Podiatry Apprentice

Job overview

We are recruiting suitably qualified, enthusiastic individuals to undertake a podiatry degree through an apprenticeship scheme running in collaboration with either the University of East London or Northampton University starting in September 2026.

The Apprenticeship is  three  years in duration and on completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatry  you will  progress into a HCPC registered podiatry role and remain at the trust as a qualified Podiatrist

To qualify for the apprentice program the successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Be over 18 years old
• Resident in the UK for the last 3 years ( and if applicable a visa that covers the entirety of the course duration)
• Should have GCSE's level 2/Grade C in Maths and English
• Successfully completed study at Level 3 including a science
• be clear why you want to study to become a Podiatrist
• Meet the University academic criteria

We currently have 3 Podiatry Apprentices and have  one apprentice who has now qualified and worked for us as a Podiatrist.

We have a dedicated Clinical Educator to support you through the apprenticeship.

For more information about Podiatry as a career see:

What is a podiatrist (rcpod.org.uk)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxGLx6qwZOs

A car driving license and use of a car are essential to fully benefit from all training opportunities.

HCT pay your travel expenses for travel to university and placements as well as while at work within HCT

Interview date: 3rd July 2026

Main duties of the job

Podiatrists are registered healthcare professionals specialising in the lower limb (feet, ankles, legs) providing high quality hands on clinical care. Podiatrists work with people of all ages and provide advice, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the foot and lower limb.

The Podiatry Apprenticeship combines full time employment, work-based learning and academic study at Foundation Degree Level (Level 5). Apprentices will work in a supported learning environment with our friendly supportive team to develop their clinical competencies and knowledge related to the role of a Podiatrist. You will  be patient facing from the start- so that you can apply and develop your new knowledge and skills with increasing confidence.

Your clinical days at the Trust will be diverse.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work within  Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust  Podiatry  Service to provide clinical care to patients within South and West  Hertfordshire.

To gain knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment plans for a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.

To manage your own clinical caseload, providing treatment for patients referred by a podiatrist.

To implement individualised treatment programs for patients

To provide appropriate education to patients and carers to assist with the delivery of their treatment program and to empower the patient to participate in their self-care.

To gain experience during the period of the apprenticeship in a wide variety of clinical areas. Although Herts Valleys Integrated Diabetes Service only provides treatment for people with Diabetes we will ensure you gain the experience needed in all areas of Podiatry.

To provide appropriate administrative duties including completion of the clinical record, clinical monitoring and ordering of stock and supplies, and to ensure patients views are recorded via comment cards and patient surveys.

To provide basic footcare to a delegated caseload including the use of a scalpel after appropriate training and supervision.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.