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Podiatrists
Podiatrists (formerly known as chiropodists) diagnose and treat ailments and abnormalities of the human foot and lower limb, deal with minor infections, injuries and deformities, and conditions resulting from other major health disorders such as diabetes.
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£31,669
Average salary
New workers start around £15,017.60. Normal pay is £31,669 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46,232.38.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Refers patients who require further medical or surgical attention.
- Delivers foot health education to groups such as the elderly, children, the homeless, those with medical problems such as arthritis.
- Advises patients on aspects of foot care to avoid recurrence of foot problems.
- Those with advanced training may carry out minor surgery on the feet.
- Prescribes, makes and fits pads and other orthotic appliances to correct and/or protect foot disorders.
- Treats conditions of the skin, nails and soft tissues of feet by minor surgery, massage and heat treatment, padding and strapping or drugs.
- Administers local anaesthetic where appropriate.
- Provides vascular and neurological assessment for the long-term management of chronic disorders and high-risk patients.
- Examines patient’s feet to determine the nature and extent of disorder.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Active Listening
71
Reading Comprehension
69
Active Learning
61
Critical Thinking
61
Science
58
Speaking
54
Learning Strategies
53
Monitoring
51
Writing
50
Mathematics
39
