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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.

Salary and earnings

Potential earnings

£54,383.84

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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Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.