We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Dorset HealthCare Podiatry Service in a developmental role. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and desire to begin or further develop their career in podiatry within Dorset.
You must be able to demonstrate compassion, commitment, and respect in line with NHS values and behaviours, alongside the flexibility to work across more than one employer. This is a developmental role delivered through the Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard.
The successful candidate will be based across two sites in Dorchester, working in both hospital and community podiatry settings, gaining valuable experience across the full patient pathway and a range of clinical environments.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within a supportive team, contributing to high-quality patient care across Dorset HealthCare services.
The post-holder will be a trainee and will complete a Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare.
This role will involve travel across Dorset.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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.
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.
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
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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