Medical Practitioner
Tasks
- Supervises the implementation of care and treatment plans by other healthcare providers.
- Prepares and delivers lectures, undertakes research, and conducts and participates in clinical trials.
- Refers patient to specialist where necessary and liaises with specialist.
- Supervises patient’s progress and advises on diet, exercise and other preventative action.
- Administers medical tests and inoculations against communicable diseases.
- Diagnoses condition and prescribes and/or administers appropriate treatment.
- Examines patient, arranges for any necessary x-rays or other tests and interprets results.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 11% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£49,226 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for medical practitioner is £49,226
4,885 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 4,885. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for medical practitioner roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £49,226 per year. That is about £4,102 per month or £25.24 per hour. New workers generally start on £13,199, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £101,367
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 4,885 people are employed in the region.
