About this role
Job summary
Hampshire and Isle of Wight's Podiatry Service are looking for you!
Are you looking for a new challenge, to develop your career in the NHS and what to earn while you learn?
We are looking for people who are interested becoming a Podiatrist to begin the journey with us as a Podiatry Apprentice.
This role is a 3 year course where you will complete 1 day a week distanced learning with Plymouth University, 1 day a week work based learning with our Podiatry Team and 3 days a week working within the Podiatry team as a Podiatry Assistant embedding and using the skills you learn during the degree apprenticeship.
We pride ourselves on being a nurturing team where we encourage each other and provide peer support to ensure we deliver optimal patient centred and evidence-based care. We have a very knowledgeable and experienced team who are leaders nationally and are pivotal in ensuring that their knowledge and support is shared with the team. The department with our active research team are regularly involved in audit activity to shape the future of our services which we would actively encourage you to become involved in.
We want to invest in you by offering you mentorship, enabling you to fine tune your clinical skills which will help you to develop into the dynamic Podiatrist you want to be.
Interviews due to take place 12th June
We are happy to discuss any questions you may have regarding this apprenticeship. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Main duties of the job
If successful you will be joining one of our localities within HIOWH Podiatry Mainland team. During your assistant role you will have your own foot care clinics in both domiciliary and community clinic setting, you will also support our specialist services (Nail surgery, 'At risk foot' community clinics and biomechanics)
The Podiatry Apprentice will support the delivery of safe, patient centred foot care for people with vulnerable limbs, often linked to chronic or long term conditions. Working across community clinics and patients' homes, the post holder will undertake delegated assessments, care planning, health education and routine foot care under the supervision of qualified Podiatrists.
The role supports integration across community and specialist pathways by contributing to face to face triage, promoting safe self care, escalating concerns appropriately and working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team. The apprentice will also assist with complex wound care, pressure offloading, insole manufacture and nail surgery support.
Alongside clinical duties, the post holder will participate in the Podiatry Apprenticeship Programme, combining academic study with supervised practice.
This blended approach aims to develop the knowledge and skills required for the BSc (Hons) Podiatry degree while contributing to improved patient outcomes and effective community podiatry services.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
*Passion for podiatry and learning *GCSE pass (A-C or 4-9) in English, Maths and a science subject. Or equivalent e.g. level 2 functional skills in English and Maths. *Evidence of Level 3: e.g., NVQ, BTEC, A Level *Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
Experience Essential
*Good personal organisation skills *Ability to work autonomously in a range of settings *Effective written and oral communication skills *Ability to work under pressure, with good time management *Experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Basic Excel and Outlook *Experience of communicating effectively at all levels with a variety of contacts *Good working knowledge of Data Protection and confidentiality *Analytical skills, problem solving and effective communication.
Desirable
*Relevant clinical experience *Group work skills *Experience of working with the public *Previous NHS experience *Specialist knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of lower limb pathologies. *Leadership and teamwork. *Research literacy *Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Additional Criteria Essential
A full driving licence and access to a car is required to support traveling to a variety of clinics and home visits
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.
Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)