As a podiatrist you will enhance people’s independence and quality of life by providing preventative care, diagnosing and treating a range of foot, ankle and lower‑leg problems, including infections, defects, injuries and conditions related to diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital setting alongside GP surgery teams or in private practice, collaborating with nurses, physiotherapists and doctors.
• Provide preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic care for patients of all ages.
• Prescribe and supply non‑prescription medication for minor conditions, and prescription medications, orthotics, cryotherapy, electrosurgery, ultrasonics, specialised dressings and exercise therapies.
• Prescribe, produce and fit orthotics and other aids and appliances.
• Give advice and make referrals to other healthcare and social services professionals as appropriate.
• Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower‑leg...