What is a podiatrist?
Podiatrists are highly skilled healthcare professionals trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, treat, and rehabilitate complications of the foot and lower limb.
How do I train for a career in podiatry?
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School leavers entering podiatry
If you are just leaving school and thinking about a career, podiatry offers almost certain employment and endless opportunities.
As a school leaver, there are a few different ways in which you can study and qualify as a podiatrist.
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The undergraduate route
To become a qualified podiatrist in the UK, you need to complete an undergraduate degree that has been approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.Degree courses typically span three to four years and equip students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to practise as a podiatrist.
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Podiatry as a second career
Many people entering podiatry do so following successful careers elsewhere, such as in the armed forces or as other allied health professionals. Many bring highly transferable skills and experience to their new profession.There are many benefits to choosing podiatry as a second career.
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The apprenticeship route
Apprenticeships are paid jobs that allow you to learn and work at the same time.In recent years the apprenticeship route has been a popular way to enter the profession, learning alongside more experienced members of our profession.
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International entry into UK podiatry
In recent years, international recruitment has proved to be a successful means of filling the gaps in the UK podiatry workforce. Recruits from outside the UK often bring their own knowlege, skills and expertise to benefit the existing workforce and to enhance the level of care we offer to our patients.Find out more
Support worker pathways
If you are already working in a podiatric setting as a support worker - maybe as a foot care assistant, foot health practitioner, or assistant practitioner - there are pathways available to you to become an HCPC registered podiatrist.
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Podiatry after professional sport
A career in professional sports brings with it skills in teamwork, communication, discipline, and leadership, as well as an understanding of anatomy and body movement. Find out how you can transfer your skills to a new career in podiatry.
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Where to study and funding
Career opportunities for podiatrists
Podiatry within the NHS
Working as a podiatrist within the NHS means you'll be helping people with a range of conditions helping to keep patients active and pain-free.You will also have the opportunity to work with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians and GPs.
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Independent practice
Prefer to be your own boss and find the of work/life balance that works for you? Then think about setting up in private practice, whether clincic-based or as a domiciliary practitioner.Find out more
Podiatric surgery
Podiatric Surgeons are highly skilled clinicians who work with the surgical management of the bones, joints and soft tissues of the foot and associated structures.
Podiatric Surgeons undertake rigorous academic and practical study to qualify to perform foot and ankle surgery.
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Research and academia
Podiatry is a evolving profession, contantly researching and developing new ways and better solutions for our patients. If you loved the academic side of your career path, then there are careers opportuities in research, academia and education available to you.Find out more
Specialist areas of practice
There's a lot more to podiatry than many people realise. Most podiatrists start their professional life working in general clinics. As their career progresses and their clinical skills develop, many identify areas of practice that really interest them and so they steer their career in that direction.
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