Naturopath | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Naturopaths believe in improving their clients' health through natural therapies and education about lifestyle, diet and exercise.

  • Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.  
  • Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.  
  • Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins,
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Naturopaths typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Naturopath you will typically work in your own business.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    33,876 GBP *
    per year
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Naturopath and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
    Find out what skills and qualifications can help you become a Naturopath

    You'll need:

    •  knowledge of the fine arts  
    •  knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses  
    •  knowledge of English language  
    •  the ability to use your initiative  
    •  excellent verbal communication skills  
    •  the ability to work well with others  
    •  leadership skills  
    •  the ability to teach pupils how to do something  
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Naturopath.
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Things to highlight for your Naturopath interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

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