Job overview
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Additional requirements
Essential
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to undertake strenuous duties
- Demonstrate a skill in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Ability to work independently or as part of the team
- Ability to cope with a busy and varied workload
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Desirable
- Previous experience in foot and healthcare
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- English and maths grade C/4 equivalent
- Full level 3 qualification or A level equivalent
- A good level of IT skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of NHS systems
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the trust values and behaviours
- Ability to listen and show empathy
- Detail orientated
Desirable
- Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and development needs
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This advert is for Podiatry Assistant Apprentice with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is 24 months (Fixed Term, eligible to apply for B4 podiatry assistant on completion). The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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