Podiatry Apprentice
Suffolk GP Federation CIC
The closing date is 10 May 2024
Job summary
Is it for me?
We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role.
- The successful applicant will hold a grade A-C in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- You will need a high level of commitment to manage both degree level study and a commitment to the employer/patient care.
- You will require 120 UCAS points, which will include the following:
-3 A Levels (minimum BBB) including biology and chemistry.
-Access to HE diploma with 60 credits overall and 45 level 3 credits
-Evidence of recent academic achievement
-UK right of abode (for university admission)
Contract type:
This will be a full-time role, combining your work and learning in a 37.5-hour week. The apprenticeship will be 4 years in length, and this contract will be a fixed term role for the duration of the apprenticeship. Interviews for this position will be held late May.
Main duties of the job
Podiatry Apprentice
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time podiatry apprentice to join our innovative and supportive podiatry team in September 2024. This is a developmental role, in which the post holder will work towards the successful completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in podiatry it will be a four-year programme directly related to the Apprenticeship standard, combining work-based learning with mandatory off-the job study.
What is the role?
- You will work towards becoming a qualified podiatrist, who will specialise in the lower limb (feet, ankles, and legs).
- You will provide high quality clinical care to patients of all ages, and will provide preventative advice, care, assessment, and treatment of a range of problems.
- You will combine academic and work-based learning, and will form close working relationship with your colleagues and education providers.
Youll join our Podiatry service, which is delivered by Suffolk GP Federation. We are a not-for-profit, community interest company and our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk, including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as Urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.
About us
What we can offer you:
- A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
- Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
- A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
- Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
- A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service cover
- Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
- 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
- Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
Date posted
20 March 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20,748 a year The salary increases each year with the NHS AFC.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
27715
Job locations
Various Across Suffolk
Various Across Suffolk
IP119QL
Employer details
Employer name
Suffolk GP Federation CIC
Address
Various Across Suffolk
Various Across Suffolk
IP119QL
Employer's website
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