Career development Must be mobile and pass postgraduate examinations to progress. Also need to be medically qualified beyond a certain level for some specialities. Part-time work available in clinical assistant grades. The salary data was collected in Dec 98 Consultant level, at the salary shown by 40, is common. Trust hospitals have the freedom to set different scales but have not yet done so.
Jobs are available in most areas Available in most large towns and cities.
Lifestyle implications Working long days and nights limits social life outside hospital. Can be very stressful. Short contracts of employment mean relocation and job search. A min 2.1 honours is required and Sciences are preferred. Self-funding will probably be necessary.