Job summary
Have you ever thought of becoming an expert in foot and lower limb conditions?
Why not undertake a 3-year Royal College of Podiatry accredited Podiatry Apprenticeship, with Plymouth University and HCRG Care Group in Bath and Wiltshire. Combining vocational work-based learning with study for a university degree. Apprenticeships offer a higher education qualification, a salary and invaluable practical experience and employment skills.
The apprenticeship will have 1-day per week (a working day) as academic study through Plymouth University virtual platform. The apprentice will also undertake 1000 hours of clinical practice placements in a variety of settings within Bath and Wiltshire.
The work based learning will involve assisting the podiatry team in the delivery of the podiatry service throughout Bath North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire
Main duties of the job
With supervision, support and appropriate training provide podiatry interventions to patients under the care of the podiatry department.
To undertake evidence based assessment, treatment and discharge of appropriate patients as delegated by registered podiatrist.
Monitor podiatric care plans and actions to ensure that appropriate foot health education is provided.
To communicate podiatry information to individuals, carers and staff where there may be barriers to communication and understanding.
Shortlisting for this role will be 16th June and Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd June.
Main duties of the job
To attend University and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme
To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard to progress through the programme
To ensure timely achievement of assignments and assessments in accordance with the academic programme requirements.
To gain experience during the period of the Apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas.
To participate in tripartite reviews, with the University and the employer. These are a requirement of the apprenticeship.
To complete and pass the End Point Assessment.
To organise and manage a clinical caseload, which will include gaining knowledge and experience of providing podiatric care for patients with a variety of conditions including diabetic, rheumatological and biomechanical problems
To gain knowledge and skills assess, diagnose, develop, and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems, and wound management.
To provide appropriate education to patients with diverse foot pathology, utilising analytical and reasoning skills in this process to empower the patient and others to participate in the patients self care.
Please see the attached Job description for the full list
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job description
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<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">As a Podiatry Apprentice, youll be part of our valued team.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">You will feel valued as a Senior Podiatrist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:</p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">First year £23,875 With group pension</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Plentiful on site-parking</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling </li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise </li><li style="font-size:inherit;">An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location</li></ul> <p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">The ideal candiate will have:</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Five GCSEs to include Maths, English and Science. Functional skills level 2 Maths and English will be considered.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> 104 UCAS points (equivalent to A levels at BCC including a biological subject</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> 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</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Able to convey tasks and actions to colleagues and service users</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to assist patients to achieve safe working environments for treatments to be carried out</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to perform treatments in a variety of settings such as clinics, patients own homes and hospital sites</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Fine motor dexterity which will become more advanced throughout the apprenticeship to enable use of fine instruments in podiatry treatment</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to use patient information systems to input data and clinical treatment</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Willing to work in other areas of HCRG as and when required to do so.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct for Podiatry</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Understanding of the demands of studying part-time alongside employment</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">You will have a full UK driving license with access to a car for work purposes. You will also need business insurance against the Vehicle that you will use.</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Please see the attached Job Description for the full list.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> </p>
Job description
Job responsibilities
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">As a Podiatry Apprentice, youll be part of our valued team.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">You will feel valued as a Senior Podiatrist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:</p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">First year £23,875 With group pension</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Plentiful on site-parking</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling </li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise </li><li style="font-size:inherit;">An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location</li></ul> <p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">The ideal candiate will have:</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Five GCSEs to include Maths, English and Science. Functional skills level 2 Maths and English will be considered.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> 104 UCAS points (equivalent to A levels at BCC including a biological subject</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> 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</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Able to convey tasks and actions to colleagues and service users</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to assist patients to achieve safe working environments for treatments to be carried out</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to perform treatments in a variety of settings such as clinics, patients own homes and hospital sites</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Fine motor dexterity which will become more advanced throughout the apprenticeship to enable use of fine instruments in podiatry treatment</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Ability to use patient information systems to input data and clinical treatment</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Willing to work in other areas of HCRG as and when required to do so.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct for Podiatry</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Understanding of the demands of studying part-time alongside employment</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">You will have a full UK driving license with access to a car for work purposes. You will also need business insurance against the Vehicle that you will use.</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Please see the attached Job Description for the full list.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> </p>
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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.
