An exciting opportunity has arisen for a BSc Degree Podiatry apprentice to join the team. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual. The apprentice will be required to provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
The person will combine working with a range of clinics, hospitals, health centres, and homes across Torbay and South Devon and undertaking academic study with the University of Plymouth. Ability to travel around the district as a car owner/driver is essential to be able to undertake home visits.
The post holder will have clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including community clinics, domiciliary work, care homes, and contribute to the development of the podiatry team.
Key Responsibilities:
* To be committed to and undertake the BSc podiatry degree.
* Be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon area, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.
* To provide high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
* To undertake treatments as part of our fee paying service team.
Why Work With Us
The podiatry department consists of 53 team members comprising of Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners, and clinical support staff. We also have 10 admin staff.
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard Collings Job title: Head of Podiatry and Orthotics Email address: richard.collings@nhs.net Telephone number: 07908051176
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