Apprentice Podiatry Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Torquay seeks an Apprentice Podiatry Assistant Practitioner to support podiatric care and education. The role involves assisting with treatment plans, patient education, and administrative support, while pursuing a Foundation Degree. Candidates should hold an NVQ level 3 and have GCSE in Maths and English. The position offers a fixed-term contract aimed at fostering development in the podiatry field.

Benefits

Dedicated apprenticeship team

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ level 3.
• Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Experience in health care provision required.

Responsibilities

• Assist team in assessment and treatment.
• Provide clinical and clerical support.
• Deliver treatment under podiatrist guidance.

Skills

Patient care education

Foot health treatment

Clinical support

Time management

Education

NVQ level 3

Maths and English grade C or above GCSE

Job description

Apprentice Podiatry Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 09 December 2025

Podiatry is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the human foot. In Torbay and South Devon the following podiatry services are available:

• Foot health education for patients and carers
• Courses of treatment for painful foot problems
• Episodes of care and review of people with at‑risk feet
• Treatment of developmental foot abnormalities
• Toe nail surgery
• Wound care

As an Apprentice Podiatry Assistant Practitioner you will assist the team in the provision of assessment, treatment and interventions for our caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and will work across a range of clinics across Torbay and South Devon.

Should you be successful in the recruitment and selection process, you will initially commence employment on a Fixed Term 24 month contract at NHS AfC Band 3 with the view to progress to a permanent Band 4 member of our workforce, subject to evidence of successful competencies and qualification(s).

Main duties of the job

• Provide nail and skin care and education of patients as indicated in treatment plans formulated by a podiatrist
• Provide clinical and clerical support and administration
• Practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person‑centred patient care in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and regulatory body’s guidelines
• Deliver treatment/care including scalpel work within podiatry as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a podiatrist
• Undertake diabetic foot screening, vascular and neurological foot checks including ABPI and TBPI
• Fit insoles, deliver shockwave therapy and undertake foot posture index test
• Apply dressings as directed by the podiatrist
• Undertake swabs as directed by the podiatrist

About us

Why Work With Us

Our podiatry department consists of 10 administration staff alongside 45 clinical team members; comprising of our Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist Podiatrists, Podiatrists, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Support staff.

We aim to innovatively deliver first‑class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon and strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients, whilst also actively promoting development opportunities for our staff.

So, Why work with us?

We believe in investing in you and encouraging personal development. Choosing to take an Apprenticeship with us means you will have a dedicated apprenticeship and education team committed to ensuring you are fully supported in your career development journey with us.

Job responsibilities

• Undertake a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
• Provide management, treatment and foot health education for people with foot care problems in a clinical and domiciliary setting following assessment by a podiatrist
• Work independently, providing support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3
• Maths and English grade C or above GCSE or Functional Skills at level 2

Knowledge

• Experience in health care provision
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Knowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines (3)
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Previous orthotic experience
• Good understanding of health and safety measures
• Relevant experience in treating the foot, ankle and lower limb debridement of corns, callus, neurological and vascular foot assessment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust