Medical practitioner - job market

Medical practitioners, or doctors and consultants, are medical professionals who are tasked with the diagnosis, care and treatment of their patients. Learn more about a career in this field, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role.

See what opportunities are out there below.

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Who are the top employers of medical practitioners?

The most common employer in the UK is the NHS, however, medical practitioners work in a variety of settings.

Other types of employers could include:
  • Hospitals and clinics
  • Private families
  • Public departments like the prison service
  • The military
  • Private practices

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