Psychiatrist

In this role you could:

• assess your patient's condition by asking them about their thoughts
•  recommend treatments like counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy
•  get information from other sources like GPs, social workers or relatives
•  carry out blood tests or scans to rule out other health conditions
•  carry out psychiatric tests and prescribe medication

• counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
• knowledge of psychology
• knowledge of medicine and dentistry
• the ability to understand people’s reactions
• excellent verbal communication skills
• active listening skills
• knowledge of English language
• sensitivity and understanding
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through a university course or an apprenticeship.

With experience you could:

• become a senior consultant, once you're on the General Medical Council Specialist Register
•  lead a team or manage a unit or department
•  move into teaching trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals