Podiatry Assistant Apprentice

You will undertake a two-year assistant practitioner apprenticeship programme.

As well as studying, you will provide comprehensive foot care treatment, advice and continuing care to patients. This will include footcare such as nail reduction and lesion redressing.

Other duties will include support to specialist and lead podiatrists, responsible for stock orders, accurate recording of treatments and related work, preparing clinical areas and manufacturing of insoles and silicone appliances.

Training:

Assistant Practitioner (health) Level 5. 

The training provider for this post is South Devon College with full online delivery. 

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Podiatry Assistant. 

There may be further opportunities for higher level apprenticeships within Podiatry. 

Employer Description:
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week. Working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience