Podiatry Apprentice - Merton | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27,485 - £30,162 Per Annum, HCAS dependent on Base Location |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SM4 5DX |
| Cwmni: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7728159/824-SOUTH-7728159 |
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Registered AHP Degree Apprentice - Podiatry Apprentice (Band 4)
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) Academy has partnered with theUniversity of East Londonto deliver this exciting four-year Podiatry apprenticeship programme. On successful completion, you will achieve a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry and be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
This post is based in Merton, South West London.
Find out more about living, and working in South West London here CLCH South West London division.
Why choose Podiatry as a career?
Podiatry is a varied and rewarding healthcare profession combining hands-on clinical care, problem-solving, and long-term patient relationships. Podiatrists play a vital role in supporting mobility, independence, and wellbeing, helping to prevent hospital admissions and complications associated with long-term conditions.
This apprenticeship provides an opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised qualification alongside on-the-job training with experienced clinicians in a supportive learning environment.
Further information about the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme delivered by the University of East London can be found here: BSc (Hons) Podiatry Academic programme
• This is a developmental role over four years. You will work towards successful completion of the BSc Degree in Podiatry while undertaking supervised clinical practice across a range of community and healthcare settings
• You will be supported throughout the programme by experienced podiatrists, practice educators, and the CLCH Academy, with protected learning time and structured supervision.
• On successful completion of the programme and HCPC registration, apprentices will be eligible to apply for Band 5 podiatrist roles
Eligibility criteria
To be considered, applicants must demonstrate a minimum of one year’s experience within a clinical healthcare setting and meet the following requirements:
• Aged 18 or over on the first day of the apprenticeship
• Able to work 37.5 hours per week, including off-the-job training
• UK Maths and English Level 2 or GCSE Grade C/4 (original certificates required)
• Level 3 qualification including Science, equivalent to 120 UCAS points (original certificates required)
• Not currently undertaking another Apprenticeship or DfE-funded FE/HE programme
• Ordinarily resident in the UK for three years prior to programme start
• Appropriate residency/visa status covering the full duration of the apprenticeship
For further details:
Sarah Smith, Clinical Apprenticeship Lead
Sarah.smith69@nhs.net
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
This is a shared arrangement between CLCH and UEL, with the academic part of the training provided by the University you will undertake modules as detailed below:
• Professional Practice and Mental Health
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Podiatric Practice, Pathology and Pharmacology
• Musculoskeletal (MSK) Assessment and Management
• Clinical Reasoning and Research Methods
Key Areas of Practice for Podiatry Apprentices:
• Patients with problems related to endocrine and rheumatological function
• Patients with problems related to musculoskeletal function and sporting activities
• Patients with problems related to neurological function
• Patients with problems related to dermatological function
• Patients requiring nail surgery
• Patients located in a variety of healthcare and community settings
The funding for the training element of this post comes from the Apprentice Levy.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Mar 2026
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) Academy has partnered with theUniversity of East Londonto deliver this exciting four-year Podiatry apprenticeship programme. On successful completion, you will achieve a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry and be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
This post is based in Merton, South West London.
Find out more about living, and working in South West London here CLCH South West London division.
Why choose Podiatry as a career?
Podiatry is a varied and rewarding healthcare profession combining hands-on clinical care, problem-solving, and long-term patient relationships. Podiatrists play a vital role in supporting mobility, independence, and wellbeing, helping to prevent hospital admissions and complications associated with long-term conditions.
This apprenticeship provides an opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised qualification alongside on-the-job training with experienced clinicians in a supportive learning environment.
Further information about the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme delivered by the University of East London can be found here: BSc (Hons) Podiatry Academic programme
• This is a developmental role over four years. You will work towards successful completion of the BSc Degree in Podiatry while undertaking supervised clinical practice across a range of community and healthcare settings
• You will be supported throughout the programme by experienced podiatrists, practice educators, and the CLCH Academy, with protected learning time and structured supervision.
• On successful completion of the programme and HCPC registration, apprentices will be eligible to apply for Band 5 podiatrist roles
Eligibility criteria
To be considered, applicants must demonstrate a minimum of one year’s experience within a clinical healthcare setting and meet the following requirements:
• Aged 18 or over on the first day of the apprenticeship
• Able to work 37.5 hours per week, including off-the-job training
• UK Maths and English Level 2 or GCSE Grade C/4 (original certificates required)
• Level 3 qualification including Science, equivalent to 120 UCAS points (original certificates required)
• Not currently undertaking another Apprenticeship or DfE-funded FE/HE programme
• Ordinarily resident in the UK for three years prior to programme start
• Appropriate residency/visa status covering the full duration of the apprenticeship
For further details:
Sarah Smith, Clinical Apprenticeship Lead
Sarah.smith69@nhs.net
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
This is a shared arrangement between CLCH and UEL, with the academic part of the training provided by the University you will undertake modules as detailed below:
• Professional Practice and Mental Health
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Podiatric Practice, Pathology and Pharmacology
• Musculoskeletal (MSK) Assessment and Management
• Clinical Reasoning and Research Methods
Key Areas of Practice for Podiatry Apprentices:
• Patients with problems related to endocrine and rheumatological function
• Patients with problems related to musculoskeletal function and sporting activities
• Patients with problems related to neurological function
• Patients with problems related to dermatological function
• Patients requiring nail surgery
• Patients located in a variety of healthcare and community settings
The funding for the training element of this post comes from the Apprentice Levy.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Mar 2026