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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides integrated community and mental health, learning disability and social care services of the highest standard due to our continued commitment to quality and service improvement. We aim to support people of all ages to achieve the very best they can for their health and well being. To ensure that we achieve this goal we look to recruit candidates of a high calibre that share our passion for delivering excellent service user care, research and education.

Contact

Address: Elizabeth House; Fulbourn Hospital; Fulbourn; Cambridge; Cambridgeshire; CB21 5EF
Contact Number: 0800 953 7016

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Ref: 310-OPAC-7259480 Vacancy ID: 7259480

Podiatrist Apprentice

Accepting applications until: 04-Sep-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 04-Sep-2025 23:59

Location

Gwefan: Chesterton Medical Centre,
Cyfeiriad: Union Lane,
Tref: Cambridge,
Cod post: CB4 1PX
Major / Minor Region: Cambridgeshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Apprenticeship: 3 years (3-year fixed term contract to employ an apprentice through the duration of their course. On completion of the course the applicant will be a registered Podiatrist and then able to able for a substantive Podiatrist position.)
Oriau: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30. 3 days per week at University of Northampton)

Salary

Cyflog: £27,485 - £30,162 Per annum pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: Podiatry

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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

Programme content

The programme is an exciting opportunity for individuals aspiring to train as podiatrists, combining academic learning with practical training equipping apprentices with the knowledge and skills needed to assess, diagnose, and manage conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs. Apprentices will have the opportunity to develop expertise in areas such as biomechanics, wound care, dermatology, nail surgery and musculoskeletal disorders. This work-based route provides a direct pathway to becoming a fully qualified podiatrist.

This programme is made up of 15 modules distributed over Levels 4, 5 and 6. Modules have an allocation of credit points, which are aggregated at each level. On completion of the programme apprentices will have attained:

120 credit points at Level 4
120 credit points at Level 5
120 credit points at Level 6 – with an integrated End Point Assessment process

Entry Requirements:

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BBC at A Level including Level 3 Science or
DDD at BTEC or
DDM at BTEC Extended Diplomas or
M at T Level

Applicants also need one of the following qualifications:

Applicants must also have GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Language at Grade C/4 or above.
Functional Skills/Key Skills or credits taken within an Access to Higher Education course (12 credits at Level 2 or 6 credits at level 3) as equivalent for both Maths and English Language are also acceptable.

To see more information on the course, and specifics of modules go to the university website here:

Podiatry Degree Apprenticeship | University of Northampton

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.

We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
Children and young people’s mental health services;
Children’s community services in Peterborough;
Social care;
Ground-breaking research

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.

Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.

All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

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BBC at A Level including Level 3 Science or DDD at BTEC or DDM at BTEC Extended Diplomas or M at T Level
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Language at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills/Key Skills or credits taken within an Access to Higher Education course (12 credits at Level 2 or 6 credits at level 3) as equivalent for both Maths and English Language are also acceptable.

Experience

Meini prawf dymunol

Previous experience of working within a health / care setting

Knowledge & Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to drive, access to own transport and current driving licence.
Fine motor dexterity.
Sufficient keyboard skills for data input, letter writing and internet and email use.
Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate work under own initiative, be flexible and prioritise competing demands for attention.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Personal Qualities

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to develop & maintain positive working relationships with professionals and non-professional colleagues & clients.
Ability to hear distressing news from patients when discussing treatment plans and during consultations when patients share their life experiences.
Ability to empathise and sympathise with a diverse range of people remaining professional at all times.
Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Other

Meini prawf hanfodol

Insight into how to reflect and evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
Ability to develop skills needed to provide direct care patient, with frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions. (ulcer debridement, tissue breakdown and body fluids, dusts and adhesives).

Meini prawf dymunol

Understanding of the scope of the role of the Podiatrist and Podiatry assistant in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.