Job summary Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry Service has an exciting opportunity for a podiatry apprentice to join our growing workforce. The successful apprentice will join our existing apprentices within our progressive and supportive podiatry team. Podiatrists are registered healthcare professionals specialising in the lower limb (feet, ankles, legs), providing high quality clinical care to people of all ages. A Podiatrists job is to work to protect people's feet, providing preventative advice, care, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the lower limb. The degree apprenticeship is a three-year programme of work-based learning that is directly related to the apprenticeship standard. In addition, the apprenticeship has a mandatory 20% off-the-job learning. The University-based Honours degree study is also linked to the Apprenticeship Standard. You will need to meet the eligibility and enrolment criteria - please visit Plymouth University website for full details on the course and the entry requirements - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-podiatry Main duties of the job To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard to progress through the programme. To ensure timely achievement of assignments and assessments in accordance with the academic programme requirements. To gain experience during the period of the apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas, working under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner. To gain knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management. To provide appropriate education to patients with diverse foot pathology, utilising analytical and reasoning skills in this process to empower the patient and others to participate in the patient's self-care. To gain experience during the period of the apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas including diabetes, rheumatology, biomechanics, tissue viability, nail surgery and wound management. Due to the need to travel to different locations, it is essential that the post holder has a full UK drivers licence drive with access to their own vehicle and appropriate insurance. The service operates (Monday to Friday) between 8.30am & 5.00pm. Although the role is primarily at a Podiatry hub location such as Bridgwater, Taunton, Yeovil and Glastonbury, there are spoke clinics that will require support from time to time. About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Apprenticeship Duration 3 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-YE-2105 Job locations Trustwide The Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 4DY Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. Please note - you will need to meet the University eligibility and enrolment criteria and provide certification. https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-podiatry Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. Please note - you will need to meet the University eligibility and enrolment criteria and provide certification. https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-podiatry Person Specification Qualifications Essential Five GCSEs to include Maths, English and Science (minimum grade C/4 or equivalent). Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English will be considered. Evidence of level 3 qualifications (A / T level or equivalent). Experience Essential Previous experience of working within a health / care setting. Additional Criteria Essential A UK resident or have the right to remain that has been held for the past 3 years Valid UK driving licence with the ability and willingness to travel across trust sites Person Specification Qualifications Essential Five GCSEs to include Maths, English and Science (minimum grade C/4 or equivalent). Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English will be considered. Evidence of level 3 qualifications (A / T level or equivalent). Experience Essential Previous experience of working within a health / care setting. Additional Criteria Essential A UK resident or have the right to remain that has been held for the past 3 years Valid UK driving licence with the ability and willingness to travel across trust sites 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide The Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 4DY Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)