Podiatry
- Qualification
- BSc (Hons)
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Start date
- 2022-2023
- Average grad salary
- £25k
- UCAS Tariff
- N/A
- Student satisfaction
- 87%
New workers start around £12,861. Normal pay is £28,470 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £63,801.
In the past year there were 6,180 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
Refers patients who require further medical or surgical attention.
Delivers foot health education to groups such as the elderly, children, the homeless, those with medical problems such as arthritis.
Advises patients on aspects of foot care to avoid recurrence of foot problems.
Those with advanced training may carry out minor surgery on the feet.
Prescribes, makes and fits pads and other orthotic appliances to correct and/or protect foot disorders.
Treats conditions of the skin, nails and soft tissues of feet by minor surgery, massage and heat treatment, padding and strapping or drugs.
Administers local anaesthetic where appropriate.
Provides vascular and neurological assessment for the long-term management of chronic disorders and high risk patients.
Examines patient.
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Podiatry
Surgery
Diabetes Mellitus
Wound Care
Biomechanics
Treatment Planning
Orthotics
Auditing
Clinical Supervision
Human Musculoskeletal System
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Communications
Management
Customer Service
Enthusiasm
Self-Motivation
Leadership
Research
Mentorship
Planning
Interpersonal Communications
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