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I'm a third year student who will be graduating this summer, I was informed by a senior podiatrist on a placement I was on that now would be a good time to start looking and applying for jobs as it is quite a "lengthy process". Obviously I won't be able to start working until after I have graduated, but I was just wondering if this was correct and would be very grateful if anyone could provide me with some advice on this matter as I do have a vacancy in mind.

Thank you :)

 

Won't do any harm to write, explain your current position and express an interest.

 

Would agree with David.
If you have an idea of where you want to work get in touch with the local department .I'm sure they will be pleased to hear from you and you may get an idea of any possible vacancies.
Good luck,
Neil.

 

Hi,

I'm in total agreement with the guys above - start to apply early. I was interviewed for my first podiatry job in the NHS as an undergrad and was given a conditional offer (based on successful course completion, HCPC registration and CRB check).

The only thing I would say, is that if you are considering a role in the NHS, then the chosen route for applying for those jobs is via NHS jobs (http://www.jobs.nhs.uk).

Good luck with your studies. :drinks

 

Thank you all for your advice :)

 

Always nice to get a thanks for advice given;).

 

From what I remember you cant actually apply for NHS jobs untill you can tick the box that says you have a certificate and HCPC number, but there is no harm in saying hello to your local trust.

Its never to early to start contacting local private practices. I did in my 2nd year and got invited to observe a whole load of procedures that I would never have seen during uni placements. A wise man once said 'no time is wasted in recce.'