Health & Social Care
There are over 350 different NHS careers and everyone makes a difference to people’s lives every day. Here are some of the jobs in the health sector:
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Dentist
- Paramedic
- Physiotherapist
- Midwife
- Pharmacy Dispenser
- Optician
- Healthcare Assistant
- Nutritionist
- Psychologist
- Occupational Therapist
Social care is about providing physical, emotional and social support to help people live their lives. For various reasons and at different stages in their lives, some people need support to develop and maintain their independence, dignity and control.
Social care provides a whole range of services to support adults and older people.
If you work in social care, you could help people in their own homes, in residential homes or in a number of other places such as day centres or supported housing.
NHS Career Quiz
There are more than 350 different careers in the NHS. Many work with patients while others work behind the scenes. What they all have in common is that they make a difference to people’s lives.
To find the NHS careers that best suit you, all you need to do is answer some simple questions. To take the Quiz click on the button below:
NHS Careers Quiz
BSMS Virtual Work Experience Course
This course provides a ‘virtual’ work experience for those who are interested in a career in medicine. You will be introduced to the NHS before exploring the roles and skill sets of six different medical specialists. Along the way, you will also consider some of the challenges and wider issues doctors face. Click on the button below to access the course:
BSMS Virtual Work Experience Course
Caring in Hospitals
This free course, provided by the Open University, Caring in Hospitals, considers the type of care offered in hospitals, using Leeds General Hospital as a case study. The course looks at the people who have roles within the hospital, how they interact with each other and patients, and what they consider to be ‘care’. The different approaches and contributions to care by doctors and nurses are explored and patients give their perspective on the care they receive. The course content includes:
- An introduction to the Hospital.
- A day in the life of a hospital ward.
- Working together for health in hospital.
Click the button below to access the course:
Health Education England
The story below follows Danny, who hurts his leg playing football. We see his journey through treatment as he meets various healthcare staff who help get him back playing football. Simply click the link:
Observe GP
Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK. It is a free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team. Click on the button below to access Observe GP:
ICould
As part of the Education and Employers charity, the icould.com platform helps draw links between school subjects and jobs. It encourages you to discover opportunities you may not have known about before. It shows what is possible in the world of work. The site features over 1000 videos of real people talking about their careers – explaining their job role, career path and how different factors have shaped their choices. click on the link below to look at the health ones – there are 113 of them but you can filter for specific career opportunities.