Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Care
Perform orthopaedic surgical procedures and manage musculoskeletal conditions to restore function and mobility.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is healthcare clinical knowledge?
This requirement appears in 0.4% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share was broadly unchanged compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts0.4%UK · 2025
Change in share0.0 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Musculoskeletal System Knowledge
Understanding anatomy and physiology of muscles and bones.
Emergency Cardiac Condition Management Skills
Ability to manage emergency cardiac conditions effectively.
Acute and Chronic Conditions
Diagnose and manage acute liver failure, abscesses, and chronic vegetative states.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO16.06. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where healthcare clinical knowledge appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physiotherapists Example titles: Physiotherapist · Community physiotherapist · Physiotherapy practitioner · Electro-therapist | 35.3% | |
| 2 | Podiatrists Example titles: Podiatrist · Foot health practitioner · Foot health professional · Chiropodist | 26.9% | |
| 3 | Occupational therapists Example titles: Occupational therapist · Community occupational therapist · Paediatric occupational therapist | 8.7% | |
| 4 | Telephonists Example titles: Telephonist · Call handler · Night operator · Phone operator | 8.5% | |
| 5 | Specialist medical practitioners Example titles: Medical consultant · Clinical fellow · Research fellow · Specialty doctor | 8.1% | |
| 6 | Medical and dental technicians Example titles: Dental technician · Limb fitter · Dental fitter · Denture maker | 7.6% | |
| 7 | Other health professionals n.e.c. Example titles: Health educator · Family planner · Dental therapist · Education officer | 6.6% | |
| 8 | Therapy professionals n.e.c. Example titles: Art therapist · Play therapist · Pet psychologist · Remedial gymnast | 6.5% | |
| 9 | Veterinarians Example titles: Veterinarian · Veterinary officer · Veterinary surgeon · Veterinary inspector | 6.0% | |
| 10 | Generalist medical practitioners Example titles: Medical practitioner · GP registrar · House officer · Junior doctor | 5.8% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Healthcare, Life Sciences and Related Systems
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare and Life Sciences Stress Management · Nursing Practice and Clinical Care · Clinical Governance and Trial Management | 35.8% | +1.9 pp | |
| 2 | Healthcare Clinical Systems Healthcare Delivery Model Knowledge · Dental Health Knowledge · Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 17.7% | +5.2 pp | |
| 3 | Psychology and Behavioural Health Mental Health Care and Behavioural Management · Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Autism Spectrum Care · Psychology and Behavioural Sciences | 7.8% | +0.5 pp | |
| 4 | Public Health and Safety Public Health Policy and Community Health Services · Healthcare Programs and Insurance Systems · Emergency Casualty Transport Skills | 4.8% | +2.8 pp | |
| 5 | Healthcare Information Systems Electronic Medical Records and Clinical Information Systems · Health Informatics · Patient Information Leaflet Development | 1.4% | 0.0 pp | |
| 6 | Healthcare Compliance and Policy Healthcare Facility Management Skills · Healthcare Compliance and Medical Regulations · Health Impact Assessment Techniques | 0.9% | -0.1 pp | |
| 7 | Healthcare Clinical Knowledge Selected skill · Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Care · Musculoskeletal System Knowledge · Emergency Cardiac Condition Management Skills | 0.4% | 0.0 pp | |
| 8 | Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Molecular Sciences Human and Molecular Biology Knowledge · Bioinformatics and Computational Chemistry Skills · Genomics and Omics Technique Skills | 0.3% | -0.2 pp | |
| 9 | Healthcare Administration and Education Child Development Intervention Techniques · Cognitive Skill Development Skills · Nurse Education Delivery Skills | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 10 | Healthcare Imaging and Radiological Sciences Radiological Science Knowledge · Functional MRI Imaging Techniques | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 11 | Healthcare Industry and Specialized Domains Ergometry and Ergonomic Design Knowledge · Dental Restoration Techniques | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 12 | Healthcare Finance and Billing Health Insurance and Managed Care Knowledge · Health Risk Assessment Concepts · Healthcare Card System Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 13 | Healthcare and Laboratory Systems Histology Cutting Instruments · Chromatography Data System Skills · Cytology Laboratory Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 14 | Healthcare and Emergency Response First Aid Technique Skills | 0.0% | -0.1 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.