work purposes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths grade A-C OR Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths.
  • Equivalent of BB at A level or A Level BTEC with Biology or an Access course with Biology

Desirable

  • Experience of working within physical health care field
  • Experience of working within a podiatry team

Values

Essential

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Accountability
  • Respectfulness
  • Enthusiasm
  • Support

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel, for work purposes

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

V7 Buildings

Kings Business Park

Prescot

L34 1PJ


Employer's website

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

V7 Buildings

Kings Business Park

Prescot

L34 1PJ


Employer's website

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Allied Health Professionals

Judith Gent-Jones

judith.gent-jones@merseycare.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

13 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

350-COM5354501

Job locations

V7 Buildings

Kings Business Park

Prescot

L34 1PJ


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