Job summary
Are you looking to get back into the workforce or recently completed your A-Levels or looking for a career change?
If so, join us to train to become a Podiatry Assistant and gain an Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Podiatry whilst you work.
The Podiatry Assistant post is a new and innovative route to 'Earn whilst you learn' and combines 18 months- 2 years of clinical employment, work based learning, and academic learning. It is a fully funded route towards an accredited qualification as a Podiatry Assistant.
We have multiple posts based across the whole county of Oxfordshire.
Main duties of the job
Podiatry Assistants are support workers specialising in the lower limb (feet, ankles, and legs), providing high quality clinical care to people of all ages. You will work to protect people's feet, providing preventative advice, care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the foot and lower limb.
You will have excellent communication skills, enjoy problem solving and wish to develop practical and intellectual skills to improve patient outcomes. You will be joining a dedicated podiatry team providing expert care to improve patients quality of life.
During your training you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today's dynamic and changing healthcare environment. Whilst you will be based in one specific team, your placements will give you a variety of learning environments working across clinical placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of the local healthcare service. The Podiatry Assistant Programme combines full-time employment, work-based learning and academic study. You will be patient facing from the very start - so that you can apply and develop your new knowledge and skills with increasing confidence.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Oxfordshire is a rural county and many of our bases are away from public transport routes; applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Programme content
The academic part of the training will be remote learning provided by the University Centre South Devon over the 18 months - 2-year period. One day a week will be dedicated to theory distance learning provided by the University and the remaining days will be spent working within the Podiatry department.
On completion of the course you will hold a Foundation Degree (FdSc) Assistant Practitioner in (Podiatry) and will have the opportunity to apply for a Band 4 Podiatry Assistant post.
For further details or if you have any questions, please email:
Stephanine.Tang@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukLucy.Boddington@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukor Anna.Hofbauer@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you on your new career path with us!
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Oxfordshire is a rural county and many of our bases are away from public transport routes; applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Programme content
The academic part of the training will be remote learning provided by the University Centre South Devon over the 18 months - 2-year period. One day a week will be dedicated to theory distance learning provided by the University and the remaining days will be spent working within the Podiatry department.
On completion of the course you will hold a Foundation Degree (FdSc) Assistant Practitioner in (Podiatry) and will have the opportunity to apply for a Band 4 Podiatry Assistant post.
For further details or if you have any questions, please email:
Stephanine.Tang@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukLucy.Boddington@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukor Anna.Hofbauer@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you on your new career path with us!
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Two GCSE's to include Maths and English - Grade C or above. Functional skills level 2 Maths and English will be considered. Evidence of Level 3: e.g. NVQ, BTEC, A Level or previous extensive work experience will be considered
Desirable
- ONC or HNC IT/Computer qualification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook etc.
Desirable
- Ability to use patient information systems to input data and clinical treatment
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Understanding the scope of the role of the Podiatry Assistant Trainee in context of the team, department and the organisation and how the 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 development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct for Podiatry COVID vaccination - 2 plus Booster Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently Operate clinic equipment safely Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination Lift and handle reasonable loads
Desirable
- Knowledge of Professional
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Two GCSE's to include Maths and English - Grade C or above. Functional skills level 2 Maths and English will be considered. Evidence of Level 3: e.g. NVQ, BTEC, A Level or previous extensive work experience will be considered
Desirable
- ONC or HNC IT/Computer qualification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook etc.
Desirable
- Ability to use patient information systems to input data and clinical treatment
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Understanding the scope of the role of the Podiatry Assistant Trainee in context of the team, department and the organisation and how the 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 development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct for Podiatry COVID vaccination - 2 plus Booster Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently Operate clinic equipment safely Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination Lift and handle reasonable loads
Desirable
- Knowledge of Professional
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
