NHS Careers - Advice on Working in the Public Sector

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There are over 70 professions within the NHS, which means there can be a job for everyone. People entering the NHS are required to work in a range of environments, with a variety of clients. It’s important for healthcare workers to be good communicators, able to work within a team as well as on their own. For some jobs, academic qualifications and supervised practice are also required prior to the individual being employed in their chosen profession. The NHS also offers some favourable funding arrangements for students, including the payment of course fees, a bursary and study time.

Working in the NHS offers a range of benefits including, a good pension scheme and subsidised childcare provision. They are also committed to improving the working lives of all NHS staff, enabling a better work/life balance, and providing encouragement and opportunity to advance as part of a healthcare team.