Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (LCHT) Podiatry Service have an exciting opportunity for a Podiatry Apprentice to join our innovative and supportive Podiatry team.The Podiatry Apprenticeship programme is a fully funded route towards qualification as a HCPC registered Podiatrist over a fixed-term 3-year period.The programme includes 40% work-based learning within LCHT and the remaining 60% of the week spent at Huddersfield University learning the theoretical and practical development of skills.Podiatrists are registered healthcare professionals specialising in the lower limb providing high quality clinical care to people of all ages.As a specialist service we have a variety of teams and roles that provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice on a range of problems affecting the lower limb.Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants are reached.Applications will only be considered for this post if the essential qualification criteria are met.Leeds community Healthcare Podiatry service provide a community-based service for the assessment and treatment of lower limb pathologies.We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated person with a commitment to personal development to deliver foot care to patients in a variety of settings.The post holder will be providing care independently with support available from a supervisor. They will support the assessment and implementation of care packages delegated to them, ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence.The post holder will work within a range of processes and pathways in which they have received training to be competent and will be supported by the Trust and the University of Huddersfield to complete the Podiatry Apprenticeship.Excellent communication and organisational skills and having the ability to use their own initiative and work in a team are essential.Previous experience working with older people or other vulnerable groups would be an advantage.If you have any questions about the job, please contactsusan.holley@nhs.netWorking for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
