Careers in health and care
Whatever your skills, qualifications or interests, there is a career in health and care for you. Whatever qualifications you have, there are multiple pathways available that can support you to develop the skills, knowledge, behaviour and values required to work in health and care.
Whatever your preference, working directly with patients in a clinical role, a porter or customer service, in hospitals, in the ambulance care team, estates and facilities, administration, digital services, community care or volunteering, there are hundreds of opportunities for you to not only enter into a health or care role, but progress to the career of your dreams.
Explore careers
In the NHS, there are more than 350 roles available over many professional groups. Click on the boxes below to find out more about the different roles available, as well as what career progression looks like, and what qualifications you need.
You can do a free career quiz to find out what NHS career best suits you, or visit SkillsForCare to find out more about the professional groups in the care sector.
Why work in health and care?
All of those who work in health and care have one thing in common: We care. Everyone in the sector is here to do something that helps. Whether you are a receptionist, an IT technician, or a doctor, we work hard to care for people and make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Regulated and non-regulated roles
Some careers in health and care require a professional registration with a regulatory body. This means there is a legal requirement to have certain qualifications and experience (or meet an alternative condition or requirement) to carry out certain professional activities or use a protected title.
Regulatory bodies in health and care include the General Dental Council (GDC,) Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC,) General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC,) Health and Care Professions Council and many more.
Registrations can be gained through place-based work qualifications such as apprenticeships. An example of this is the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship.
Career progression
Dependent on your personal goals, you will have opportunities to progress through professional development. Your leadership team will help you to grow your skills, gain new ones and there are opportunities for promotion to roles at a higher pay grade.
With annual reviews and appraisals and the support of our team, you’ll have career potential that matches your ambitions.
Benefits
There are many benefits to choosing a career in health and care. NHS organisations have a duty of care to their staff to make sure they do all they can to assure the health, safety and wellbeing of those who work with them.
Click the link below to visit our Benefits page to find out more.
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