Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatry
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 3 years
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 267-CH7058745
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Various sites across Oxfordshire
- Town
- Oxford
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/04/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/04/2025
Employer heading
Podiatry Apprentice
Band 3
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Job overview
Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to start a rewarding career in podiatry? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Podiatry Apprentice (Band 3). This is a fantastic opportunity to work towards a BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatry and gain recognition by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Allied Health Professional (AHP) Podiatrist
As a Podiatry Apprentice, you will work within one of our six Community Podiatry Teams across Oxfordshire, including locations such as Oxford City, Banbury, Witney, Abingdon, and Wallingford. You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the role of a Podiatrist through practical experience and academic learning provided by the University of Plymouth.
You will spend 3 days working in a clinical team, one day attending university online and another day will be spent working with the other Podiatry apprentices attending an in-person structured education day at Unipart or one the Oxford Health bases.
Applicants must demonstrate they meet the following academic criteria before applying:
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above or passed Functional Skills Level 2
- Evidence of Level 3 education (BTEC, NCQ or A Level equivalent)
Interviews will be held in person in Oxford.
Main duties of the job
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 Apprenticeship 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.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main 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.
Your responsibilities will include providing foot care to patients, assisting in minor surgery sessions, and delivering person-centred care in both clinical and community settings. You will also gain experience in various clinical areas, including diabetes, rheumatology, biomechanics, tissue viability, nail surgery, and wound management.
Interviews will be held on the 15th April at at Oxford Health base, venue TBC. Candidates will be required to attend the recruitment day in person.
Person specification
Qualifications – Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- ONC or HNC IT/Computer qualification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook etc.
- Understanding the scope of the role of the Apprentice Podiatrist 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
Desirable criteria
- Ability to use patient information systems to input data and clinical treatment
- Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct for Podiatry
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working or work experience in a health, care, social or education setting
Desirable criteria
- NHS Experience
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
- Rebecca Henley
- Job title
- AHP Workforce Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07990 557933
- Additional information
Emma Howard, Podiatry Operational Lead
[email protected] 07717 652454
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