Podiatry in the UK
What does podiatry look like in the UK?
Podiatry in the UK has a large scope and many opportunities for development. Areas of work include the NHS, independent sector, academia and public health. There are opportunities to develop in advancing clinical practice in podiatric surgery, Diabetes, vascular, rheumatology and musculoskeletal areas and for developing portfolio careers including research, public health, leadership and in education.
To find out more about podiatry in the UK take a look at the following resources:
- Report on AHP 2: Modernisation and reform of the twenty-first century podiatrist
- Careers framework
- RCPod's careers resources
- NHS careers pages for podiatrists
Benefits of podiatry in the UK
Opportunities for podiatrists in the UK are varied and plentiful and are the main attraction for podiatrists wishing to experience life in the UK, extend their scope and skillset, and maximise their earning potential and portfolio.
Podiatry opportunities include working for the NHS, independent practice (also known as private practice), working in research, academia, and public health. Positions could be full time or part time: part time working allows a mix of multiple roles which is known as hybrid working and can optimise opportunities to grow your portfolio.
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South Africa – Clinical Leadership
Australia – Podiatric Surgery
Belgium – MSK Podiatry
South Africa – Podiatric Surgery
Spain – Primary Care /First contact Podiatry
India – Master level study
Australia – PhD and research
Portugal – MSK Podiatry
NHS working in England
COMMS: (under this umberella there will be multiple links to NHSE websites which will cover all additional resources they are releasing in June/July, this will include modules IR recruits can carry out)
- History of NHS and how it is funded
- Size of NHS
- Challenged within the NHS
- Benefits of working in the NHS
- Banding and salary structure
- Training and development
- Uniform
- How is the NHS organised
- How the AHPs fit into the NHS structure and governance
- Responsibility for standards and professional regulation
- How the allied health professions fit within the NHS
- Multi-disciplinary teams
- How AHP in the NHS may be different to your previous experiences
- Importance of a therapeutic relationship and how to apply this to your practice in the NHS
- Person-centred care
- The biopsychosocial approach and empowerment
Find out more about the HEE recruitment drive in the May/June 2022 issue of The Podiatrist