Podiatry apprentice

Job description

Job responsibilities

EligibilityYou 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.

In addition, 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

In addition to one of the following

• Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
• Access to HE Diploma (QAA approved) with 60 credits overall and 45 credits at level 3 All distinctions including Biology or Chemistry
• 120 UCAS points / A Levels with a science background

Programme content

The academic part of the training will be provided by the University Of East London (UEL) where you will undertake modules as detailed below:-

Professional Practice and mental health

Anatomy and physiology

Podiatric Practice , pathology , pharmacology,

Musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and management

Clinical reasoning and research methods.

Key areas of practice for Podiatry students:

Patients with problems related to endocrine & rheumatological function

Patients with problems related to musculoskeletal function and sporting activities

Patients with problems related to neurological function

Patients with problems related to dermatological function

Patients requiring nail surgery

Patients located in a variety of healthcare and community settings.

This is a developmental role via the Podiatry (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship standard over 4 years. You will work towards successful completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in podiatry and recognition by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Allied Health Professional AHP Podiatrist. You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of a Podiatrist through your apprenticeship within the service as well as through completion of the Podiatry Apprenticeship training programme. This 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 Apprentice, where your role will reflect your learning.

The clinical part of the training will be provided across the county of Bedfordshire

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Grade C in GCSE English and Maths
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement (within last 5 years) such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level.

Desirable

• Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
• Access to HE Diploma (QAA approved) with 60 credits overall and 45 credits at level 3 - All distinctions including Biology or Chemistry
• 120 UCAS points / A Levels with a science background

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting

Knowledge and Skills

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, residential homes, patients own homes and nursing care sites.
• Ability to drive, access to own transport, current driving licence, transporting equipment needed for patient care and education sessions in and out of a car

Other

Essential

• Ability to develop & maintain positive working relationships with professionals and non-professional colleagues & clients
• Ability to empathise and sympathise with a diverse range of people remaining professional at all times.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Enhanced services Centre

Enhanced services Centre

3 Kimbolton Road Bedfordshire

MK402NT

Employer's website

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