Podiatrist
Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems to improve people's mobility and quality of life.
Day-to-day tasks
As a podiatrist you could:
- assess patients' feet and lower legs and discuss treatment options
- diagnose conditions and treat injuries from sport or dance
- carry out treatments and minor surgery using scalpels, chemicals and local anaesthetics
- screen children for foot problems
- work with other health professionals like GPs and physiotherapists
- keep records, manage appointments and supervise podiatry assistants
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- knowledge of medicine and how the body works
- customer service skills
- thinking and reasoning skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to learn through your work
- sensitivity and understanding
- active listening skills
- the ability to use your initiative
Industry Qualifications
You'll need to complete a degree in podiatry approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.
If you already have a degree in a healthcare or science subject, you can apply for an accelerated degree in podiatry.