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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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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