Job summary
- Main area
- podiatry
- Grade
- Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
- Contract
- Fixed term: 36 months (at conclusion of apprenticeship)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 388-7846176-MUEC
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Castle Circus health centre
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £24,071 - £29,114 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
BSc Apprentice Podiatrist
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a BSc Degree Podiatry apprentice to join the team and 'learn why they earn'. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual. The apprentice will be required to provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, whilst being supported to undertake the Podiatry degree apprenticeship..
The person will combine working 4 days a week across a range of clinics, hospital and health centres and homes across Torbay and South Devon and undertaking academic study with the University of Plymouth.
Ability to travel around the district as a car owner/driver is essential to be able to undertake home visits.
The post holder will have clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including community clinics, domiciliary work , care homes and contribute to the development of the podiatry team.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon area, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.
To be committed to and undertake the BSc podiatry degree.
To provide high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
To undertake treatments as part of our fee paying service team
Working for our organisation
The podiatry department consists of 51 clinical comprising of Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have eight administrative staff.
We are an extremely supportive team and aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon area, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.
You will be expected to attend the University of Plymouth BSc apprenticeship programme, combining learning with clinical duties.
To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers
concerning assessment outcomes, treatment options and prognosis where there may be barriers to understanding due to learning difficulties, illness and high anxiety.
Ensure effective communications are maintained and developed with other health and social services professionals and podiatrists in order to promote the podiatry service.
To review current treatments and treatment plans to ensure they fit with
evidence based/ best practice, NICE guidance and national service delivery frameworks.
To achieve Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and degree/diploma in Podiatry and local analgesia administration certificate .
To work within the HCPC code of conduct, Trust policies and procedures
and adhere to the Patient’s Charter.
To follow departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines but have the
discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries under delegation.
To be accountable to the Team Leader and assist and undertake duties as
delegated and requested by the team leader.
To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust.
To ensure clinics are maintained to the highest levels and are suitable
environments for treating patients.
To participate in Individual Performance Review and personal development planning and fulfil CPD requirements identified through IPR.
For further information regarding the role responsibilities and entry requirements, please see full job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths, English level 2 or above
- NVQ level 3 or above
Desirable criteria
- podiatry / working foot experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, motivated and innovative
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to clearly understand own scope of practice
- Ability to cope with a busy and varied workload (plan effectively)/good organisational skills
- Excellent time management skills
Desirable criteria
- experience with working with lower limb and feet
- experience / passion for working within healthcare
- experience of undertaking learning and working at the same time
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Richard Collings
- Job title
- Head of Podiatry and Orthotics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803217712
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