Apprentice Podiatrist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£34,186 - £37,389
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE1 7EH
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

To attend University and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme. To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme. To ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements. To complete and pass the End Point Assessment To organise and manage a clinical caseload, mapped against evolving capability, which will include gaining knowledge and experience of providing Podiatry care for patients with a variety of conditions (including diabetes, musculoskeletal, rheumatological and vascular conditions). To gain knowledge and skills (analytical and reasoning) to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs encompassing both acute & long-term conditions To empower the patient and others to participate in thepatients self-care and aim to enhance person-centred care. To attend University and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme. To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme. To ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements. To complete and pass the End Point Assessment To organise and manage a clinical caseload, mapped against evolving capability, which will include gaining knowledge and experience of providing Podiatry care for patients with a variety of conditions (including diabeTtes, musculoskeletal, rheumatological and vascular conditions). To gain knowledge and skills (analytical and e patients self-care and aim to enhance person-centred care. To gain experience during the period of the apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas for example diabetic outpatients, vascular, community outpatients, rheumatology and musculoskeletal, and domiciliary / home visits. To provide care to patients within agreed competencies and training as delegated by the Podiatrist within set clinical protocols. To be responsible for the assessment and diagnosis of new and existing patients in line with departmental protocols using judgements involving complex facts requiring the comparison of a range of options. To use clinical reasoning and knowledge of evidence based practice to formulate an appropriate care plan either for individual patients or within a group setting such as diabetic foot care plans. To carry out treatments to patients using equipment for which adequate training has been given. To deliver care based on selection of appropriate treatments and clinical aids available, monitoring and adapting accordingly To follow Departmental and Organisation policies, procedures and guidelines but have the discretion to make own justified diagnosis and decisions within professional guidelines as may be beneficial to the patient To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively. To monitor the changing needs of the patient and where necessary, refer the patient back to the Podiatrist if their Podiatric or medical condition needs to be reviewed. Assessing the condition and risk status and discussing the results of the examination with the individual and/or carer and explain any specific 4 problems(s), which may require further tests or treatment and implement these referrals. To be actively involved in the provision of health education and management advice to patients, relatives and carers based on what matters to the service users To contribute to the clinical team by discussing own and others input around patients and ensuring a co-ordinated care plan. To assist in joint visit sessions within the scope of instructions laid down by the Podiatrist. To understand the implications of medication and medical conditions on care and treatment planning and relate this to the patient, family or carer as appropriate. To promote the value of Podiatry to patients, carers and fellow health professionals, seeking support from senior colleagues as appropriate. To carry out risk assessments (including manual handling) and ensure actions are taken for safe intervention as appropriate, complying at all times with requirements of health and safety regulations 4.3 Administration and IT To maintain accurate records of activity using POMR system and contribute input into trust information systems as directed & in a timely manner. To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including computerised data collection. 4.4 Performance and Quality To take part in trust and service audit / service development activity as may relate to own work and caseload. Contribute to wider audit, surveys and trials within the trust as indicated by line manager or senior colleagues To contribute to and comment upon Departmental and Trust polices when requested or desirable To follow procedures and guidelines but have the discretion to make own judgements with robust evidence for them Planning and organization 4.5 5 To prioritise clinical and non-clinical activity (e.g. meetings and training) to best manage clinical caseload, ensuring clinics are appropriately booked in order to maximize delivery of appropriate and effective care, liaising closely with clinical and support staff to achieve this To plan own workload around such activities as domiciliary visits To be flexible and provide cover for other members of the team at short notice or during periods of absence To assist the podiatrist in the planning of activities and programmes. To ensure smooth organization of patient group work

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