Potential earnings
£54,383.84
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other health-related professional occupations. They may work autonomously or in teams with other health workers.
Main tasks
- Provides prosthetic devices to patients and advises on rehabilitation.
- Conducts specialised diagnostic tests for a variety of health conditions and advise on treatment.
- Diagnoses and treats patients with a variety of hearing-related problems.
- Conducts medical education relevant to specialism and provides team leadership and supervision.
- Operate heart-lung machines during surgical procedures.
- Provides high level support within surgical teams before, during and after surgery.
- Provides expert technical and technological support in the delivery of critical care.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
3 related courses
Access to Higher Education: Medicine (19+) - Full-time
Course Areas:
Access to Higher Education and EmploymentScience
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Access to Higher Education: Health Professions (Nursing and Midwifery) (19+) - Full-time
Course Areas:
Access to Higher Education and EmploymentHealth and Social CareScience
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Access to Higher Education: Health and Social Care (Social Work Route) (19+) - Full-time
Course Areas:
Access to Higher Education and EmploymentHealth and Social CareHumanities and Social Sciences
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£36,663.74
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 0% |
| Level 1 | 2% |
| Level 2 | 5% |
| Level 3 | 10% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 15% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 42% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 23% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 3% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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