Apprentice Podiatrist

Job summary

Apprenticeship band 4 working towards

Senior Podiatrist Band 5

We would welcome applications from people eager to obtain successful completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatry through an apprenticeship scheme running in collaboration with the University of East London.

Leading to recognition by the Health Care Professions Council as an Allied Health Professional Podiatrist.

The apprentice Podiatry programme is 4 years -combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers.

You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Podiatrist within the service and through completion of the Podiatry training programme which includes working in community clinics . Whilst undertaking this training you will work within the service as a podiatry assistant.

On successful completion of the programme you will be a qualified Podiatrist and equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as an AHP Podiatrist and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct.

As an apprentice, you will spend a minimum of 30% of your time doing off the job training. This means that you will spend time on day release at UEL where you will attend lectures, tutorials and practical classes. The rest of your time you will spend working for the trust where you will put into practice what you have learnt at University.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The post would provide opportunity to assist Podiatrists working who assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment plans for patients with a wide range of clinical needs and patient discharge plans for patients with a wide range of clinical needs .Promote health education.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.