Hello, I'm Zain
I graduated from the University of Northampton in 2016 and have since worked within the NHS treating various conditions and specialising in high risk diabetes care and nail surgery.
I am a member of the UK’s largest professional body for Podiatrists, The Royal College of Podiatry and I am also registered as a Podiatrist with the Health & Care Professions Council, a government led organisation which regulates the Allied Health Professions.
What made you want to be a podiatrist?
Podiatry is a career I gladly and fortunately stumbled upon during my search for a career path, as I knew I wanted to be of service in the healthcare system to help the community. I chose podiatry because it involves a combination of medical knowledge, problem-solving, and helping people directly. Additionally, the focus on the feet and ankles presents a unique and interesting aspect of the human body to specialise in, with opportunities improve patient’s mobility and comfort.
What strengths or skill sets do you have as a podiatrist?
I believe as a podiatrist, I possess a combination of updated podiatry knowledge, technical skills to treat a range of foot conditions and good communication abilities to assist anyone who may need podiatry treatment. Treatment of pathological nails such as ingrowing/involuted nails and painful skin lesions including corns and verruca, are areas I have ensured to make a high priority in my skill set, as majority of the time, immediate relief can be achieved which allows the patient to walk out of the clinic happier and in less pain than when they first arrived.
What do you enjoy outside of life as a podiatrist?
Outside of being a podiatrist, I train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and strength work both of which require consistency, mental focus and resilience. Traits which I am able to bring to my clinical practice.