Apprentice Podiatrist

The Podiatry department are excited to be able to offer an apprenticeship opportunity within our service. We offer podiatry care for a range of conditions including, vascular, diabetic, wound, and biomechanical issues and see clients of any age.

The team support people both in clinics as well as in their own home, so a car driver is essential.

You will receive support for mandatory training and induction from the ESNEFT training team, as well as local induction and on the job training throughout the course of your apprenticeship from our team of experienced podiatrists, as well as the opportunity to arrange to see other local NHS podiatry services.

Your academic teaching will provided by Plymouth university and you can find out more details about their course hereMSc Podiatry Degree Apprenticeship (Pre-registration) - University of Plymouth You will also be able to access peer support from our current Apprentice Podiatrist. We work closely with our colleagues in nursing, diabetic services, physiotherapy and orthotics to name but a few, so there is great opportunity for MDT working and learning.

One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

For full details of theresponsibilitiesand dutiesof this role please see the attached job description.