Podiatrist wanted; Mid-Devon, UK

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We are an expanding practice based in mid-devon, uk. We are looking for enthusiastic motivated part-time staff. The job will be mainly based at our new clinic with oportunity for doms if desired. We are a forward thinking, holistic practice and would be interested in those applicants with special interests such as biomech, diabetes or nail surgery. The job involves working week ends (on a rota) with week days negotiable. New graduates are welcome to apply. please email me in the first instance with a brief cv.
Closing date 15/09/08

 

How much does a Podiatrist make in the UK?

Where would I learn about how to apply for licensure?

I've been in practice 9 years, did both a general podiatry and a surgical residency...
-John

 

hi john,
I'm not sure if you need a licence if you are already a surgeon. Probably you would be the equivalent of a consultant in the Uk and I am not sure how much they earn (a lot more than me I suspect). Those consultants who work both privately and in the national health system appear to have the best of both worlds. The GMC (general medical council) would have more information. I work in my own small practicen doing mainly routine podiatry, although I hope to keep progressing in knowledge and experience.
Regards, Liz

 

Dear Liz-
Thank you for the response. It sounds as though there are huge differences between Podiatry practices across the ocean. Do you happen to know any Podiatrists from the US who are in practice over there? Do you have malpractice insurance? I suppose I have too many questions.
Have a great day-
-John

 

hi John,
I'm afraid I don't know of any American Podiatric surgeons in the uk, although I am sure there must be some.
Yes I have lots of insurance - malpractice, public liability, personal - the lot! you can't be too careful especially in private practice. It is slightly different in the National Health Service where you have a large public organisation to back you up.
I am a state registered podiatrist which means i have a kind of licence to practice within some quite rigid guidelines, I dont think you would require this as you are a Doctor.
Our profession has gone through some changes lately to create a more uniform and qualified job spec. Essentially this means (as far as I understand it) that only those with a degree in Podiatry can practice, when the law changed a couple of years ago we accepted into the profession some people differently qualified but able to practice to a reasonable standard. I have a degree in Podiatry from the university of Plymouth and practice not too far from there.
regards
Liz

 

are American degrees and post-graduate training programs (residency, internship, fellowship) recognized in the UK?

 

I'm not sure, we have doctors and consultants of all nationalities working in the UK in all fields of medicine. Perhaps there is some form of application process, maybe the GMC would be able to tell you. i will have a little look online and see what i can find.
Liz

 

Liz,
Can I help? I can send my cv if you want

 

please help!!!! lots happening would love to talk to you about it. shall i give you a call?
Liz

 

give me a bell tomorrow.

 

Hi Liz,
Where abouts in mid - devon are you?
Russ.

 

Hi Russ
we are based about 5mins from the A38, Bovey Tracey area. the edge of the national park.
regards
Liz