Job Description

Main area

Apprentice Podiatrist

Grade

Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

373-NBH0777

Site

Fountains Health Centre

Town

Chester

Salary

24,071 - 25,674 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

22/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the Cheshire and Wirral Podiatry department to recruit multiple Podiatry Apprentices. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in developing in health care in a career that offers flexibility and independence as a clinician.



The Trust currently supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.

Main duties of the job

The job will involve contact daily with patients with high risk foot health requirements. The practical training will be delivered on site with a team of qualified Podiatrists and the theoretical aspect will come directly from the University of Plymouth.



You will have the opportunity to develop skills in routine and high risk Podiatry and learn to carry out podiatric treatments independently throughout this time. Our skills include MSK biomechanical assessment and diagnosis, minor nail surgery procedures, high risk wound care and vascular assessment, as well as treatment for various nail pathologies and preventative treatment of corns and callus.



We are a very friendly and supportive team and look forward to welcoming your application.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.



We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.



Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.



As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.



Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.



At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.



CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.



An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.



If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'



Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.



The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C including English Language, Maths and a Science. Plus, a level 3 qualification as below: Access to Higher Education in Science or Health Studies (Level 3) or BTEC - Science, Sports and exercise science, sports therapy and beauty therapy or health science (Level 3) or 2 x A levels to include Science or health related subject (Level 3) Ability to work single handed with individual patients in a supported environment under supervision of qualified staff Able to carry out basic administrative and housekeeping duties An understanding of the role of the profession An understanding of confidentiality Experience of working within a care environment or with the relevant patient group Working knowledge of stock ordering systems. Prior experience in a healthcare setting

Desirable criteria

Successful completion or currently undertaking ECDL or equivalent Royal College of Podiatry Assistant Qualification An understanding of the role of the assistant Experience of working as a therapy assistant Experience of using EMIS web #

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria

Effective communication and listening skills Ability to work as part of a team Good organisational skills Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to teach practical skills Basic IT skills

Desirable criteria

Takes own initiative and seeks appropriate guidance #

Experience

Essential criteria

Delivering care and patient education in a variety of environments, for instance clinical, domiciliary, nursing home and hospital settings.
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.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Emma Gallagher

Job title

Podiatry Team Leader

Email address

emma.gallagher2@nhs.net

Telephone number

01244397232

Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact

cwp.recruitment@nhs.net

or telephone 01244 393100