Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatry
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 3 years
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (monday- friday)
- Job ref
- 374-KNLL0082-A
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Podiatry Services
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Apprentice Podiatrist
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
Applications are invited from motivated individuals who are keen to begin an exciting career in Podiatry. As as apprentice you will be working for ESHT full time and will be released during Semesters to undertake study with at University of Brighton where you will work alongside other students who are also undertaking the BSC in Podiatry.
This is a developmental role. You will work towards successful completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in podiatry and recognition by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Allied Health Professional AHP Podiatrist. You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Podiatrist within the service and through completion of the Podiatry training programme which includes working in clinic and community care settings and delivery of direct person-centred care. Whilst undertaking this training you will work within the service as a podiatry assistant.
As the role is community based and we cover the whole of East Sussex, car driving will be essential. Towards the end of the apprenticeship you will be supported( subject to you meeting our behaviour standards, performance expectations and your apprenticeship ) to apply for permanent vacancies within the Trust. If you withdraw from the apprenticeship before its completion, your post may be at risk.
Once the BSc has been completed, then you will be eligible to apply to the HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) as an AHP Podiatrist.
Travel costs related to this course will need to be met by the apprentice as this is a paid post and the course is otherwise fully funded for you.
Academic Requirements for this role:
Academic requirements
Applicants should demonstrate recent* study at level 3 or above, for example:
A-levels: A recent high grade (A/B) in a biological science or Physical Education.
Open University: A grade 2 pass in Human Biology (SK277).
T-level
Merit in the Health, Healthcare Science or Science T-level. Other T-levels are not accepted.
Other qualifications: Successful completion of Associate Practitioner Course, Health and Social Care Foundation Degree or other relevant level 3 courses.
Plus
GCSE/Functional Skills: Applicants will also need to have achieved Level 2 (GCSE or Functional Skills) in both mathematics and English language at grade C/ new grade 4 or above prior to commencing the course. Qualifications must be regulated by Ofqual, CCEA and Qualifications Wales. Find out more about the other qualifications that we accept.
English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall, no element below 6.5.
Main duties of the job
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Whilst undertaking this training you will work within the service as a podiatry assistant and training will be given for all aspects of this role which you will be fulfilling during the breaks from semesters. The apprentice Podiatry programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. As an apprentice podiatrist you will be based as an employee within East Sussex Healthcare Trust, working in hospital, community and clinical settings in order that you gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts to enable you to fulfil all the requirements of the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme. On successful completion of the programme you will be a qualified Podiatrist and equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as an AHP Podiatrist and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct. The academic part of the training will be provided by the University Of Brighton University (UoB) where you will undertake modules as detailed below:-
1) Core areas necessary for professional podiatric practice: the clinical sciences, health psychology, medicine, pharmacology, surgery, orthopaedics and research methods. 2) Share modules with other students on physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy courses, allowing you to exchange knowledge and expertise with students from other disciplines. |
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum of five GCSEs Grade A-C which must include Maths and English and a science
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 6 Honours degree level and commit to completing the honours Degree programme
Desirable criteria
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- Essential induction training and experience – care certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and interagency working
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- 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
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Completion of an HCA development programme
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to different sites in a cost effective and timely manner.
- Full driving licence.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lesley Baker
- Job title
- Head of Podiatry & Orthotics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03001314536
- Additional information
Helen Poppitt-Jones
Podiatry Development Lead for undergraduates
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