Podiatrist

**Job Purpose of A Podiatrist**

Podiatrists provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the feet, ankles and lower legs. This can include infections, defects and injuries as well as foot and nail conditions related to other major health disorders such as diabetes

**Job Duties of A Podiatrist**
- Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages.
- Provide treatment for high risk patient groups such as older people and those with increased risk of amputation.
- Give advice and make referrals as appropriate.
- Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g. carrying out nail and soft tissue surgery using local anaesthetic).
- Prescribe, produce and fit orthotics and other aids and appliances.
- Deliver foot health education.
- Understand the mechanics of the body in order to preserve, restore and develop movement.
- Work with people in sports to address sports-related injuries to legs and feet.
- Use a range of equipment including surgical instruments, dressings, treatment tables, orthotic (inner sole) materials, lasers, grinders, shaping equipment, x-ray and video gait-analysis equipment
- Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Notifying, incidents, near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports.
- Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.
- Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor Degree in Podiatry (DPM) Degree and complete a 3 year residency program.
- Master Degree in Podiatry (preferred).
- 4+ Years' Experience post Bachelor degree or 2 years' post Master degree in U.K. or Ireland.
- DOH license ( required)