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SOC 2212 Health professionals

Specialist medical practitioners Salary

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About this role

Specialist medical practitioners diagnose, treat and prevent illness and disease, providing direct patient care or specialist medical services. They work across primary care, hospitals and specialist clinics, following evidence-based clinical practices.

Key responsibilities

  • Examining, diagnosing and treating patients
  • Prescribing medication and treatment plans
  • Referring patients to specialist services when required
  • Maintaining accurate medical records
  • Participating in clinical governance and continuing professional development

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires an MBBS or equivalent medical degree (5-6 years), followed by Foundation Programme (2 years) and specialty training (3-8 years depending on specialisation). Full GMC registration is mandatory.

Career outlook

Persistent workforce shortages across the NHS. High demand in primary care, emergency medicine and psychiatry. Overseas recruitment is significant.

Key skills

Clinical diagnosis Patient communication Evidence-based medicine Clinical decision-making Team working

Common industries

  • NHS
  • Private healthcare
  • Primary care
  • Hospital medicine
  • Public health

Data coverage

SOC code 2212
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available

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