Welcome to the 2013 Autumn Open Day

Podiatry DivisionMaria Young - Course Leader

Paula Riley - Admissions Tutor

Bev Durrant - Post Graduate Course Leader

Chris Morriss-Roberts - Second year tutor

School of Health Professions

University context

University of Brighton

Management and I.S

ArtsHealth

and social science

School of Nursing

and Midwifery

School of Health

Professions

School of Applied

Social Science

Science and Engineering

Education and Sport

Brighton and Sussex

Medical SchoolHastingsHastings

The School of Health Professions

A centre of excellence for allied health professions education and research

A multi-disciplinary approach to health and social care

School of Health

Professions

Clinical Research Centre

Partner Colleges

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy Podiatry

School structure

• From January 2014 the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing and Midwifery will merge into a new school

• The name is currently being decided through consultation with students and staff and will be announced in November 2013

• The merger will not impact on your course and will facilitate further inter-professional collaboration within the school

• Nursing• Midwifery• Paramedic

Practice• Physiotherapy• Podiatry• Occupational

Therapy

New school from January 2014

EastbourneCampus:

Robert Dodd

QueenwoodLibrary

School of Health Professions -approximate student population: 850

Leaf Hospital

• 22 chair clinic

• Minor ops suite

• Fully kitted musculoskeletal assessment lab

• Ultrasound diagnostic Imaging

• Orthotics laboratory

• Direct access to NHS patients tailored to suit the learning needs

• The staff team

The Leaf Hospital internal placement

Excellent facilities

• Excellence in teaching and support

100% rating in the 2012 National Student Survey

Dedicated, friendly and approachable staff withprofessional experience and expertise

Excellence in teaching and support

Innovative and relevant

Research undertaken by our staff informs teaching, ensuring that courses are relevant and serve the needs of students and employers

Podiatry Division Research Highlights 2012-13

4 peer-reviewed publications

1 new book published

Part of Brighton Regenerative

Medicine cluster – attracting

£350K of research income

New funded PhD studentship

2 staff speaking at national

podiatry conference

3 staff presenting at International podiatry conference in Rome

Podiatry

Medical discipline focusing on assessment, diagnosis and management oflower limb health disorders

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1593 First mentions of profession alongside ‘barber surgeons’

1795 Title “Chiropodist” coined by David Low

1912 National Society Chiropodists formed

1938 Chiropody recognised as profession by BMA

1960 The registration act protects ‘State Registered Chiropodist’ title

2003 The Health Professions Council protection of title ‘Podiatrist’ & ‘Chiropodist’

Professional history

• Diabetic care

• Surgery

• Forensics

• Biomechanics

• Sports podiatry

• Paediatrics

• Elderly care

• Rehabilitation

• Research

Scope of practice

1987 Course started

1989 First degree program

1993 First podiatry masters degree

2008 First podiatric surgery course in England

2012 NEW undergraduate course

Sunday Times University Guide 2013“The University of Brighton was a pioneer in the teaching of computer science, podiatry and sports journalism

2014 New independent prescribing course

Podiatry at the University of Brighton

• 3 year honours degree

• Modular design

• Innovative learning and teaching

• Range of clinical placements

• Variety assessment methods

• Maintains core research element

Course overview

• Practical skills classes• Clinical placements• Seminars• Lectures• Tutorials • Expert patient sessions• Online learning• Research• Inter-professional learning• Peer-assisted learning

Teachingmethods

• Presentations• Vivas / OSCE• Case studies• Written exams• Practical write-ups• Posters• Essays• Reflective portfolios• Publishable research paper• Practical/clinical exams

Assessmentmethods

Leaf HospitalESHT contract, private practice

Volunteering –Nepal Leprosy Trust, London Marathon

Consultancy – Arthritis Care, ARUK, FDUK CUPP – Activity Buddies

Podiatry and School Science (PASS)

Social Engagement

• Study support• Year tutor & personal tutor• Module leaders• Course leader • Peers

Student services

• Welfare and advice • Disability services• Accommodation• GP service• Finance

Support on the courses

• 30 NHS Funded places this year, for UK and EU residents

• Entry Criteria: 300 UCAS Tariff Points Access course (science/healthcare based)• Make sure your reflective statement shows you are well-rounded and balanced individual • Work experience valuable e.g. hospital, private practice, care home, charity. • Evidence that you have researched podiatry and if

possible shadowed a podiatrist• Key skills: communication hand-to-eye co-

ordination

• Apply via UCAS

Admissions criteria

The Undergraduate program

What makes us special?

What do you need to know?

Start of several modules that build throughout the three years

• Clinical practice

• Introduction to academic skills

• Podiatrist as a professional

• Musculoskeletal podiatry

• Health psychology

Year one

2 Physiology modules

• Neurology and Endocrine

• Cardiovascular

Skin and its appendages

Modules specific to year one

STUDENT /PODIATRIST

Year 2 Modules

• Clinical practice 3 & 4• Health psychology & related behaviour• Musculoskeletal podiatry 3• Nail surgery & local anaesthesia• Podiatrist as a professional • Clinical science• Research design & ethics

Consolidate understanding

of the ‘Normal’

Develop understanding

of the ‘abnormal’

Apply to patients in a meaningful

way

Develop transferable

skills

Appreciate professional obligations

Build relationships

with colleagues

Year 3 Modules

• Clinical practice 5 & 6 & external placements• Conducting research • Medicine and pharmacology for the at risk

foot • Learning by objectives• Health promotion• Critical reflection• Podiatrist as a professional 3

Application of knowledge in medicine and pharmacology to the clinical setting

Conduct research and produce at publishable paper

Develop your specialist area

Continue to build professional skills and critical reflection in preparation for first post

Management of complex clinical caseloads

Network professionally – across disciplines

Clinical Education at the

University of Brighton

What makes us special?

What do you need to know?

Be

Informed

Models of clinical education

External

Internal

UoB

Why is this important to know?

1/3 of the course is clinical teaching…..

Dedicated clinical educators – why is this important? Dedicated hospital – Is this a good thing? Dedicated clinics – What does this mean?

It’s hub and focus is clinical education; building the perfect environment for you to learn and develop as a practitioner

Leaf Hospital

Year 2

day placements

Year 3

day placements

Year 3

block placement 1

Year 3

block placement 2

Safe supported learning environment – whose reason for existence is you

• NHS block placements (2/3 weeks x 2)

• Numerous day placements to a variety of settings including; Kings College Diabetes Foot, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatric Surgery Charing Cross; Vascular Team; St Johns Homeless Service, Biomechanics Extended Scope, Brighton Diabetes Service and many more

• Opportunity to study and practice in Malta via an Erasmus exchange

The external placement programme

Quality

Career FocusedPractice placements provide an opportunity to gain experience in NHS, private and social care settings

Our graduates are highly sought after -80% of podiatry graduates start a job or go into further study within six months

(Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey 2012)

Career Focused

Average income –o NHS Podiatrist – Band 5 start at £21,388 (higher if

you work in London) and go up to £27,900o Private Podiatrist - £33,450 (limited only by the

amount you want to work). (Consultant Podiatrists can earn up to £150,000)

o (Many Podiatrists mix NHS and private work, so you can see loads of interesting patients and still earn a decent amount of money…)

o Choose a career in research, education or industry (In U.K. Or abroad)

o Graduates with a 2.1 can move into postgraduate education and study for a MSc or PhD

Career Prospects

Thank you for listening