Podiatry Apprentice

Job summary

This is a permanent position to work towards a degree in Podiatry along an apprenticeship route full or part time. We are working to a tight deadline to enable a start date for the Huddersfield University academic year of Sept 2026. The post is currently offering this apprentice/training route to complete a degree in podiatry. Start Your Career in Podiatry We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Podiatry Apprentice to join our specialist podiatry team within a hospital setting. This is an excellent opportunity towards a podiatry career and recognised qualification.

Main duties of the job

This is a permanent position to work towards a degree in Podiatry along an apprenticeship route full or part time. We are working to a tight deadline to enable a start date for the Huddersfield University academic year of Sept 2026. The post is currently offering this apprentice/training route to complete a degree in podiatry. Start Your Career in Podiatry We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Podiatry Apprentice to join our specialist podiatry team within a hospital setting. This is an excellent opportunity towards a podiatry career and recognised qualification.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 24 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 3 years
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 001688
• Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

This is a permanent position to work towards a degree in Podiatry along an apprenticeship route full or part time.

We are working to a tight deadline to enable a start date for the Huddersfield University academic year of Sept 2026.

The post is currently offering this apprentice/training route to complete a degree in podiatry.

Start Your Career in Podiatry

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Podiatry Apprentice to join our specialist podiatry team within a hospital setting. This is an excellent opportunity towards a podiatry career and recognised qualification.

Why you should join our Team

As a Podiatry Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced podiatrists and Huddersfield University Podiatry Department, learning the skills needed to provide high-quality foot and lower limb care in professional clinical environments.

What You'll Do

• Assist podiatrists during patient appointments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and clinical equipment.
• Welcome patients and support them throughout their visit.
• Maintain accurate patient records and appointments.
• Follow infection prevention and health and safety procedures.
• Understand and maintain clinical standards.
• Develop your clinical knowledge through structured training and study
• Be integral in a podiatry team to develop, maintain standards, comply with governance and provide professional work ethics

What We Are Offering

• A recognised apprenticeship qualification.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• A friendly and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within podiatry.
• Paid annual leave and workplace pension (where eligible).

What you will bring to the role

What We're Looking For

• A genuine interest in healthcare and helping people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, professional, and reliable approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness for continuous learning and complete an apprenticeship programme.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Relevant Level 3 or above qualifications (for example, A Levels, BTEC or Degree certificates)

There is a deadline for certain aspects of this application which are

17/8/26 deadline for Copies of Maths and English Level 2 education certificates (for example, GCSE, Key/Functional Skills) – we cannot accept a statement of results unless this is named a certified statement of results.

• Copies of any other relevant Level 3 or above qualifications (for example, A Levels, BTEC or Degree certificates).
• A full DBS certificate (Child and Adult Barred list)

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.