Job summaryAre you passionate about Podiatry? Would you like to work for one of the top 10 NHS Community trusts whose vision is to be the best local healthcare provider and a great place to work?
Derbyshire Community Health Services Podiatry Team wants to hear from you!
We are looking for enthusiastic Podiatry Apprentices to join our Podiatry Service in Derby and Derbyshire. What can DCHS Podiatry offer you?
- The opportunity to complete a Podiatry Degree at university (fully funded) whilst working for the Podiatry Department as an apprentice.
- The opportunity to work in varied settings across Derby and South Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres and patient's homes.
- The opportunity to provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop working relationships with other services, trusts and our Podiatric Surgery team.
- An annual appraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential.
- Supportive Mentorship and CPD arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust.
- To become part of our Team. To have involvement in team meetings and the opportunity to make valuable contributions to the team meetings, staff forums and via Staff Surveys and Pulse Checks.
- We have an opportunity currently for 4 full time apprentices.
Main duties of the jobPodiatry Apprenticeship - attend Huddersfield University 3 days per week - fully funded.
Work with in Podiatry Department remaining 2 days (on the job training and tasks appropriate to role and banding)
Payment for trainees, where periods of training lastfor between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows:
Pay structure would be as below (based on AfC 2026/27 figures):
2-3 years remaining on training (Year 1) - 65% of top band 5 - £25,377.95
1-2 years remaining on training (Year 2) - 70% of top band 5 - £27,330.10
Up to 12 months remaining on training (Year 3) - 75% of top band 5 - £29,282.25
Please note that pay preservation will be considered for those already working within the NHS, ensuring no pay detriment for anyone wishing to pursue the apprenticeship.
About usOur purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
DCHS in Conjunction with Huddersfield University
What can DCHS Podiatry offer you?
- The opportunity to work in varied settings across Derby and South Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres and patient's homes.
- The opportunity to provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop working relationships with other services, trusts and our Podiatric Surgery team.
- An annual appraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential.
- Supportive Mentorship and CPD arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust.
- To become part of our Team. To have involvement in team meetings and the opportunity to make valuable contributions to the team meetings, staff forums and via Staff Surveys and Pulse Checks.
- We have an opportunity currently for 4 full time apprentices.
Job description Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an accountAs an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)Job description
Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an accountAs an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)Person Specification Education Essential - Level 3 Qualification
- GCSE English Language or Literature, and Maths at grade 4 or above
- Some level of study must have been completed within the last 6 years
Other Requirements Essential - Full Driving Licence or ability to travel between locations on a daily basis to meet workload
Desirable - Experience of working with members of the public
- An understanding of the Podiatry Profession
Person Specification
Education Essential - Level 3 Qualification
- GCSE English Language or Literature, and Maths at grade 4 or above
- Some level of study must have been completed within the last 6 years
Other Requirements Essential - Full Driving Licence or ability to travel between locations on a daily basis to meet workload
Desirable - Experience of working with members of the public
- An understanding of the Podiatry Profession
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details Employer nameDerbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
AddressVillage Community Medical Centre
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Derby
DE23 8AL
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