Registered AHP Degree Apprentice - Podiatry Apprentice

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Registered AHP Degree Apprentice - Podiatry Apprentice -Band 4

Central London Community Healthcare Academy have partnered with the University of East London to deliver this exciting four-year apprenticeship program. Successful completion leads to Podiatry registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

We have 3 available posts (one for internal applicants only) bases are as follows:

o Westminstero Barneto Central post available to internal candidates who will remain close to or within their current division.

CLCH NHS Trust are the leading provider of community health in the United Kingdom covering 11 London Boroughs and Hertfordshire with over 900 Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in seven professional groups. AHPs are 30% of the clinical workforce at CLCH providing assessment and treatment interventions across the lifespan from birth to end of life care.

This Podiatry Apprenticeships is designed to give talented people an opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst completing on-the-job training with our highly skilled clinicians. This is a developmental role over four years where you will work towards successful completion of a BSc Degree in Podiatry and be able to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Main duties of the job

To be considered for this post applicants will need to demonstrate a minimum of one year's experience within a clinical healthcare setting.

To qualify for the AHP Apprenticeship Programme you must meet the following criteria:

o Aged over 18 on the first day of the apprenticeship.o Work 37.5 hours per week, including any off-the-job training undertakeno Must have UK Maths and English Level 2 or GCSE Grade C/4 with original certificates.o Successfully completed study at Level 3 including Science equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS points, with original certificateso Not currently undertaking any other Apprenticeship or DfE FE/HE Programme at the same time as starting the apprenticeship.o Must have been an ordinary resident in the United Kingdom for three years prior to the start of the AHP Apprenticeshipo Eligible residency status - visa must cover the full duration of the AHP Apprenticeship Programme, with no renewal required during the apprenticeship.

For further details contact:Sarah Smith, Clinical Apprenticeship Lead on Sarah.smith69@nhs.net

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per Annum, HCAS dependent on Base Location

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-CORP-3064

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W10 6DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a shared arrangement between CLCH and UEL, with the academic part of the training provided by the University you will undertake modules as detailed below: Professional Practice and Mental Health Anatomy and Physiology Podiatric Practice, Pathology and Pharmacology Musculoskeletal (MSK) Assessment and Management Clinical Reasoning and Research Methods

Key Areas of Practice for Podiatry Apprentices: Patients with problems related to endocrine and 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

The funding for the training element of this post comes from the Apprentice Levy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The funding for the training element of this post comes from the Apprentice Levy.

Person Specification

Edudation/Qualification

Essential

oUK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidencee (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C /4 and above or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability and English must have been studied as a first language)
oLevel 3 or above qualification equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS points including a science or healthcare subject. This can include A level, Access to Higher Education diploma, BTEC / NVQ Diploma or Extended / National Diploma with certificates
oApplicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level

Desirable

Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training course

Person Specification

Edudation/Qualification

Essential

oUK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidencee (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C /4 and above or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability and English must have been studied as a first language)
oLevel 3 or above qualification equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS points including a science or healthcare subject. This can include A level, Access to Higher Education diploma, BTEC / NVQ Diploma or Extended / National Diploma with certificates
oApplicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level

Desirable

Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training course

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.