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Geriatrician
Arrr, matey! As a geriatrician, ye be the captain of care fer the elderly crew. With the seas of time givin' rise to more aged sailors, the demand fer yer skills be higher than ever. Ye'll be preventin', diagnosin', and treatin' ailments that come with the tides of age, buildin' strong bonds with yer patients like a trusty shipmate.
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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 be responsible fer providin' comprehensive care to yer elderly crew. Ye'll work closely with a crew of professionals to chart individual treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of yer older shipmates. Ye'll be conductin' assessments, prescribin' medications, and supportin' families, all while navigatin' the waters of healthcare.
1Conductin' geriatric assessments and diagnoses.
2Creatin' individual treatment plans fer elderly patients.
3Collaboratin' with care staff and other professionals.
Career progression & pay
01
Getting in
Junior Geriatrician
₤50,000
Medical degree
Ye'll start yer journey in a clinic or practice, gainin' foundational experience in geriatrics.
02
Building up
Geriatric Specialist
₤80,000
Specialist training
In this phase, ye'll take on more responsibility and lead treatment plans fer complex cases.
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At the top
Senior Geriatrician
₤120,000
Years of experience
Ye be a leadin' expert in yer field, captaining a crew of doctors and caregivers.
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 of the UK, providin' comprehensive care.
Bupa
Private healthcare provider focusin' on the elderly.
Care UK
Offerin' healthcare services across the UK.
How to get in - your routes
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