Podiatry Apprentice
We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overview
East Lancashire Hospitals trust Podiatry service provides a dynamic, flexible, responsive and solution focused holistic service for a patient case load including Diabetes, Vascular Disease, Connective Tissue Disease, Rheumatological conditions and Wound care.
Main duties of the job
The Podiatry service undertakes primarily at risk clinical work including woundcare, nail surgery and biomechanics. The Podiatry service does not proved a social nail cutting service.
As a result of Apprentice Post within the NHS we have an exciting opportunity that has arisen within the East Lancashire Hospitals trust for the full time position of Apprentice Podiatrist.
the post holder will be employed for the period of the apprenticeship within ELHT and will undertake study at the University of Huddersfield as part of this apprenticeship.
This is a developmental role. You will work towards successful completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in podiatry and recognized by the Health care professions council (HCPC) as an Allied health Professions Podiatrist. You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Podiatrist with the service and through completion of the Podiatry training program which includes working in clinic and community care settings and delivery of direct person- centered care.Whilst undertaking this training you will work within the service as a podiatry assistant.
Working for our organisation
East Lancashire is a great place to live and work, short rail journey to the vibrant cities of Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds but also within a short distances to stunning countryside areas of natural beauty ideal for walking and cycling.
The successful candidate will have a corporate and local departmental induction with a dedicated mentor and will have a 6 month preceptorship period during which they will complete a competency framework.
You will receive support from your team Leader and Clinical Specialist Podiatrist within the team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Apprentice Podiatry program combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. As an apprentice podiatrist you will be based, as an employee, within ELHT working in clinical and community settings in order that you gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts to enable you to fulfill all the requirements of the BSc (Hons) Podiatry program.
Person specification
Attainment
Essential criteria- Minimum of five GCSE grade 4-9 or equivalent which must include Maths and English and a Science
- Qualification and Credit framework Level 3 in care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment
- Demonstrate ability to study at Level 6 Honors degree level and commit to completing the honors degree
- Previous care experience
General Intelligence
Essential criteria- Previous experience of working within a health care setting
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and developmental needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Understanding the scope of the role of Podiatrist and Podiatry assistant in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understanding evidence based practice
- Completion of HCA development program
- Understanding of basic physiology
Special Aptitude
Essential criteria- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a Multi- disiplinary team
- Essential induction training and experience- care certificate or equivalent
Circumstances
Essential criteria- Driving License and ability to travel between clinical locations
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
- This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
- Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary.However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email [email protected] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH