Medical Practitioners
Medical practitioners diagnose mental and physical injuries, disorders and diseases, prescribe and give treatment, recommend preventative action, and conduct medical education and research activities. They may specialise in particular areas of modern medicine or work in general practice and, where necessary, refer the patient to a specialist.
£56,980
Median Salary
New workers start around £23,072. Normal pay is £56,980 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £122,533.
Daily 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.
- Administers medical tests and inoculations against communicable diseases.
- Diagnoses condition and prescribes and/or administers appropriate treatment/surgery.
- Examines patient, arranges for any necessary x-rays or other tests and interprets results.
Skills employers are asking for
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Science
- Learning Strategies
- Speaking
- Writing
- Mathematics
Related Courses
Early Years and Health and Social Care Combined - Level 1
Learn the basics of care with our Early Years and Health and Social Care Combined - Level 1 course!
Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College
Health and Social Care - Level 2
Turn your passion into a career with our Health and Social Care - Level 2 course!
Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College
Access to Higher Education (Health Professionals) - Level 3
Join a fulfilling career with our Access to HE in Health course!
Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College
Health and Social Care - Level 3
Expand on your health knowledge on our Level 3 course!
Length: 2 Years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College
Health - T Level
Length: 2 Years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Kidderminster College