Job summary
Are you caring, compassionate, motivated and interested in developing your career within thehealth service? Then this may be the opportunity for you! Join us at Kent Community Health NHSFoundation Trust (KCHFT).Following successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded a degree-level equivalentqualification (level six) and can move into a role as a qualified Podiatrist.The Podiatry Apprenticeship is a new route to 'Learn while you Earn' and combines 4 years ofclinical employment, work based learning, and academic learning.During the programme you will be an employee of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trustand a student at a Higher Education Institution (HEI).During the apprenticeship you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work intoday's dynamic and changing health and social care environment. Whilst you will be based inone specific team, your placements will allow you to experience a variety of learningenvironments. You will be working across both internal and external clinical placements to gainan appreciation of the different areas of the local healthcare service and in order to meet thePodiatry practice learning requirements.
As many of our bases are away from public transport routes, it is a requirement of the role thatyou are able to drive and have access to a car (subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
You will be employed as a Podiatry Apprentice at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust(KCHFT).The service is delivered in Community Clinics, Health Centres, GP surgeries, Acute and CommunityHospital Sites, Prisons and patient's own home. All staff are given the opportunity to get involvedin a wide variety and scope of practice.If you are looking for a challenging post and want to deliver the best podiatry care for yourpatients then this post will be ideal for you.At the end of the four-year programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding,skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Thestandards of proficiency for chiropodists / podiatrists and will be a fully qualified Podiatrist.As an employee of KCHFT you will demonstrate our values, and once you have completed all therequirements for registration as a qualified Podiatrist, you will become a Band 5 Podiatrist withinthe Trust.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 - C/4.
- Evidence of 3 A levels to include biology or human biology or an equivalent access qualification.
Desirable
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Minimum of 1 year full-time equivalent experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of a qualified Podiatrist
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
- Understanding of basic anatomy and physiology
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Compassionate
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Listening skills
- Respectful of others' views
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to manage own time and plan timed activities.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records as appropriate.
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count).
Personal Qualities
Essential
- o Caring and compassionate o Honest o Conscientious and committed o Appreciation of diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences. o Empathy o Adaptable o Resilient
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 - C/4.
- Evidence of 3 A levels to include biology or human biology or an equivalent access qualification.
Desirable
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Minimum of 1 year full-time equivalent experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of a qualified Podiatrist
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
- Understanding of basic anatomy and physiology
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Compassionate
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Listening skills
- Respectful of others' views
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to manage own time and plan timed activities.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronic records as appropriate.
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count).
Personal Qualities
Essential
- o Caring and compassionate o Honest o Conscientious and committed o Appreciation of diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences. o Empathy o Adaptable o Resilient
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).
