Job vacancy: Podiatry Apprentice, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Barrow-in-Furness

Job summary

Main area: Podiatry
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent contract is dependent on successful completion of the degree apprenticeship
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working hours will initially be a combination of work place time and time out of practice for university)
Job ref: 331-7948094-UHMB

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Alfred Barrow Health Centre
Town: Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 Annex 21 - Year 1 70% & Year 2 75% top of a Band 5
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/06/2026 23:59

Podiatry Apprentice

NHS AfC: Band 5

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

GCSE equivalent in Maths, English & a science

Desirable criteria

Computer qualification

Visit our Inclusion and Diversity page : https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity-matter-uhmb/

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PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle in to your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding.

Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Graham Holt
Job title: Clinical Lead Podiatrist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01539715225
Additional information: Informal visits to the department are encouraged

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Level 1
Fusion House
Evolution Park
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2FD
Telephone: 03033 301 033

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