Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Dorset HealthCare Podiatry Service in a developmental role. We are looking for people who have a passion and a desire to start or further develop their career in podiatry in Dorset. You must be able to demonstrate compassion, commitment, and respect in line with the NHS values and behaviours as well as flexibility to work across more than one employer. This is a development role Podiatrist Apprenticeship standard. The post-holder will be a trainee and will complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Podiatry.
Applications are welcome from those who have completed the assistant practitioner programme as well as those currently enrolled on the programme with a different employer.
This role will involve travel across Dorset.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake a three-year Podiatrist apprenticeship programme. You will work with a diverse range of patients and develop skills, provide essential patient care, and learn to diagnose, treat, and prevent health conditions affecting feet, ankles, and lower limbs. As well as studying you will gain hands on experience with a qualified podiatrist in a clinical setting, you will receive structured mentorship and support throughout your training.The Podiatry Apprenticeship Programme combines and integrates academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. For the BSc you can expect to spend a minimum of 20% of your time accessing e-learning and a further 40% working in practice, under the direct supervision of a clinical mentor. As a Podiatry Apprentice you will be based as an employee within working in a variety of clinical settings. This will enable you to gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts, which will enable you to fulfil all the requirements of the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme.On successful completion of the programme you will be equipped with the appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to ensure competence at the point of qualification. You will have the capability to continue to meet Health and Care Professions Council regulatory standards and the College of Podiatry professional standards throughout your professional career
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Evidence of a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A levels, BTEC National)
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement (within last 5 years) such that they may be deemed capable of study at a degree level
- Experience of working in a health care support role (such as Health Care Assistant or Assistant Practitioner)
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Business travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
- Evidence of a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A levels, BTEC National)
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement (within last 5 years) such that they may be deemed capable of study at a degree level
- Experience of working in a health care support role (such as Health Care Assistant or Assistant Practitioner)
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Business travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
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.
