What does a Podiatrist do?

Podiatrists assess and treat conditions of the foot, ankle and lower limb across all ages. Day-to-day work mixes biomechanical assessment, nail surgery (under local anaesthetic), wound care for diabetic ulcers, orthotic prescription, sports injury rehabilitation and dermatological treatment of skin conditions. All UK podiatrists register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Diagnose and treat foot, ankle and lower-limb conditions


• Run nail surgery, biomechanical analysis, diabetic foot care and dermatological treatments


• Specialise into diabetic foot, sports podiatry, podiatric surgery or paediatrics


• Work for NHS community services, GP practices and private podiatry clinics

Podiatrists work across NHS community services, GP practices, private clinics and specialist diabetic foot centres.

UK salary ranges

UK Podiatrists are paid on...