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Geriatrician
Becumin a geriatrician is an excitin an rewardin career choice, especially in Scotland, whaur the auld population is growin rapidly. This specialty focuses on the healthcare o auld folk, addressin their unique medical needs an improvin their quality o life. Wi an increasin demand for geriatric care, this path offers a wealth o opportunities for young professionals eager tae make a difference in the lives o elderly patients.
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Curious about being a geriatrician? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
As a geriatrician, ye will specialise in the healthcare o auld folk, managin complex medical conditions an coordinatin care across various services. Yer role will involve assessin patients, developin treatment plans, an workin closely wi families tae ensure the best outcomes. Ye will also engage in research an education, contributin tae the advancement o geriatric medicine an improvin practices within the healthcare system.
1Conductin comprehensive assessments o elderly patients
2Developin an implementin personalised care plans
3Collaboratin wi multidisciplinary teams tae optimise patient care
Career progression & pay
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Getting in
Junior Geriatrician
£40,000
Medical Degree
As a junior geriatrician, ye will begin yer journey in this specialty, workin under supervision tae gain experience in managin elderly patients.
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Building up
Mid-level Geriatrician
£70,000
Specialist Trainin
In this stage, ye will hae gained significant experience an will be responsible for mair complex cases, leadin care teams an mentorin junior staff.
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At the top
Senior Geriatrician
£100,000
Consultant Status
As a senior geriatrician, ye will lead geriatric services, influence policy, an drive improvements in elderly care across the healthcare system.
Degrees that lead here via Medicine and Dentistry
Applied Medical Sciences
University College London
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Kent
Apprenticeships that lead here
No apprenticeship standard maps directly yet - the university or college route is the main way in.
Who hires - top UK employers
NHS
The National Health Service is the largest employer in the UK, providin comprehensive healthcare services.
Bupa
A leadin healthcare provider offerin services for elderly care an rehabilitation.
Care UK
Specialises in elderly care services across the UK, focusin on quality an compassion.
How to get in - your routes
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