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Aged Care Work - What is it like?

Discussion in 'Australia' started by podofpenzance, Jul 6, 2016.

  1. podofpenzance

    podofpenzance Member


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    Hello

    I currently work for a rural hospital, however am wanting to move to the city however there is limited public sector work.
    I have emailed various private employers and aged care and quite shocked by the volume of people that a podiatrist is expected to see each day. When I worked in central London I saw 12/13 people a day and that was more than enough, particularly with all the callous debridement. I have worked for NHS as well and that was 16 a day but mainly were quick nailcuts, simple biomechanics and few wounds.
    I have been looking at aged care which is apparently 20-40 a day, I wondered if anyone has experience and whether it is doable? I am getting married and ideally want to live with my partner near the city, so clutching at straws at the moment. As there is limited work around.
    Just wanting a well rounded opinion from fellow podiatrists so I know what I am getting myself in for, would only want to do it short term as I enjoy doing some biomechanics, woundcare and hospital visits.

    Thankyou
     
  2. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    Because of price pressures, you have to do that many to make it financially viable. Shame really...

    ~20 patients a day is pretty common in private practice in Australia
     
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