Podiatry apprentice

Job summary

This is a developmental role via the Podiatry (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship standard (RefST0493) over 4 years. You will work towards successful completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in podiatry and recognition by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Allied HealthProfessional AHP Podiatrist.

You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competenciesrelated to the role of a Podiatrist through your apprenticeship within the service as well as through completion of the Podiatry Apprenticeship training programme.

This includes working in clinic and community care settings, and delivery of direct person-centred care. Whilst undertaking this trainingyou will work within the service as a Podiatry Apprentice, where your role will reflect your Podiatry-Apprenticeship Programme combines and integrates academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. You can expectto spend 60% of your time learning on the job and 40% of your time learning off the job. As a Podiatry Apprentice you will be based as an employee within Central and Northwest London NHS Trust, working in a variety of clinical settings. This will enable you to gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts, which will enable you to fulfil all the requirements of the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme.

Main duties of the job

To provide foot care to patients within agreed competencies andtraining as delegated by the To carry out treatments using equipment for which adequate traininghas been To contribute to the clinical team by discussing own and other's inputaround patients and ensuring a co-ordinated care To be actively involved in the provision of Foot Health Educationadvice to patients, relatives and carerso Deliver foot health education training to other health professionals asdirected by the specialist To assist/undertake in minor surgery sessions within the scope ofinstructions laid down by the To assist and support clients before and during specialist treatmentfor example Nail Surgery, MSK and High-Risk Diabetic Foot To have the capability to be able to safely treat those patients whomay be immobile, wheelchair or bed bound often in a confined place.

About us

Working in London borough of Camden Podiatry team of approx 20 with a highly mixed skill set.

Clinics UCH tier 4, IPU Diabetic clinic with MDT, community podiatry, PNA surgery, ward rounds, home visits, MSK lab.

Trust values Compassion, Respect, Empowerment, Partnership .

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide foot care to patients within agreed competencies andtraining as delegated by the Podiatrist. To carry out treatments using equipment for which adequate traininghas been given. To contribute to the clinical team by discussing own and others inputaround patients and ensuring a co-ordinated care plan. To be actively involved in the provision of Foot Health Educationadvice to patients, relatives and carers Deliver foot health education training to other health professionals asdirected by the specialist podiatrist. To assist/undertake in minor surgery sessions within the scope ofinstructions laid down by the Podiatrist. To assist and support clients before and during specialist treatmentfor example Nail Surgery, MSK and High-Risk Diabetic Foot Clinic. To have the capability to be able to safely treat those patients whomay be immobile, wheelchair or bed bound often in a confined Headquarters, 350 Euston Road, Regents Place, London, NW1 3AXTelephone: 020 3214 To monitor the changing needs of the patient and where necessary,refer the patient back to the Podiatrist if their podiatric or medicalcondition needs to be reviewed. To understand the implications of medication and medical conditionson care and treatment planning and relate this to the patient, familyor carer as appropriate. Assess conditions and risk status of the feet of an individual withdiabetes and discussing the results of the examination with theindividual and/or carer and explain any specific problems(s), whichmay require further tests or treatment and implement these referrals. Recognise signs of infection in wounds and post operatively,understand the implications, advise accordingly and use appropriatedressings. To continually review patients progress and refer as necessary toother health care professionals and podiatry clinical specialist leadsto ensure appropriate care is providedAdministration To maintain accurate records of activity and contribute input intotrust information systems as directed To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and relatedwork carried out at each clinical session, including computeriseddata collection. To ensure that you adhere to the Trusts Policy on Confidentiality andthe Data Protection Act 1998 when using any electronic or manualinformation or record systems. To ensure that all annual, sick and study leave and other non-clinicaldata is recorded in line with the service requirements. To ensure that statistical clinical data is recorded onto theCommunity Information System in an accurate and timelymanner.Performance andQuality To be responsible for the assessment and diagnosis of new andexisting patients in line with departmental protocols usingjudgements involving complex facts requiring the comparison of arange of options. To provide appropriate and effective care plans based on analysisof information gained from assessments To prioritize clinical time to best manage clinical caseload, ensuringclinics are appropriately booked in order to maximise delivery ofappropriate and effective care, liaising closely with clinical andsupport staff to achieve this To deliver care based on selection of appropriate treatments andclinical aids available, monitoring and adapting accordingly To take part in trust and service audit activity as may relate to ownwork and caseloadTrust Headquarters, 350 Euston Road, Regents Place, London, NW1 3AXTelephone: 020 3214 Contribute to wider audit, surveys and trials within the trust asindicated by line manager or senior colleagues To contribute to and comment upon Departmental and Trust policeswhen requested or desirable To follow procedures and guidelines but have the discretion tomake own judgements with robust evidence for them To deliver care in a range of settings including, clinics, PatientsHomes, Care Homes and Residential Homes. To have the capabilityto move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair orbed-bound often in confined spaces To be flexible and provide cover for other members of the team atshort notice or during periods of absence To follow Departmental and Organisation policies, procedures andguidelines but have the discretion to make own justified diagnosisand decisions within professional guidelines as may be beneficial tothe patientFinancial andPhysical Resources Wherever possible, make best use of time and resources in order tomaximise the benefit to both the patient and organisation. In this waythe post holder will support the organisation in delivering value formoney. To be responsible for monitoring stock levels in own service area andrequest new equipment as appropriate. Be responsible for the care and maintenance of instruments andequipment as delegated.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSKnowledge, Trainingand Experience Linked to level 4 / 5/ 6 of academic learningSupervision To take part in student placement schemes offeringdemonstrational opportunities for both podiatry students andstudents from other disciplines as appropriate To take part in induction programmes for new staffTrust Headquarters, 350 Euston Road, Regents Place, London, NW1 3AXTelephone: 020 3214 Actively contribute own development and learning throughsupervision and reflection.Communication andRelationships To work effectively with other staff and members of the community( District Nurses, care staff, carers and relatives) in order toimplement patient care plans as determined by podiatrist. To ensuregood communications are maintained at all times to achieve thedesired outcomes. To liaise with clerical staff around appointments and communicationwith patients and professionals. To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships withother staff which are characterised by open communication, trust andrespect. To ensure effective communication of sensitive and confidentialinformation to patients, relatives and carers where there maybebarriers to understanding, which requires interpersonal andnegotiating skills. To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families andcolleagues ensuring that effective communication is achieved,particularly when barriers to understanding exist. To deal with patient expectations and needs sensitively andpersuasively. To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and relatedwork carried out at each clinical session, including computerised datacollection. To ensure that all information relating to clients and staff gainedthrough employment with the Trust is kept confidential. To comply with CNWL Trust policies and code of conductIT To maintain accurate records of activity and contribute input intotrust information systems in a timely manner as directed. Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

Grade A- C in GCSE English and Maths Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement (within last 5 years) such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level 120 UCAS points / 3 A Levels with one science background

Desirable

Qualifications Level 3 in care or equivalent Access to HE Diploma (QAA approved) with 60 credits overall and 45 credits at level 3 - All distinctions including Biology or Chemistry

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working within a health / care setting

Desirable

Candidate must be living in the country at least 3 years continuously

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Able to convey tasks and actions to colleagues and service users. Ability to assist patients to achieve safe working environments for treatments to be carried out. Ability to perform treatments in a variety of settings such as clinics, residential homes, patients own homes and nursing care sites. Fine motor dexterity which will become more advanced throughout the apprenticeship to enable use of fine instruments in podiatry treatment Sufficient keyboard skills for data input and letter writing and ability to use MS office or similar internet and email Ability to use patient information systems to input data and clinical treatment Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate work under own initiative, be flexible and prioritise competing demands for attention to provide best care available to patients in case which may involve changing plans where necessary. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, confident and articulate

Other

Essential

Ability to develop & maintain positive working relationships with professionals and non-professional colleagues & clients Ability to hear distressing news from patients when discussing treatment plans and during consultations when patients share their life experiences Ability to empathise and sympathise with a diverse range of people remaining professional at all times. Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Ability to develop skills needed to provide direct care patient, with frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions. (ulcer debridement, tissue breakdown and body fluids, dusts and adhesives)

Desirable

Understanding of 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

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