Healthcare – where could you fit in?

Whether you’ve always wanted to work in healthcare or have never thought about it before, you will be surprised by the wide range of careers available. Whatever your qualifications, interests or skills, there is a role for you in healthcare. You could work directly with patients, in hospitals in support roles such as administration, with an ambulance service, or in the community.  

The National Health Service is the top recruiter across all boroughs in London with Professional Occupations (Health Professionals) and Elementary Occupations (Administration and Service Occupations) vacancies. Did you know that there are over 350 different careers in the NHS and nearly 39,000 nursing vacancies in the UK? The high demand for nurses keeps growing and the number of new jobs in personal services (care) is growing year on year.  

What roles are there? 

It doesn't matter whether you’re still in education, thinking about switching your career or already working in health, there’s bound to be a role for you with the NHS. 

Explore roles | Health Careers – find out about all the different careers on offer 

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/compare-roles/compare-roles-health - Not sure where to start with the hundreds of NHS careers? Use the compare roles section to get bite-size information on the entry requirements and training, pay and conditions, prospects and skills needed of up to three roles.  

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/FindYourCareer - To find the NHS careers that best suit you, all you need to do is answer some simple questions in this quick quiz. 

Planning a career in the NHS 

Many people need help to manage their career at some point in their life. In this section you'll find advice and tips on how you can help yourself in your career progression or supporting others take the next step.  

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/career-planning