This page covers some ideas of work in Nursing Doctors Dentists NHS within the health
service in the UK when we have found a website that may prove of some use
we have included a link
Health Sector Health Hospitals Doctors Nurses
The NHS employs about 1 million staff. Approximately 10% of these are doctors.
One of the exciting and challenging parts of the health service is that it offers a wide range of
employment opportunities for many people. No matter what qualifications a person has there is
usually a job they can undertake. People may never have thought of a career in the NHS because
they associate the service with nurses, doctors and therapists. However, there are many other
types of jobs needing to be undertaken to ensure the smooth running of the service.
E.g. Heating and ventilation engineering, estate management, portering, medical illustration,
pharmacy, clinical psychology, information technology, stores work, medical laboratory
work and accountancy just to name a few.
Below are some of the better recognised professions in the NHS and Healthcare
Doctors
Doctors are responsible for the diagnosis, care and treatment of illnesses, infections,
diseases and the well-being of people. They may work in a variety of settings such as in
hospital or as a family doctor.
Doctors Training
Learning to be a doctor involves a long and expensive course of study. It can take a minimum of
9 years to train as a general practitioner (GP) and 12 years before a doctor is suitably
qualified to apply for a post as a hospital consultant
Dentists
Dentists will work with patients and the general public in a number of ways, preventing and
treating dental and oral disease, correcting dental irregularities (particularly in children)
and treating dental and facial injuries.
Dentists Training
If you wish to pursue a career in dentistry you will usually need 3 science A levels at
grades AAA to ABB, including Chemistry, or 2 science A levels including Chemistry and Maths,
as well as supporting GCSEs.
Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery is the flagship of the Health Care Profession. Very few professions
today offer such a range of specialties, varied career paths and promotional opportunities
Nursing is a rewarding and challenging career choice but it is also a flexible one.
Life brings change - Nursing is profession that can adapt to your needs.
Nurse Training
The minimum educational qualifications for entry to nursing and midwifery programmes are
set by the Nursing & Midwifery Council. These are statutory requirements (set by law)
which must be met by all entrants to the Diploma and Degree programmes Regardless of
Age and Experience
1. Diploma of higher education in nursing (DipHE Nursing) 3 years
* Supervised nursing practice is 50% of the programme and takes place in both
hospital and community settings.
below please find some links we believe may be useful in pursuing a career
in Health
NHS Careers Page
RCM Royal College of Midwives
The RCM is the only trade union and professional organisation
run by midwives for midwives
RCN Royal College of Nursing
The RCN represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in
practice and shapes health policies
HCSA Professional body for senior doctors
THE HCSA IS: A strong cohesive organisation which is solely
devoted to the interests of all Senior Hospital Doctors
CDNA Community and District Nursing Association
Specialist trade union affiliated to both the TUC and STUC and represent those
nurses who work in the community, making highly skilled decisions on a
daily basis in primary care.
The first place to check for courses is in your local college or university
Colleges and University List by County or sector in the UK
General Medical and Health Work Agencies including for nurses and Doctors Positions
UK WIDE
Beresford Blake Thomas
UK WIDE
Nationwide
UK WIDE
Primetime
UK WIDE
Quantica
UK WIDE
Medical Professionals
UK WIDE
Windsor Recruitment
UK WIDE
Locum Group
Action Medical Bath
Amicus Recruitment Battle
Jonus Consulting Beckenham
Jonus Consulting Darlington
Medic International Edinburh
Medic International Hatfield
Corinth Healthcare Keighley
Southern Cross Dental London
ASA Locums London
Corinth Healthcare London
Flame Recruitment Nottingham - Flame Health
Corinth Healthcare Paisley
Medical Professionals Preston
Futuro Medical Sevenoaks
Maxxima Group Shenfield Essex
CV Stars Shortlands Kent
Grist Medical SOUTHAMPTON
