Apprentice Podiatrist

Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to start a rewarding career in podiatry? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Podiatry Apprentice!

Join us at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT), train to become a qualified Podiatrist and gain a BSc (Hons) Degree in Podiatry whilst you work!

The Podiatry Apprenticeship programme combines clinical employment, work based learning, and academic learning. It is a fully funded route towards qualification as a HCPC registered Podiatrist.

You will work within one of our 6 Community Podiatry Teams across Oxfordshire, including locations such as Oxford City, Banbury, Witney, Abingdon, and Wallingford. You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the role of a Podiatrist through practical experience and academic learning provided by the University of Plymouth. You will be employed as an Apprentice Podiatrist at Oxford Health and will work as part of a dedicated Podiatry team within a range of locations and be provided with dedicated time to study for a degree in Podiatry. The apprenticeships will be aligned to University of Plymouth and will be taught at the university campus. You will spend 3 days working in a clinical team, 1 day attending online university studies and 1 day attending a facilitated education session at an Oxford Health base alongside your peers on the apprenticeship programme.

Main duties of the job

The Oxfordshire Community Podiatry Service provides podiatric care to those high risk patients that fall within our eligibility criteria in both clinical environments and the home. The main specialisms of care within the Service include:

• At/High Risk Foot care
• Nail Surgery
• Wound care

As an employee of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, you will demonstrate our values, and once you have completed all the requirements for registration as a qualified Podiatrist, you will be supported to apply for Band 5 vacancies within the Trust.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Providing foot care to patients, assisting in minor surgery sessions.
• Delivering person-centred care in both clinical and community settings.
• You will also gain experience in various clinical areas, including diabetes, rheumatology, biomechanics, tissue viability, nail surgery, and wound management.

You will be joining a dedicated podiatry team providing expert care to improve patients' quality of life. You will be patient facing from the very start - so that you can apply and develop your new knowledge and skills with increasing confidence.

Applicants must demonstrate they meet the following academic criteria before applying:

• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above or passed Functional Skills Level 2.
• GCSE minimum at grade C/4 in a science subject.
• Evidence of Level 3 education (BTEC, T Level, NCQ or A Level equivalent).

Please ensure that you meet the academic requirements before applying for this role as we will not be able to take applications forward without these.

As Oxfordshire is a rural county and many of our bases are away from public transport routes, applicants must have a Full Valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

• Two GCSE's to include Maths and English - Grade C or above. Functional skills level 2 Maths and English will be considered.
• GCSE minimum at grade C/4 in a science subject.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook etc.
• Knowledge of effective communication with patients/the public, especially in respect of foot health education.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession.

Contractual Requirements

• Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010, where required.

Experience

• Working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Liaison with other health care professionals.

Further Training or Job-Related Aptitude and Skills

• Ability to work under the pressures of demanding and competing priorities.
• Ability to undertake moderate to intense physical and mental effort through the day.
• Visual acuity and eye-hand coordination.
• Effective listening/speaking skills appropriate to the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to use patient information systems to input data and clinical treatment.

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated - seeking to improve service delivery, reading research papers, up to date with broad clinical and political professional developments.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Initiative - always challenging practices and working procedures to improve service delivery.

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.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearPer annum, pro rata

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