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Future in podiatry

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by joj, Nov 13, 2006.

  1. joj

    joj Welcome New Poster


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    I want to study podiatry but wonder if I was unable to find employment when I first qualify(in the NHS or privately) weither setting up in on my own would be an option,without consoladating a degree or gaining experience.I would be very grateful for any advise I am not in the position where I could move in order to get work and do not want to end up unable to practice after three years study.
     
  2. Peter

    Peter Well-Known Member

    If you live within the range of a few PCTS, and near a few large towns/cities that are easily reachable/commutable, you should be okay.The current freeze on NHS posts should be long gone by the time you graduate.

    PS choose a good school, the closest doesn't always make it the best!

    Kind Regards
     
  3. Cameron

    Cameron Well-Known Member

    joj

    Podiatry education on the UK(as eslewhere includes two distinct components, an academic education and a clinical training. The clincial training has not changed in fifty years and whilst the programs may be repackaged and delivered in different ways, in the end a graduate has a degree (academic) and a set of experiences which attest to a competence to practice. The idea you need to complete more training or experience the work situation as an intern is rather a myth although many will undertake this journey. However once qualified you are capable and able to start your own business as a practising podiatrist and like thousands before you, will learn as you earn. All you need is a good business plan .

    Good hunting and all the best

    Cameron
     
  4. joj

    joj Welcome New Poster

    Thankyou both for your advice it has been really helpful.Now I cannot wait to start
    the course-I just hope they except me!-many thanks
    Jo
     
  5. Atlas

    Atlas Well-Known Member


    Ahhhh!

    The joy and anticipation prior to beginning a degree. I hope it lasts.


    I find it amazing that despite the huge demand to get into a physiotherapy degree for instance, that for some reason you have quite a few dropping out of the course, and also quite a few searching for greener pastures after working for 5 minutes. Maybe something to do with the perception and reality moons not lining up exactly.
     
  6. DAVOhorn

    DAVOhorn Well-Known Member

    re have a look see

    Dear JoJ,

    Why dont you contact your local Podiatry dept and ask if you can visit.

    I have in the past had school students sit in with me in my NHS clinics prior to them choosing to go on to a Health care education.

    some even went on to become Podiatrists.

    Many NHS depts welcome A level students to visit aas this where future health care workers come from.

    So get in touch and spend a some time watching what pods do within the NHS. You could also contact local private practitioners as well.

    So good luck

    regards David
     
  7. andymiles

    andymiles Active Member

    i haven't been around for 50 years but i suspect the clinical training has changed somewhat in that time
     
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