Podiatry BSc Apprenticeship

Sirona care & health CIC

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Job summary

*PLEASE NOTE - This vacancy will be closing at Midnight of 20th March 2025 due to the high level of interest, please ensure you complete any applications before then*Imagine if you could study for a podiatry degree, with all tuition fees covered, while earning a salary at the same time

You can, with Sirona Care and Health.

We have an exciting opportunity for a podiatry apprentice to join our podiatry team. The 4 year Podiatry BSc Apprenticeship course is in collaboration with Plymouth University. The programme is a fully funded route towards qualification as a HCPC registered Podiatrist.

Podiatrists are registered allied healthcare professionals specialising in the lower limb, providing high quality clinical care to people of all ages. Their role is to protect people's feet, providing advice, care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the lower limb.

Podiatry is a rewarding and varied profession. It is suited to individuals that communicate well, enjoy problem solving and wish to develop practical and intellectual skills to improve patient outcomes.

It is a three-year work-based programme allocating specific times to work under direct supervision from expert clinical podiatrists and allocated off-the-job learning. The University of Plymouth provides on-line expertise to support the apprentice in gaining evidence-based knowledge and appropriate academic skills to gain both theoretical understanding and clinical aptitude.

The apprenticeship commences in September 2025.

On successful completion of the programme the applicant will be a qualified Podiatrist and able to apply for permanent Podiatry positions.

Main duties of the job

During your apprenticeship 60% of your working week will be as podiatry support worker and you will gain competencies to provide basic footcare to high-risk patients, including simple wound care following treatment plans, clinical and domiciliary. You will also work alongside a podiatrist to assist in nail surgery sessions and carryout nail surgery re-dressings.

20% of your work contract will be accessing online learning materials per week provided by Plymouth University and 20% of your work contract in supervised clinical practice per week over the 3 year period.The academic part of the training provided by the University of Plymouth will include modules as detailed below:

Introduction to podiatric practice
An introduction to podiatric clinical practice
Human anatomy and physiology
Lower limb studies 1
Person centred care
Professional and inter-professional working
Research methods
Special patient groups
Systemic disorders of the lower limb
Musculoskeletal conditions and applied biomechanics in the foot and lower limb
Gait, footwear and orthoses
Lower limb studies 2
Research project
Pharmacology
Minor surgery
Complex podiatric medicine
Leadership and clinical education.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7031580-MC

Job locations

Knowle Clinic

Broadfield Road

Bristol

BS4 2UH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.If you are not currently a permanent UK resident, please refer to the attached 'Apprenticeship Funding Rules' document to check your eligibility for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE minimum grade C/4 in mathematics
GCSE minimum grade C/4 in English
GCSE minimum grade C/4 in a science subject
Level 3 qualifications ( A-levels, B-TEC or equivalent) within last 8 years

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding the role of a Podiatrist and Podiatry assistant in contect of the team and organisation and how role may contribute to service development
Understanding of the demands of studying part-time alongside employment
Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and developments needs
Ability to perform treatments in a variety of settings such as clinics, patient's homes and hospital sites
Fine motor dexterity which will become more advanced throughout the apprenticeship to enable use of fine instruments in podiatry treatment
Valid UK driving license and has access to own transport

Desirable

previous experience of working in a health care setting
Knowledge of the professional code of conduct for Podiatry
Understanding of scope of practice whilst training and how to manage this when transitioning between the roles of support worker and student

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good communications skills
Ability to complete apprenticeship work outside paid working hours
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
Approachable and flexible
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Physically capable of performing the roles and responsibilities expected of the post holder
Understanding of confidentiality and Data protection
Commitment to Equality and Valuing Diversity Principles

Desirable

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE minimum grade C/4 in mathematics
GCSE minimum grade C/4 in English
GCSE minimum grade C/4 in a science subject
Level 3 qualifications ( A-levels, B-TEC or equivalent) within last 8 years

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Understanding the role of a Podiatrist and Podiatry assistant in contect of the team and organisation and how role may contribute to service development
Understanding of the demands of studying part-time alongside employment
Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and developments needs
Ability to perform treatments in a variety of settings such as clinics, patient's homes and hospital sites
Fine motor dexterity which will become more advanced throughout the apprenticeship to enable use of fine instruments in podiatry treatment
Valid UK driving license and has access to own transport

Desirable

previous experience of working in a health care setting
Knowledge of the professional code of conduct for Podiatry
Understanding of scope of practice whilst training and how to manage this when transitioning between the roles of support worker and student

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good communications skills
Ability to complete apprenticeship work outside paid working hours
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
Approachable and flexible
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Physically capable of performing the roles and responsibilities expected of the post holder
Understanding of confidentiality and Data protection
Commitment to Equality and Valuing Diversity Principles

Desirable

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)

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.