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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Medical Consultant jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 26 Medical Consultant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Medical Consultant do?

  Tasks required include:

  • Administers medical tests and inoculations against communicable diseases.
  • Diagnoses condition and prescribes and/or administers appropriate treatment/surgery.
  • Examines patient, arranges for any necessary x-rays or other tests and interprets results.
  • Performs specialist medical tasks such as surgery, anaesthetisation and diagnostic or interventional radiology.
  • Prepares and delivers lectures, undertakes research, and conducts and participates in clinical trials.
  • Provides specialist advice to generalist medical practitioners or other specialists.
  • Supervises patient’s progress and advises on diet, exercise and other preventative action.
  • Takes overall responsibility for, supervises and directs the implementation of care and treatment plans by other healthcare providers.

• What are the entry requirements for a Medical Consultant?

  Entrants require a university degree from a medical school recognised by the General Medical Council followed by two years of pre-registration training as a house officer, and further postgraduate training in a chosen speciality. Some medical schools operate graduate entry schemes.