Podiatry Apprentice

Integrated Care System; St Albans; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St Albans is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a Podiatry Apprenticeship that combines full-time work and study. You will provide clinical care and gain skills in patient assessment and treatment planning. Candidates must be at least 18, have GCSEs in Maths and English, and complete Level 3 study. This apprenticeship prepares you for a HCPC registered Podiatrist role. Benefits include a supportive work environment and dedicated mentorship.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Mentorship from Clinical Educator

Qualifications

• Be over 18 years old.
• Resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Successfully completed study at Level 3 including a science.
• Meet the University academic criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients within South and West Hertfordshire.
• Assess, diagnose, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Manage your own clinical caseload.
• Educate patients and carers about their treatment.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Able to work alone

Self-Motivated

Team player

Education

GCSE level 2 in Maths and English

Higher education access diploma or 120 UCAS points

Job description

We are recruiting suitably qualified, enthusiastic individuals to undertake a podiatry degree through an apprenticeship scheme running in collaboration with either the University of East London or Northampton University starting in September 2025.

The successful candidates will work within South and West Hertfordshire

The Apprenticeship is three or four years in duration, depending on the University and on completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatry will allow you to progress into a HCPC registered podiatry role and remain at the trust as a qualified Podiatrist

To qualify for the apprentice program the successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Be over 18 years old
• Resident in the UK for the last 3 years ( and if applicable a visa that covers the entirety of the course duration)
• Should have GCSE's level 2/Grade C in Maths and English
• Successfully completed study at Level 3 including a science
• be clear why you want to study to become a Podiatrist
• Meet the University academic criteria

We currently have 2 Podiatry Apprentices and have one apprentice who has now qualified and working for us as a Podiatrist.

We have a dedicated Clinical Educator to support you through the apprenticeship.

For more information about Podiatry as a career see:

What is a podiatrist (rcpod.org.uk)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxGLx6qwZOs

A car driving licence and use of a car are essential to fully benefit from all training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Podiatrists are registered healthcare professionals specialising in the lower limb (feet, ankles, legs) providing high quality hands on clinical care. Podiatrists work with people of all ages and provide advice, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the foot and lower limb.

The Podiatry Apprenticeship combines full time employment, work-based learning and academic study at Foundation Degree Level (Level 5). Apprentices will work in a supported learning environment with our friendly supportive team to develop their clinical competencies and knowledge related to the role of a Podiatrist. You will be patient facing from the start- so that you can apply and develop your new knowledge and skills with increasing confidence.

Your clinical days at the Trust will be diverse.

About us

• A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
• You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
• We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
• Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
• We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
• We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
• You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

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Job responsibilities

To work within Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Podiatry Service to provide clinical care to patients within South and West Hertfordshire.

To gain knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment plans for a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.

To manage your own clinical caseload, providing treatment for patients referred by a podiatrist.

To implement individualised treatment programs for patients

To provide appropriate education to patients and carers to assist with the delivery of their treatment program and to empower the patient to participate in their self-care.

To gain experience during the period of the apprenticeship in a wide variety of clinical areas. Although Herts Valleys Integrated Diabetes Service only provides treatment for people with Diabetes we will ensure you gain the experience needed in all areas of Podiatry.

To provide appropriate administrative duties including completion of the clinical record, clinical monitoring and ordering of stock and supplies, and to ensure patients views are recorded via comment cards and patient surveys.

To provide basic footcare to a delegated caseload including the use of a scalpel after appropriate training and supervision.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Person Specification

• Good organisational skills
• Able to work alone
• Self- Motivated
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people
• Team player
• GCSE or equivalent maths and English
• Higher education access diploma or 120 UCAS points or equivalent
• Experience of caring for people
• Understanding of the scope of practice of a podiatrist and a podiatry assistant
• Knowledge of barriers to understanding& ability to explain complex information
• Ability to plan, organise and coordinate work under own initiative , be flexible and prioritsie competing demands for attention to provide best care available to patient
• Ability to study at degree level
• Knowledge of podiatry and scope of practice

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.

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum pro rata