Whatever your skills, qualifications or interests, there is a career in health and care for you. There are multiple pathways available that can support you to develop the skills, knowledge, behaviour and values required to work in health and care.
In the NHS, there are more than 350 roles available over many professional groups.
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.
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.
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.
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.