Apprentice Podiatrist

Overview

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 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.

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.

Main Specialisms of Care

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

Career progression and role details

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. 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. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team” and our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Contact for details / informal visits

Name: Sophie Wenham-Wallace
Job title: AHP Workforce Administrator
Email: sophie.wenham-wallace@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07443143122

Rebecca Henley
AHP Workforce Lead
Email: rebecca.henley@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07990 557933

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. If you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.

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