The NHS is one of the biggest employers in the world, not just the UK, and the range of careers on offer goes far beyond doctor or nurse. If you are looking for employment, then it is highly probable that you will find something that suits your skills and experience.
Non-healthcare careers in the NHS include administrative or maintenance roles. There are also many healthcare and healthcare-adjacent positions in non-NHS establishments such as care homes. Examples of available care assistant jobs can be seen at www.caremark.ie/job-opportunities/care-assistant-job-opportunities/.
Ambulance Service Team
These are the people involved in responding to emergencies and ensuring patients are attended to, treated and transported as necessary. It includes paramedics and also medical assistants and technicians as well as call handlers and dispatchers.
Allied Health Professionals
Allied health professionals are individuals who are adjacent to regular healthcare workers and can provide related or alternative care. This may include art, drama, dance or music therapists, dieticians, osteopaths, occupational therapists or speech and language therapists.
Healthcare Support Workers
If you have “assistant” or “support worker” in your job title, this classification may apply to you. Healthcare assistant, maternity support worker, physiotherapy assistant, prosthetic technician and radiography assistant are all examples.
Health Informatics
Careers in health informatics are about collecting, administering and preserving data in line with relevant privacy laws. This includes roles in records, information management, ICT and library services.
Estates and Facilities
People are needed to manage and maintain buildings and services. This could include caretakers, housekeepers, catering staff, window cleaners, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, security personnel, health and safety officers or any other position involving the safety and functioning of the physical space.
Management
There need to be people overseeing different departments and services to ensure they run smoothly and coordinate with each other. Different roles in this category include clinical manager, financial manager, operational manager and estates manager.
This is just a small window into the job opportunities available within the NHS. It may provide a starting point for you to search for roles that could be suitable for you.
