The Podiatry Apprenticeship Programme combines and integrates academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. You can expect to spend the majority of your time learning on the job, with the remainder off the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

To be part of a highly motivated specialist podiatry team, working flexibly under the delegation / supervision of designated podiatrist in a variety of settings and geographical locations, and providing a high standard of Podiatric clinical care
To provide appropriate assessment, treatment, evaluation of outcomes and education to patients, relatives and carers within agreed competencies and training
To participate in minor surgery and other specialist sessions within the scope of instructions laid down by the overseeing podiatrist
To comply with organisational and service policies, procedures and guidelines
To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work using organisational information systems as directed
To contribute to organisational and service audit, surveys and trials within the organisation as appropriate
To be flexible and provide cover for other members of the team at short notice, during periods of absence or in response to clinical demands
To be responsible for the care and maintenance of instruments and equipment as delegated
To take part in student placement schemes offering demonstrational opportunities for both podiatry students and students from other disciplines as appropriate
To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other healthcare staff as appropriate
To ensure effective communication of sensitive and confidential information to referrers, other healthcare staff, patients, relatives and carer’s using interpersonal, negotiating skills and empathy as required

Apprenticeship:

To attend university and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme
To participate in tripartite reviews with the university and Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
To ensure timely achievement of assignments and assessments in accordance with the academic programme requirements
To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard, including the end point assessment
To gain experience during the period of the apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas including diabetes, rheumatology, biomechanics, tissue viability, nail surgery and wound management. To gain knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes in these areas as appropriate
To contribute to self-development through reflective learning

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

This is a developmental role over 4 years in compliance with the Podiatry (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship standard (Ref ST0493). The post holder will work towards successful completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatry and recognition by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). The post holder will be an employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

This post can be locate in Norwich (Norwich Community Hospital) or Kings Lynn (St James Clinic).

This apprenticeship will be hosted by Universaty of East London (UEL). You will attend UEL one day a week for teaching.

Placements will be block (5 days) over a number of weeks:

Level 4 – one 4 week placement
Level 5 – two 5 week placements
Level 6 – two 6 week placements

The post-holder will work in a variety of clinical / healthcare settings, enabling them to develop and maintain relevant knowledge, skills and competencies in order to fulfil the requirements of the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme.

The academic part of the training will be provided by the University of London (UEL) where the following modules will be undertaken:

Professional practice and mental health
Anatomy and physiology
Podiatric practice, pathology, pharmacology
Musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and management
Clinical reasoning and research methods

Key areas of practice-based learning for Podiatry students include:

Problems related to endocrine and rheumatological function
Problems related to MSK function and sporting activities
Problems related to neurological function
Problems related to dermatological function
Problems that require nail surgery

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To successfully complete the BSc (Hons) degree in podiatry and registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Grade 4 Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths, Grade 4 Essential
A Level or equivalent 120 UCAS Points, Grade with 60 credits overall and 45 Essential
A Level or equivalent Biology, Grade distinctions Essential
A Level or equivalent Chemistry, Grade distinctions Essential

Employer Name

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

Apprenticeship standard

Podiatrist (level 6)

How to apply?

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Podiatry Apprentice Degree Level 6/7 (Degree with honours/Masters)