What does a podiatrist do?

Podiatrists specialise in foot, ankle and leg healthcare. They improve people's mobility, independence and quality of life for their patients. Imagine how amazing it would feel to have a career helping people to live pain-free lives. They work in the NHS and independent practice, and often work with teams of other clinicians, like doctors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Podiatry is a brilliant career if you’re interested in science, biology, chemistry or medicine.

Especially if you are:

Caring
Compassionate

A team player
Understanding

Keen to help others
Analytical

Discover the scope of podiatry

Podiatrists treat a wide range of conditions, from everyday foot pain to complex issues like sports injuries, diabetes complications and surgical needs. This means patients get expert care – and the opportunity to talk to podiatrists that specialise in many different areas.