Podiatry Apprentice
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22816.00 - £24336.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR2 3TU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | C9839-24-0287 |
Summary
To be part of a highly motivated specialist podiatry team, working flexibly under the delegation/supervision of designated podiatrist in a variety of settings and geographical locations, and providing a high standard of Podiatric clinical care To provide appropriate assessment, treatment, evaluation of outcomes and education to patients, relatives and carers within agreed competencies and training To participate in minor surgery and other specialist sessions within the scope of instructions laid down by the overseeing podiatrist To comply with organisational and service policies, procedures and guidelines To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work using organisational information systems as directed To contribute to organisational and service audit, surveys and trials within the organisation as appropriate To be flexible and provide cover for other members of the team at short notice, during periods of absence or in response to clinical demands To be responsible for the care and maintenance of instruments and equipment as delegated To take part in student placement schemes offering demonstrational opportunities for both podiatry students and students from other disciplines as appropriate To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other healthcare staff as appropriate To ensure effective communication of sensitive and confidential information to referrers, other healthcare staff, patients, relatives and carers using interpersonal, negotiating skills and empathy as required Apprenticeship: To attend university and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme To participate in tripartite reviews with the university and Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust. To ensure timely achievement of assignments and assessments in accordance with the academic programme requirements To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard, including the end point assessment To gain experience during the period of the apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas including diabetes, rheumatology, biomechanics, tissue viability, nail surgery and wound management. To gain knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes in these areas as appropriate To contribute to self-development through reflective learning