SOC 2020 · 2256
Podiatrists
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Eligible
This occupation appears on Appendix Skilled Occupations.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
—
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£41,700
Home Office going rates from
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
ONS has not published enough of the pay distribution for Podiatrists in UK to draw it. The figures we do hold are shown above.
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | — | £47,699 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
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.
Typical tasks
examines patient’s feet to determine the nature and extent of disorder
provides vascular and neurological assessment for the long-term management of chronic disorders and high-risk patients
administers local anaesthetic where appropriate
treats conditions of the skin, nails and soft tissues of feet by minor surgery, massage and heat treatment, padding and strapping or drugs
prescribes, makes and fits pads and other orthotic appliances to correct and/or protect foot disorders
those with advanced training may carry out minor surgery on the feet
advises patients on aspects of foot care to avoid recurrence of foot problems
delivers foot health education to groups such as the elderly, children, the homeless, those with medical problems such as arthritis
refers patients who require further medical or surgical attention
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry requires a degree in podiatry approved by the Health Professions Council and registration with and membership of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Degree courses combine theoretical and practical training. Qualified podiatrists must undertake 30 hours of Continuing Professional Development each year.