International podiatrists looking for work in the UK
International podiatrists looking for work in the UK
These pages offer resources for internationally qualified podiatrists who are looking for work in the United Kingdom. The Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) is the largest professional body for podiatrists in the UK with over 10,000 members. It is also an independent trade union affiliated to the TUC and provides a range of membership services to podiatrists including education, professional practice guidance, employment support, and malpractice insurance (UK only).
Find out more about RCPod's Guide to membership
What does podiatry look like in the UK?
Podiatry in the UK has a large scope and many opportunities for development. Areas of work include the NHS, independent sector, academia and public health. There are opportunities to develop in advancing clinical practice in podiatric surgery, Diabetes, vascular, rheumatology and musculoskeletal areas and for developing portfolio careers including research, public health, leadership and in education.
To find out more about podiatry in the UK take a look at the following resources:
- Report on Modernisation and reform of the twenty-first-century podiatrist
- Videos:
- Careers framework
- RCPod's careers resources
- NHS careers pages for podiatrists
- Case studies
Benefits of podiatry in the UK
Opportunities for podiatrists in the UK are varied and plentiful and are the main attraction for podiatrists wishing to experience life in the UK, extend their scope and skillset, and maximise their earning potential and portfolio.
Podiatry opportunities include working for the NHS, independent practice (also known as private practice), working in research, academia, and public health. Positions could be full time or part time: part time working allows a mix of multiple roles which is known as hybrid working and can optimise opportunities to grow your portfolio.
Case studies
The following case studies illustrate the challenges experienced and the fulfilment achieved following a move to the UK:
- Hasina Aziz, from South Africa – Clinical leadership
- Ben Bullen, from Australia: Research and leadership
- Evy Cailliau, from Belgium: MSK podiatry
- Jared Green, from South Africa – Podiatric surgery
- Jose M San-Roman-Sirvent, from Spain: Primary care /First contact podiatry
- Poorvi Sharma, from India – Master-level study
- Matt Cichero, from Australia – PhD and research
Find out more about the HEE recruitment drive in the May/June 2022 issue of The Podiatrist.