Career change/development

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Hi all

So pleased I found this forum

I currently work in Occupational Health and over the years have become more aware of podiatry as lower limb problems are a common issue affecting fitness for work. I have suggested podiatry to many clients (many are amazed when i suggest it for recurring lower back pain) with successful results usually.

As a result of this (and an interest in ergonomics) I have become more and more intrigued with podiatry, particularly biomechanics etc, and have decided to take the plunge and am due to start training in September.

I am just slightly concerned about general employment prospects in the field? Are people struggling to find work or is it a secure job field from an economic perspective?

Gg

 

If you want to work in rural Australia it really is not an issue finding a job. You'd have lots of choice ( and often it's not really that rural). The cities are more competive but again I don't think you'd have a problem. At worst there are always tons of people trying to find locums.

If you want to work in Uk - some of my friends struggled getting jobs - but I think they all have now - some went into private practise but alot went NHS -but as Pods -I reckon we'll never be out of work.

Good luck in your new career.

 

I work privately in the UK and for the first year I still had another part time job. It took me a couple of years to really get a good list of patients. Don't expect to fill your appointment book straight away.

 

Thanks for the replies all ..really helfpul..

 

Hi GoreyGirl.

Which uni are you due to start at in September? I will also be starting at the same time as you (I'll be going to Northampton).

My plan upon graduation is to spend a year or two getting experience and then get myself over to Australia. Can't wait!

AussieDreamer

 

Hi

I'm going to Belfast; I'll be a "mature student" lol .. was one of the oldest in the room at the HPAT. I want to use podiatry as a way to forge a career in Republic of Ireland after spending 15 years living in London. Would love to head to Australia but with 2 cats and wanting to spend more time with family not sure it's going to happen......although maybe a 3 month locum post could be good .... if i can get my sister to take my cats


Gg