Job summary Registered AHP Degree Apprentice - Podiatry Apprentice -Band 4 Central London Community Healthcare Academy have partnered with the University of East London to deliver this exciting four-year apprenticeship program. Successful completion leads to Podiatry registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This post will be based in Merton in south west London Find out more about living, and working in South West London hereCLCH South West London division 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 To be considered for this post applicants will need to demonstrate a minimum of one year's experience within a clinical healthcare setting. To qualify for the AHP Apprenticeship Programme you must meet the following criteria: o Aged over 18 on the first day of the apprenticeship.o Work 37.5 hours per week, including any off-the-job training undertakeno Must have UK Maths and English Level 2 or GCSE Grade C/4 with original certificates.o Successfully completed study at Level 3 including Science equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS points, with original certificateso Not currently undertaking any other Apprenticeship or DfE FE/HE Programme at the same time as starting the apprenticeship.o Must have been an ordinary resident in the United Kingdom for three years prior to the start of the AHP Apprenticeshipo Eligible residency status - visa must cover the full duration of the AHP Apprenticeship Programme, with no renewal required during the apprenticeship. For further details contact:Sarah Smith, Clinical Apprenticeship Lead on Sarah.smith69nhs.net About us Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme T&C's apply (only available to Band 5 roles and above) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £25,147 to £27,596 a year Per Annum, HCAS dependent on Base Location Contract Fixed term Duration 4 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 824-SOUTH-7104467 Job locations Merton Civic Centre London SM4 5DX Job description Job responsibilities This is a shared arrangement between CLCH and UEL, with the academic part of the training provided by the University you will undertake modules as detailed below: Professional Practice and Mental Health Anatomy and Physiology Podiatric Practice, Pathology and Pharmacology Musculoskeletal (MSK) Assessment and Management Clinical Reasoning and Research Methods Key Areas of Practice for Podiatry Apprentices: Patients with problems related to endocrine and rheumatological function Patients with problems related to musculoskeletal function and sporting activities Patients with problems related to neurological function Patients with problems related to dermatological function Patients requiring nail surgery Patients located in a variety of healthcare and community settings The funding for the training element of this post comes from the Apprentice Levy. Job description Job responsibilities This is a shared arrangement between CLCH and UEL, with the academic part of the training provided by the University you will undertake modules as detailed below: Professional Practice and Mental Health Anatomy and Physiology Podiatric Practice, Pathology and Pharmacology Musculoskeletal (MSK) Assessment and Management Clinical Reasoning and Research Methods Key Areas of Practice for Podiatry Apprentices: Patients with problems related to endocrine and rheumatological function Patients with problems related to musculoskeletal function and sporting activities Patients with problems related to neurological function Patients with problems related to dermatological function Patients requiring nail surgery Patients located in a variety of healthcare and community settings The funding for the training element of this post comes from the Apprentice Levy. Person Specification Edudation/Qualification Essential UK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidencee (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 UK NARIC 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 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 working with electronic patient records such as systmone/RIO/EMIS Apprenticeship funding rules Essential Aged over 18 on first day or the apprenticeship. Work 37.5 hours a week, including any off-the-job training undertaken Not currently undertaking any other apprenticeship or DfE FE/HE programme at the same time as starting the apprenticeship. Have an eligible residency status (any visa must cover the full length of the program) Have the right to work and study in England and be one of the following: o A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or have the right to abode in the UK and have been resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of your apprenticeship. o A non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning. Must have been ordinary resident in the UK 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship. Skills and knowledge Essential 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 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 developmen Person Specification Edudation/Qualification Essential UK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidencee (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 UK NARIC 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 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 working with electronic patient records such as systmone/RIO/EMIS Apprenticeship funding rules Essential Aged over 18 on first day or the apprenticeship. Work 37.5 hours a week, including any off-the-job training undertaken Not currently undertaking any other apprenticeship or DfE FE/HE programme at the same time as starting the apprenticeship. Have an eligible residency status (any visa must cover the full length of the program) Have the right to work and study in England and be one of the following: o A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or have the right to abode in the UK and have been resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of your apprenticeship. o A non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning. Must have been ordinary resident in the UK 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship. Skills and knowledge Essential 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 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 developmen 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 Central London Community Health Trust Address Merton Civic Centre London SM4 5DX Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)