Degree Apprentice Podiatrist

Saarthy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is offering a Degree Apprenticeship role for aspiring Podiatrists. This exciting opportunity allows you to gain practical experience while studying towards a degree in Podiatry. Over three years, you will engage in work-based learning and off-the-job training, preparing you to deliver high-quality clinical care to patients. As part of a supportive team, you will learn to assess, diagnose, and treat various lower limb conditions, contributing to the health and well-being of the community. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to embark on a rewarding career, this apprenticeship is the perfect start.

Qualifications

• Must have five GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science.
• 104 UCAS points required, including a biological subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care to patients of all ages.
• Work towards qualification as a HCPC registered Podiatrist.

Skills

Understanding of Podiatrist role

Understanding of apprenticeship

Education

Five GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science

104 UCAS points (equivalent to A levels at BCC)

Job description

Join to apply for the Degree Apprentice Podiatrist role at Saarthy Travel Solutions.

This is a Degree Apprenticeship role.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry Service have an exciting opportunity for a podiatry apprentice to join our innovative and supportive podiatry team. The graduate Podiatry Apprenticeship programme is a fully funded route towards qualification as a HCPC registered Podiatrist.

Job Summary:

Podiatrists are registered healthcare professionals specialising in the lower limb (feet, ankles, legs), providing high quality clinical care to people of all ages. A Podiatrist's job is to work to protect people's feet, providing preventative advice, care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the lower limb.

What's involved?

The apprenticeship is a three year programme of work based learning that is directly related to the apprenticeship standard. In addition, the apprenticeship has a mandatory 20% off-the-job learning. The University-based Honours degree study is also linked to the Apprenticeship Standard. It is scheduled to commence in September 2025.

You Must Be Able To Meet The Following Criteria:

• Grade C/level 4 (or above) in GCSE English and Maths or functional skills level 2 (equivalent to GCSE C).
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement within the last 5 years, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level.
• Able to evidence the ability to study at a Higher Education level.
• Right of abode in the UK meeting University admission.
• 104 UCAS points (equivalent to A levels at BCC), including a biological subject.

Upon successful completion of all elements of the apprenticeship including End Point Assessment, there will be the opportunity for a substantive registered Band 5 post within the Podiatry service.

About Us:

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Job Description:

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Five GCSE's to include Maths, English and Science. Functional skills level 2 Maths and English will be considered.
• 104 UCAS points (equivalent to A levels at BCC including a biological subject).

Desirable:

• Study to degree level.

Experience:

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Skills:

Desirable:

• Understanding the scope of the role of the Podiatrist and Podiatry assistant in context of the team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understanding of an apprenticeship.

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.

Employer details:

Employer name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Southgate Moorings, Kimbrose Way, Gloucester, GL1 2DB

Employer's website: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/