Podiatry Apprentice

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Thomas Dickie, Head of Podiatry, Leeds teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Interview Date: on or after the 5th August

Job Summary

This is a permanent position to work towards a degree in Podiatry along an apprenticeship route full time, 3 years, or part time 4 years.

We are working to a tight deadline to enable a start date for the Huddersfield University academic year of Sept 2026.

The post is currently offering this apprentice/training route to complete a degree in podiatry.

Start Your Career in Podiatry

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Podiatry Apprentice to join our specialist podiatry team within a hospital setting. This is an excellent opportunity towards a podiatry career and recognised qualification.

Please note Job Description is in draft format and new job description submitted to Agenda for Change Panel

Why you should join our Team

As a Podiatry Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced podiatrists and Huddersfield University Podiatry Department, learning the skills needed to provide high-quality foot and lower limb care in professional clinical environments.

What You'll Do

• Assist podiatrists during patient appointments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and clinical equipment.
• Welcome patients and support them throughout their visit.
• Maintain accurate patient records and appointments.
• Follow infection prevention and health and safety procedures.
• Understand and maintain clinical standards.
• Develop your clinical knowledge through structured training and study
• Be integral in a podiatry team to develop, maintain standards, comply with governance and provide professional work ethics

What We Are Offering

• A recognised apprenticeship qualification.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• A friendly and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within podiatry.
• Paid annual leave and workplace pension (where eligible).

What you will bring to the role

What We're Looking For

• A genuine interest in healthcare and helping people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, professional, and reliable approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness for continuous learning and complete an apprenticeship programme.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Relevant Level 3 or above qualifications (for example, A Levels, BTEC or Degree certificates)

There is a deadline for certain aspects of this application which are

17/8/26 deadline for Copies of Maths and English Level 2 education certificates (for example, GCSE, Key/Functional Skills) we cannot accept a statement of results unless this is named a certified statement of results.

• Copies of any other relevant Level 3 or above qualifications (for example, A Levels, BTEC or Degree certificates).
• A full DBS certificate (Child and Adult Barred list)

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are.

Responsible

Open and Honest

One Team

Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities

People

Improvement and Innovation

Partnerships

Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.