- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
- Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations
Podiatry assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Podiatry assistants provide general foot treatments and nail care under the supervision of a podiatrist.
Podiatry assistants typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Podiatry assistant you will typically work weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 31,705 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Podiatry assistant
Big gender gap
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37,570 GBP
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28,022 GBP
Average salary for part-time Podiatry assistant
Average salary for full-time Podiatry assistant
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16,232 GBP
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15,949 GBP
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31,705 GBP
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28,022 GBP
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37,570 GBP
Salary over time for Podiatry assistant
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30,528 GBP
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30,584 GBP
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28,895 GBP
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29,349 GBP
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30,190 GBP
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31,136 GBP
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31,705 GBP
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31,592 GBP
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26,974 GBP
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Future outlook for Podiatry assistants
Balanced outlook
90 000+ jobs available 
Fair outlook
-2% yearly wage growth (on average) Podiatry assistant - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Podiatry assistant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Podiatry assistant.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Podiatry assistant. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Podiatry assistant interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
