NHS Health Careers
350 Careers. One NHS. Your Future.
Did you know?
- On a typical day in the NHS, 1.3 million people visit a GP surgery, 35,000 people call 999 and 44,000 people attend A&E.
- The NHS is the largest employer in Europe. It employs 1.6million people in England and not everyone is a doctor or nurse.
- There are more than 350 different careers in everything from estates and facilities, healthcare science and IT.
Routes Into The NHS
You don’t necessarily need a traditional degree to get started in the NHS. In fact, we train more than 20,000 apprentices every year including degree apprentices. From healthcare support worker to porter, you can start your NHS career no matter what qualifications you have.
We have opportunities available across the country and not just in hospitals. You could work in a community clinic, people’s homes or a prison.
Whatever NHS career you choose, you’ll know you’re making a difference to people’s lives from day one.
Be part of the team!
Career Stories
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Niamh Malone
NHS net zero apprentice
"Removal of waste is vital to a ‘green’ future, and you can clearly see the environmental benefits of handling waste correctly."
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Elisha Miller
Paramedic
"I enjoy the challenge of handling different emergencies every day and helping others when they need it most, whilst also evaluating prehospital research that will benefit patients."
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Kelvin Kamupira
Dental Nurse
"The best bit is seeing a patient who started anxious or nervous, smiling and become more confident at the end of their appointment or treatment."
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