Returning

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Hello. I haven't visited since April 2013, sorry. After giving a talk about podiatry to a group of 13/14 yr olds today I was asked by another speaker (from NHS careers) why I was not practicing still. During the talk I asked myself the same question! My question to the esteemed community here I would appreciate thoughts on returning to podiatry in the UK and the availability of posts in the Southampton/Portsmouth area. Tanks in advance and enjoying being back

 

I can't help with the posts in Portsmouth/ Southampton but my 'returning' experience was more difficult than I imagined. The work is just the same and in no time at all, my speed was back, but the process of finding a mentor was very laborious.

It is understandable that clinicians are under pressure from all angles and that taking on a 'returner' is perceived as another burden, but sometimes we all need a helping hand and, I for one, would always like to think I would help a fellow professional.

I hope you don't have the same response from your local NHS clinic as I did, " Why should I let you come here to regain your qualification, just so that you can go and earn pots of money privately!" Hmm, still waiting to find those pots and was I stopping her from doing so?"

After about 6 months of trying to find support in my local area, a private podiatrist very kindly gave me the guidance I needed and I'm very happy to be able to practise again.

I sincerely wish you luck, Wendy.

 

Hey Wendy,

I don`t have any posts to fill, as such, but you know you`re always welcome to come and spend time at my clinic to refresh (maybe requiring a locum quite frequently, too). Much busier now I`m in the High Street :drinks

Bel

 

Thanks Bel. I will be in touch as will only be available in he hols at the moment. Am probably going to inly want locum work during hols to start with if once up and running that will help