• Job Description

  Req#: C9262-25-0727?language=en&page=98&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Podiatry Apprentice - Annex 21 of Band 5, salary will increase in line with this

  Have you ever thought of becoming an expert in foot and lower limb conditions?

  Why not undertake a 3-year Royal College of Podiatry accredited Podiatry Apprenticeship, with Plymouth University and North Cumbria NHS trust. Combining vocational work-based learning with study for a university degree. Apprenticeships offer a higher education qualification, a salary and invaluable practical experience and employment skills.

  The apprenticeship will have 1-day per week (a working day) as academic study through Plymouth University virtual platform. The apprentice will also undertake 1000 hours of clinical practice placements in a variety of settings within North Cumbria.

  The work based learning will involve assisting the podiatry team in the delivery of the podiatry service throughout North Cumbria and support the development of the service provided to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).

  Main duties of the job

  • With supervision, support and appropriate training provide podiatry interventions to patients under the care of the podiatry department.
  • To undertake evidence based assessment, treatment and discharge of appropriate patients as delegated by registered podiatrist.
  • Monitor podiatric care plans and actions to ensure that appropriate foot health education is provided.
  • To communicate podiatry information to individuals, carers and staff where there may be barriers to communication and understanding.
  • Possess the required knowledge and communication skills to encourage and assist patients to follow the recommended podiatry care plan e.g. motivation, persuasion and negotiating skills.

  The job description may change subject to job matching.

  About us

  At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

  Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

  As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

  Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year Annex 21 of Band 5, salary will increase in line with this

  Contract

  Apprenticeship

  Duration

  3 years

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  262-A-25-7208420

  Job locations

  Workington Hospital

  Park lane

  Workington

  CA14 2RW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

  Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

  If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

  Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

  The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.

  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

  Important Information

  Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

  For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

  Disclosure and Barring Service:

  On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

  The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

  If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

  Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

  Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

  The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

  Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

  Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

  As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

  A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

  27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

  Flexible working Scheme

  Excellent opportunities for development

  Competitive NHS Pension scheme

  Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

  EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

  These schemes are subject to availability

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

  Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

  If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

  Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

  The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.

  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

  Important Information

  Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

  For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

  Disclosure and Barring Service:

  On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

  The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

  If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

  Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

  Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

  The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

  Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

  Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

  As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

  A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

  27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

  Flexible working Scheme

  Excellent opportunities for development

  Competitive NHS Pension scheme

  Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

  EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

  These schemes are subject to availability

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE minimum grade C/4 (or accepted equivalent) in mathematics and English
  • GCSE minimum grade C/4 in a science subject
  • Evidence of a Level 3 qualifications

  Desirable

  • Care Certificate
  • Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Demonstrate an interest in foot health and podiatry
  • Understand the principles of foot health education
  • Demonstrate an interest in foot health and podiatry

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of diabetic foot screening to identify people at risk of foot ulceration and amputation

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
  • Experience of working as part of a team and in a caring environment

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in health or social care settings

  Skills and Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer skills
  • Time management skills
  • Team working skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes

  Desirable

  • Presentation skills

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • Commitment to undertake the training required to complete the apprenticeship
  • Be able to travel independently across North Cumbria as required as part of the apprenticeship
  • Be able to attend placements as required as part of the apprenticeship
  • Have a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and occupational health check

  Personal Circumstances

  Essential

  • Self- motivated

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE minimum grade C/4 (or accepted equivalent) in mathematics and English
  • GCSE minimum grade C/4 in a science subject
  • Evidence of a Level 3 qualifications

  Desirable

  • Care Certificate
  • Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Demonstrate an interest in foot health and podiatry
  • Understand the principles of foot health education
  • Demonstrate an interest in foot health and podiatry

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of diabetic foot screening to identify people at risk of foot ulceration and amputation

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
  • Experience of working as part of a team and in a caring environment

  Desirable

  • Experience of working in health or social care settings

  Skills and Aptitudes

  Essential

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer skills
  • Time management skills
  • Team working skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Demonstrate the appropriate values and attitudes

  Desirable

  • Presentation skills

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • Commitment to undertake the training required to complete the apprenticeship
  • Be able to travel independently across North Cumbria as required as part of the apprenticeship
  • Be able to attend placements as required as part of the apprenticeship
  • Have a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and occupational health check

  Personal Circumstances

  Essential

  • Self- motivated

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Workington Hospital

  Park lane

  Workington

  CA14 2RW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Workington Hospital

  Park lane

  Workington

  CA14 2RW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ncic.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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