Lower salaries also in Scotland. Higher salaries in London, especially if working for private cosmetic surgeon. Academic work can have a good salary. Vary between a professor's secretary with their own room to working in a typing pool in a large teaching hospital. Overtime occasionally required but unlikely to be paid.
Jobs are available in most areas Work abroad available, especially in Gulf states.
Lifestyle implications Personal qualities and self-presentation is very important. May range between a lot of public contact in a busy practice to an administrative role with no contact. Ability to handle confidential information. Not easily offended or surprised. Travel Travel within a working day is uncommon Absence from home at night is uncommon Overseas work or travel is uncommon Gender balance Traditionally a female occupation.