NHS Jobs

The health service in the UK is one of the largest employers in the world with over 1.5 million people taking home a salary each month from the NHS. There are a huge variety of roles that prospective workers may wish to explore within the organisation and while many require clinical training, there are still a good number available in administrative, support and other behind the scenes jobs.

While there are a reported 400,000 nurses working within the NHS, this broad job title does little justice to the array of skills on show and the differentiation between the various nursing jobs. There are nurses who specialise in working with children, in the wider community, those with mental health disorders and within general practices among others. If you are considering a career in nursing then it is a wise move to decide a branch of nursing before you begin any formal training.

The other main branches of medical and patient-facing NHS jobs include dentistry, doctors, emergency services, research and therapy. With many of these careers the working hours can be long, occasionally fast paced and potentially very stressful so those seeking a healthcare job need to take this into consideration before they initiate any search. On the flip side of this, the rewards and job satisfaction involved in treating and helping patients far outweighs the pitfalls for many workers.

As stated, there are many roles within the NHS that require years of formal training. Many positions will stipulate that you complete a bachelor’s degree and then a further course of study depending on your chosen medical niche. This additional training will likely be a combination of further classroom work alongside gaining practical experience within a patient-facing environment and can last many more years. But salaries for the highly trained within the NHS can be considerable with doctors earning more than £100,000 per year with experience while high level nurses can earn more than £60,000 per annum.

Whatever path you choose in the NHS you will be expected to work within a team on a regular basis so such skills are vital in progressing your career. Clear communication, attention to detail and a personable manner will also help.