There are hundreds of different jobs roles in the health and social care sector and the NHS is one of its biggest employers.
There are also many privately run hospitals, clinics and health centres around the country which need all sorts of people, with all sorts of skills and qualifications to provide the medical care we all need from time to time, or on a regular basis.
Health and social care careers are not just about doctors and nurses, dentists and midwives, ambulance drivers and paramedics, physiotherapists, scientists and surgeons. There are thousands of other workers whose jobs are vitally important and whose work supports both medical staff and patients, to ensure that everything runs smoothly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in surgeries, hospitals and healthcare centres across the land. Without the skills of administrators and managers, IT and technical staff, carers, cleaners and catering staff, painters, decorators and gardeners, the job of saving lives and keeping us all healthy would be pretty much impossible, even for the best medical staff! None of these roles require any specific qualifications in medical or science related subjects but they are all a necessary part of the day-to-day running of the NHS and its hospitals.
There are various categories within the health and social care sector, the main headings being medicine and nursing, medical technology, alternative therapies, administrative, clerical and management, education and training and transport. There is a huge, A to Z list on the NHS website of all the jobs within these categories and many more besides, so if you think you’ve got what it takes and you want to make a real, practical difference to people’s lives and their health and well being, choosing a job at any level in the health and social care sector is a great place to start!
May 13, 2015 Comments Off
Wherever you live there are people in your community who need care and support. Choose a career in social care and make a real difference to someone’s life. It’s not absolutely necessary to have formal qualifications to get a care job at entry level – what’s really important is that you’re the kind of person who is committed enough to ... Read More »
May 5, 2015 Comments Off
Emergency care careers are vital for the smooth running of hospital Accident and Emergency departments. There is a wide range of roles in the emergency care sector, whether it’s answering 999 calls, driving an ambulance in an emergency call-out, maintaining vehicles and medical equipment or supporting trained paramedics. Working in emergency care differs from other medical careers as it is ... Read More »
April 21, 2015 Comments Off
Ana Corner Ana’s interest in a career in social care initially stemmed from a work placement where she had supported adults within a social care environment. Ana has since pursued this interest through a combination of work experience and studies. She completed an Advanced 14-19 Diploma in Society, Health and Development, before gaining further qualifications and training working in positions ... Read More »
March 30, 2015 Comments Off
Working with small children is demanding but rewarding and if want to work with kids but don’t want to go down the teaching route, there are plenty of childcare careers to choose from. Nursery worker It’s important that children develop in a safe, supportive environment. Nursery work involves supervising activities, teaching, caring for and monitoring children’s progress. You may work ... Read More »
November 21, 2014 Comments Off
Working with the elderly can be challenging but amazingly rewarding. Think you’ve got what it takes? BY LOUIS ASHWORTH Jobs relating to working with elderly people range from visiting care worker to geriatric nurse. Working with older people can be tough and requires incredible patience and empathy. Enabling an elderly person to live comfortably and happily can make a huge ... Read More »
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