1. Podiatry How things have changed.
David Shields
Head of Podiatry and Orthopaedic Triage
IOW NHS Trust

2. How training has changed
Fit for Practice?

3. How training has changed
2 year Diploma in Chiropody
3 year Diploma in Chiropody
3 year Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
3 / 4 year Degree in Podiatry (BSc Hons)

4. “They don’t make them like they used to”

7. 1970’s Move from 2 year to 3year Diploma
Introduction of L A as standard part of training

9. 1980’s
Move from Diploma in Chiropody
Diploma in Podiatric Medicine

11. 1990’s
Introduction of Degree in Podiatry
BSc Hons
POM

13. 2000
Regulation changes from
CPSM-
HPC

14. Fit for Purpose Safe Competent
Working within Knowledge base/ own limits/experience

15. Expectations now Treatment plans Care Pathways Audit
Reflective practice
Evidence based practice
Clinical governance
Assessment clinics

18. Demands of the NHS Today
Specialist clinics
MPTT
General Podiatry

19. Fit for Practice CPD/ Maintenance of registration Audit
Clinical Governance

20. “They don’t make them like they used to”
Just as well they don’t!!!!!!!

22. WHAT HAS CHANGED? Specially trained Podiatrists Specialist clinics
Multidisciplinary clinics
Special education sessions
Specific lower limb assessment clinics

23. Services Provided on the Island
Routine care
Biomechanics / Gait analysis
Nail surgery
Diabetic lower limb screening in GP surgeries
Multidisciplinary foot ulcer clinic at Diabetes centre
Specialist footwear clinic
Education sessions for people with Diabetes

27. Expectations now Treatment plans Care Pathways Audit
Reflective practice
Evidence based practice
Clinical governance
Assessment clinics

28. What do I look for in new graduates?
Have they done their homework?
Are they genuinely wanting to work here?
Are they a team player?
Ability to show willingness to learn
Not too cocky!
Inquisitive but not intrusive.

29. Additional points Awareness of NHS
What have you achieved in your studies that you can to share.
Team player- evidence this
Leadership qualities
Have any questions that you need to know before committing to the organisation

30. Thank You
Any Questions