Medical practitioners

£60,486

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

42 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

0.8%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Generalist medical practitioners

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2211

Generalist 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 work in hospitals or in general practice and, where necessary, refer the patient to a specialist.

Common tasks include:

examines patient, arranges for any necessary x-rays or other tests and interprets results
diagnoses condition and prescribes and/or administers appropriate treatment
administers medical tests and inoculations against communicable diseases
supervises patient’s progress and advises on diet, exercise and other preventative action
refers patient to specialist where necessary and liaises with specialist
prepares and delivers lectures, undertakes research, and conducts and participates in clinical trials
supervises the implementation of care and treatment plans by other healthcare providers

Qualifications

Entrants require a university degree from a medical school recognised by the General Medical Council followed by two years of pre-registration training as a house officer. Some medical schools operate graduate entry schemes. Once the pre-registration period as house officer is completed, further postgraduate training in a general practice training programme is completed

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Generalist medical practitioners

Doctor General practitioner House officer (hospital service) Medical practitioner Physician

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