Job summary

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (LCHT) Podiatry Service have an exciting opportunity for a Podiatry Apprentice to join our innovative and supportive Podiatry team based in Leeds. The Podiatry Apprenticeship programme is a fully funded route towards qualification as a HCPC registered Podiatrist over a fixed-term 3-year period. Successful candidates will have a programme which includes 60% work-based learning within LCHT and the remaining 40% of the week spent at the Huddersfield University learning the theoretical and practical development of skills.

Podiatrists are registered healthcare professionals specialising in the lower limb (feet, ankles, legs), providing high quality clinical care to people of all ages. As a specialist service we have a variety of teams and roles that provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice on a range of problems affecting the lower limb.

*Additional contact for questions :

Podiatry Operational Head of Service, Gail Fort (gail.fort@nhs.net Tel 07985259065)

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated person with a commitment to personal development to deliver foot care to patients in a variety of community settings.

The post holder will be providing direct and indirect patient care independently with support available from a supervisor. In doing so, they will support the assessment and implementation of care packages delegated to them by the appropriate staff member, ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge.

The post holder will work within a range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent. You will be supported by the Trust and the University of Huddersfield to complete your Podiatry Apprenticeship.

Excellent communications and organisational skills are essential. Previous experience working with older people or other vulnerable groups would be an advantage. You should have the ability to use initiative and work in a team.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk