Abstract
Aims/Objectives In a climate of workforce transition, enhanced specialisation and role transfer, it is timely to address the impact of workforce flexibility on practitioners in non-specialist roles. This study aimed to use podiatry as a case exemplar (as one of the Allied Health Professions) to explore the possible impact of workforce redesign policies on role boundaries on generalist podiatrists and examine the current position of generalist podiatrists in the workforce.
Highlights
Aims/Objectives In a climate of workforce transition, enhanced specialisation and role transfer, it is timely to address the impact of workforce flexibility on practitioners in non-specialist roles
Content of presentation The study explored views and experiences of key actors from The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists through a qualitative research methodology, incorporating focus groups and in-depth, semi-structured interviews supported by explanatory sociological theory, drawn from the sociology of the professions, workforce literature, and Government policies, noting their impact upon the podiatry profession
The role of the generalist podiatrist in the NHS may be under threat due to the profession’s focus on the pursuit of specialist ‘virtuoso’ roles, in an attempt to further professionalise
Summary
Aims/Objectives In a climate of workforce transition, enhanced specialisation and role transfer, it is timely to address the impact of workforce flexibility on practitioners in non-specialist roles. This study aimed to use podiatry as a case exemplar (as one of the Allied Health Professions) to explore the possible impact of workforce redesign policies on role boundaries on generalist podiatrists and examine the current position of generalist podiatrists in the workforce. Content of presentation The study explored views and experiences of key actors from The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists through a qualitative research methodology, incorporating focus groups and in-depth, semi-structured interviews supported by explanatory sociological theory, drawn from the sociology of the professions, workforce literature, and Government policies, noting their impact upon the podiatry profession. The key message was to encourage podiatrists to embrace change by working together, learn from other professions and develop new leaders or ‘champions’ to lead people towards change
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