• Job Description

  Req#: C9222-25-0508?language=en&page=372&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity to train as a Podiatrist in the NHS!

  Hounslow Community Healthcare has partnered with the University of East London (UEL) to deliver this exciting four-year apprenticeship programme.

  This post will be based in the community within the London Borough of Hounslow.

  This Podiatry Apprenticeship is designed to give talented people an opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst completing on-the-job training with our highly skilled clinicians. This is a developmental role over four years where you will work towards successful completion of a BSc Degree in Podiatry and be able to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

  Main duties of the job

  As a Podiatry Apprentice, your primary duties involve academic study towards a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry and practical application within Hounslow Community Healthcare (West London NHS Trust). You will progressively learn to assess, diagnose, and manage a diverse caseload of patients with foot and lower limb conditions, adhering to clinical protocols and developing individualised care plans. This includes providing treatments, delivering patient education, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to audit and service improvement initiatives, all under the guidance of experienced podiatrists and mentors.To be considered for this post applicants will need to demonstrate a minimum of one year's experience within a clinical healthcare setting.

  About us

  West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

  Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

  The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

  The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

  Details

  Date posted

  26 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  222-HOU-010

  Job locations

  Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

  Hounslow

  TW3 3EL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

  The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

  The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • UK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidence (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C/4 and above or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UKNARIC statement of comparability and English must have been studied as a first language)
  • Level 3 or above qualification equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS points including a science or healthcare subject. This can include A level, Access to Higher Education diploma, BTEC / NVQ Diploma or Extended / National Diploma with certificates
  • Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level

  Desirable

  • Qualified driver with a full clean driving licence
  • Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training course

  Experience

  Essential

  • Awareness of health and care settings
  • Previous experience of working within a health and/or care setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne patient record system

  Skills and Knowledge

  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 and perform treatments in 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 clinical and data input and letter writing and ability to use MS office or similar internet and email
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, confident and articulate
  • Ability to plan, organise and coordinate 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
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients, families and colleagues
  • Ability to hear distressing news form patients when discussing treatment plans and during consultations when patients share life experiences
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Provide direct clinical care with frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions (ulcer debridement, tissue breakdown and body fluids, dust and adhesives)
  • Understanding scope of role of Podiatrist and Podiatry Assistant in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

  Desirable

  • Presentation and training skills
  • Depending on geography - ability to drive, access own transport, current driving licence, transporting equipment needed for patient care and education sessions in and out of a car

  Key Attributes

  Essential

  • oPhysically fit to meet requirements of post . oTreat people with dignity, respecting individual's diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences . oShow respect and empathy for patients, family and colleagues, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice . oBe adaptable, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience, self awareness and ability to reflect and evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate

  Desirable

  • Demonstrate commitment to Trust values

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • UK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidence (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C/4 and above or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UKNARIC statement of comparability and English must have been studied as a first language)
  • Level 3 or above qualification equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS points including a science or healthcare subject. This can include A level, Access to Higher Education diploma, BTEC / NVQ Diploma or Extended / National Diploma with certificates
  • Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level

  Desirable

  • Qualified driver with a full clean driving licence
  • Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training course

  Experience

  Essential

  • Awareness of health and care settings
  • Previous experience of working within a health and/or care setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne patient record system

  Skills and Knowledge

  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 and perform treatments in 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 clinical and data input and letter writing and ability to use MS office or similar internet and email
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, confident and articulate
  • Ability to plan, organise and coordinate 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
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients, families and colleagues
  • Ability to hear distressing news form patients when discussing treatment plans and during consultations when patients share life experiences
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Provide direct clinical care with frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions (ulcer debridement, tissue breakdown and body fluids, dust and adhesives)
  • Understanding scope of role of Podiatrist and Podiatry Assistant in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

  Desirable

  • Presentation and training skills
  • Depending on geography - ability to drive, access own transport, current driving licence, transporting equipment needed for patient care and education sessions in and out of a car

  Key Attributes

  Essential

  • oPhysically fit to meet requirements of post . oTreat people with dignity, respecting individual's diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences . oShow respect and empathy for patients, family and colleagues, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice . oBe adaptable, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience, self awareness and ability to reflect and evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate

  Desirable

  • Demonstrate commitment to Trust values

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  West London NHS Trust

  Address

  Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

  Hounslow

  TW3 3EL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  West London NHS Trust

  Address

  Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

  Hounslow

  TW3 3EL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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