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Current NHS Health Service Jobs2007-04-16: Sessional work is frequently available. Around 10% of dentists work in the Hospital Dental Service and 6% in the Community Dental Service. Most dental hygienists work in dental practices. Most work is in hospitals. There may be opportunities to work abroad. There are some opportunities to work abroad. Some work in hospitals, a few teach, but most work in private practice. Sterile services technicians work in NHS hospitals, private hospitals or military hospitals. There can be opportunities to work abroad. There are also opportunities to work abroad.
Alexander Technique Practitioner Although still relatively small, the Alexander Technique represents a growing profession and around 2,500 practitioners are currently registered with the STAT. Some work from home, and others practice in natural health clinics, sharing with other practitioners of complementary medicine. Prospects will depend on both local demand and personal ability. (Alexander Technique Practitioner). ( Practitioners are usually self-employed. Treatment is still very personal and reputations are made by recommendation, successful diagnosis and treatment). Back to top
Ambulance Care Assistant Most ambulance personnel are trained by and work for the NHS, although there are some opportunities to train and work in the armed forces. There are some openings for NHS trained staff with private ambulance services, run by private hospitals or large firms with their own on-site ambulance service. Some care assistants progress to other roles within the ambulance service such as ambulance technician and paramedic. (Ambulance Care Assistant). ( Employment in the ambulance service is generally stable). Back to top
Ambulance Paramedic Some ambulance services are beginning to employ experienced paramedics in the role of emergency care practitioner ECP. Some services offer the opportunity to train as helicopter ambulance crews or to operate car or motorcycle rapid response units. Paramedics can also progress into areas such as operational management, control and training, or human resources. Paramedics are increasingly working in other areas of health care, such as the community, with GPs and practice nurses, caring for patients in the surgery and visiting them at home. (Ambulance Paramedic). ( Most ambulance personnel are trained by and work for the NHS, although there are some opportunities to train and work in the armed forces or private ambulance services). Back to top
Ambulance Technician Ambulance technicians can usually apply to become ambulance paramedics after they have gained at least one years experience of emergency work as a fully qualified technician. (Ambulance Technician). ( Most ambulance personnel are trained by and work for the NHS, although there are some opportunities to train and work in the armed forces or private ambulance services). Back to top
Art Therapist However, there are opportunities within the private health care sector, voluntary sector, with drug and alcohol services, and the prison service. (Art Therapist). ( Most art therapists work within the NHS or local authority social services departments. Sessional work is frequently available). Back to top
Care Assistant Promotion depends upon experience and qualifications. (Care Assistant). ( Care assistants are employed by health authorities, social services, private organisations and voluntary agencies). Back to top
Chiropodist Some may choose to work in private practice; this is usually on a part-time basis as setting up a surgery can be expensive. (Chiropodist). ( Most newly qualified chiropodists work within the NHS to gain experience and develop further skills). Back to top
Chiropody Assistant This work provides valuable experience if you wish to train to become a qualified chiropodist, podiatrist; however, to become qualified you would still be required to follow the same route as those without relevant experience. (Chiropody Assistant). ( Chiropody assistants can work within the NHS, in private practice or in the retail sector). Back to top
Clinical Engineer In universities, research work may be combined with teaching duties. Some clinical engineers are self-employed and work on a consultancy basis. Chartered engineers may progress into senior general management and be responsible for a team of incorporated engineers and technicians. (Clinical Engineer). ( Employers include hospitals, universities, research establishments such as the Medical Research Council, and manufacturers of medical equipment). Back to top
Clinical Scientist There are opportunities in the NHS, in the diagnostics and pharmaceutical industries, and in private hospitals and research institutes. Clinical microbiologists may also work for the Public Health Laboratory Service. (Clinical Scientist). ( Only a small number of clinical scientists are appointed to Grade C positions). Back to top
Dental Nurse There may be an improvement in pay and prospects if statutory registration with the General Dental Council is introduced. The role of the dental nurse could be expanded and some dental nurses may become practice managers. In large dental practices, dental units, hospitals and in the community dental service there are opportunities for senior posts. (Dental Nurse). ( Some dental nurses choose to train as Dental Hygienists or Dental Therapists). Back to top
Dental Therapist Some may work self-employed on a freelance basis. They are also able to work in the new Personal Dental Services and will probably be employed in the proposed Dental Access Units. Some take the Certificate in Oral Health Education awarded by Nottingham University to specialise in health promotion. (Dental Therapist). ( There are approximately 380 enrolled dental therapists in the UK, working in NHS and private practices). Back to top
Dentist Corporate bodies such as Boots now offer more extensive dental services. NHS reforms will see a range of incentives aimed at attracting dentists on career breaks back into the profession, including an estimated ￡4000 welcome back grant, refresher training and flexible working options. (Dentist). ( Around 10% of dentists work in the Hospital Dental Service and 6% in the Community Dental Service). Back to top
Dental Hygienist Other opportunities include working with the community dental service, hospitals, industry, dental schools or the Armed Forces. Some hygienists work overseas, particularly in Europe. (Dental Hygienist). ( Most dental hygienists work in dental practices). Back to top
Dietitian The majority of dietitians are employed in the NHS.. It is possible to work as a dietitian on a freelance, self-employed basis. There may be opportunities for work both in the UK and abroad across a range of specialisms including sports nutrition, research, the media, and health promotion. (Dietitian). ( Other employers include food and drink manufacturers, supermarket chains and the private health sector). Back to top
District Nurse There are also opportunities to work in research, education or for a statutory nursing body, developing training or giving careers advice. There are promotion opportunities available in clinical specialisms, health service management or teaching. (District Nurse). ( There is a steady demand for new district nurses. There are opportunities to work abroad, especially in developing countries). Back to top
Doctor Gp There are over 40,000 GPs in the UK working under contract for the NHS. The armed forces employ a small number of GPs. Most GP practices use a deputising service for out-of-hours work and cover for periods of absence of practice doctors. Others do advisory work for pharmaceutical companies, occupational health services, the Benefits Agency, as well as the police and prison service. There are limited opportunities to work in postgraduate GP education. (Doctor Gp). ( Over 80 per cent of these doctors work as principals in GP practices. Some GPs may take on work outside the practice). Back to top
Doctor Hospital There are also an increasing number of doctors in private hospitals. There are limited opportunities for hospital doctors in the armed forces. Most NHS consultants do some private work and the number of patients paying for private medical consultations, treatment and surgery is increasing. Competition for promotion through the various training grades can be keen, depending on the specialist area chosen. (Doctor Hospital). ( There are approximately 62,000 hospital doctors in the NHS). Back to top
Doctor Surgeon A small but increasing number work in hospitals in the private sector. Surgeons begin independent practice as a consultant, normally between the ages of 32 and 34. (Doctor Surgeon). ( Many NHS surgeons take on private patients). Back to top
Dramatherapist Many dramatherapists work on a freelance basis. (Dramatherapist). ( Work often depends on organisations gaining funding for particular projects). Back to top
Emergency Medical Dispatcher Most ambulance personnel are trained by, and work for, the NHS, although there are some opportunities to train and work in the It is common for PTS controllers to move on to become emergency medical dispatchers. the selection process. Employment in the ambulance services is generally stable, but you are likely to find most vacancies in London and the South East. (Emergency Medical Dispatcher). ( armed forces. team of dispatchers, call handlers). Back to top
Health Care Assistant Some health care assistants pursue a career in nursing. (Health Care Assistant). ( Health care assistants work within the NHS and private hospitals, local authority and private residential or nursing homes, in home). Back to top
Health Promotion towns and cities. Career development is not very structured and health promotion specialists tend to enter employment at a senior level and remain to another part of the country for job opportunities. The profession is changing, and the public health function is being strengthened as the occupational standards for the profession are reviewed. (Health Promotion). ( National Health Service authorities and trusts, local authorities or voluntary organisations may employ health promotion specialists). Back to top
Health Records Clerk Most work is in hospitals. Work can also be found in GP surgeries, private hospitals and HM Forces. (Health Records Clerk). ( opportunities to work abroad. Annual Income). Back to top
Health Service Manager Opportunities are available for health service managers within the NHS and private hospitals. There are also some opportunities in larger GP practices and in Primary Care Trusts, which structures within NHS organisations. (Health Service Manager). ( strategic directions in health care. commission local services. On completion of the Finance Management Scheme or the General Management Scheme, progression to senior management). Back to top
Health Visitor There are opportunities for health visitors all over the UK, in rural and urban communities. There are new nurse consultant posts at the top of the profession. In addition, a new role of family health nurse is being piloted. (Health Visitor). ( In Scotland, public health nurses are involved in the wider aspects of community health planning). Back to top
Hospital Play Specialist departments, child development centres, hospices and in community work with community paediatricians. (Hospital Play Specialist). ( Hospital play specialists are employed by NHS hospital trusts in hospital wards, outpatient departments, accident and emergency). Back to top
Hospital Porter Competition for posts is Individuals with suitable skills and personal qualities could achieve promotion to a more senior post. To progress into management. (Hospital Porter). ( Vacancies for hospital porters are advertised in the local press, jobcentres and through local NHS trusts, hospitals). Back to top
Medical Laboratory Assistant Most MLAs work in NHS hospitals, however, phlebotomists for instance may find similar work in the blood transfusion service, university laboratories, and government research departments. requirements for a biomedical science degree you may be able to study this part-time whilst continuing to work. Institute of Biomedical Science. (Medical Laboratory Assistant). ( Medical laboratory assistants can progress into different roles. cardiological technician/cardiographer, cervical cytology screener, or phlebotomist). Back to top
Medical Secretary There are opportunities for medical secretaries all over the UK, working in GPs surgeries, health centres, National Health Service or private hospitals, or supporting academic staff in medical schools industry and in complementary medicine. commerce. Opportunities may exist in office management or practice administration. (Medical Secretary). ( Medical secretaries can also work in the pharmaceutical). Back to top
Microbiologist investigation for hospitals, universities or the Public Health Laboratory Service, and commercial work in medical and technical publishers, broadcasters and museums. Some move into administration work with government departments or privatised agencies such as the Food Standards Agency, the Environment Agency or the Health and Safety Executive. (Microbiologist). ( Microbiologists work for a wide range of employers. They undertake research and development work, scientific analysis and). Back to top
Midwife There are some opportunities to be self-employed and to practice independently in accordance with NMC guidelines. Prospects for promotion are good; there are new midwife consultant posts at the top of the profession. (Midwife). ( forces. There are opportunities to work overseas especially in developing countries. There are also opportunities). Back to top
Music Therapist There are over 300 music therapists registered in the UK. Jobs are often on a part-time or temporary basis. (Music Therapist). ( Some music therapists work in private practice and are self-employed). Back to top
Nurse Adult Branch employers include private hospitals and nursing homes, schools and colleges, HM Forces, the prison service and industry. Some nurses go onto train to become midwives, district nurses or health visitors others become clinical self-employed. (Nurse Adult Branch). ( The NHS is the largest employer of nurses. Promotion for registered nurses is usually to sister or charge nurse, responsible for managing a hospital ward, clinic or department). Back to top
Nurse Child Branch The NHS is the largest employer of nurses. Promotion for registered nurses is usually to sister or charge nurse, responsible for managing a hospital ward, clinic or department, Childrens nurses may train in another branch of nursing - adult, learning disability or mental health. (Nurse Child Branch). ( childrens nurses in the private sector. Some nurses choose to move into health visiting or school nursing). Back to top
Nurse Learning Disability Branch clearly defined career structure. There are new nurse consultant posts at the top of the profession. a team leader in a residential unit; or train for another branch of nursing - adult, child or mental health. (Nurse Learning Disability Branch). ( Learning disability nurses may choose to specialise in an area such as sensory disability or manage a learning disability unit; become). Back to top
Nurse Mental Health Branch Opportunities are good, as there is a shortage of nurses in the UK. Promotion prospects in the NHS are excellent and there is a clearly defined career structure. There are new nurse consultant posts at the top of the profession. There are some opportunities in the private sector and in social service teams. (Nurse Mental Health Branch). ( Mental health nurses may also train for another branch of nursing - adult, child, learning disability, or train for other roles such as sister or charge nurse). Back to top
Occupational Health Nurse Occupational health nurses are found in all kinds of organisations including factories, office complexes, universities and colleges, department stores and hospitals. trust. Self-employment is possible, including working as an occupational health consultant. There are some opportunities to work abroad. (Occupational Health Nurse). ( Some occupational health nurses progress to managing other occupational health staff or running an occupational health centre. It). Back to top
Occupational Therapist With two years post-qualifying experience, prospects are good for applying for more senior posts. Some therapists progress to senior clinician or head of occupational therapy services in the NHS. Some occupational therapists move into private practice, or self-employment, freelance work. (Occupational Therapist). ( social services manager. Therapists can also work in). Back to top
Occupational Therapy Support Worker Most occupational therapy support workers are employed by the NHS or social services, although there are some jobs in the private health sector and with voluntary organisations. Training involves completing a part-time degree and requires you to have the backing of your employer. (Occupational Therapy Support Worker). ( occupational therapist. the BAOT hold information on relevant course providers). Back to top
Optician Dispensing Some work in hospitals, a few teach, but most work in private Smaller numbers are employed as consultants to lens manufacturers or as sales representatives selling ophthalmological Registration with the General Optical Council is recognised in many countries abroad. (Optician Dispensing). ( practice. Opportunities are available to become self-employed. Promotion instruments). Back to top
Orthoptist The majority of orthoptics are employed in the NHS but some work in private hospitals and universities. British orthoptic training and qualifications are recognised in most countries; there are opportunities to work overseas. (Orthoptist). ( Armed Forces. careers and promotion structure from basic grade orthoptist to head orthoptist). Back to top
Pharmacist Some pharmacists go on to teach, others work as locums filling temporary holiday posts. Promotion opportunities are excellent in larger pharmacies, and can lead to regional or national management. career structure in the NHS. (Pharmacist). ( self-employed, owning and managing a pharmacy, or possibly work overseas. industries, and scientific journalism). Back to top
Pharmacologist pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers of chemicals, food and drink products, household goods or cosmetics, NHS hospitals, the Public Health Laboratory Service, and government or charity-funded research institutes. for multinational companies, so there may be opportunities to work abroad. Pharmacology graduates wishing to work in medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine may be able to do so by completing a country. (Pharmacologist). ( medical sales and marketing, drug registration, patent work, and information science. A large proportion of pharmacologists work shortened degree course). Back to top
Pharmacy Technician In the community retail sector, promotion can mean moving into management, sales or marketing. Some technicians move into research, development and production work in hospitals or the pharmaceutical industry. (Pharmacy Technician). ( Hospital technicians seeking promotion usually undertake further study. technician in NHS hospitals). Back to top
Physiotherapist Most physiotherapists work in the NHS. Other opportunities include working for local authorities or in the private sector in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, fitness centres and sports clinics, or self-employed in private practice. As an experienced physiotherapist promotion to senior positions is possible. (Physiotherapist). ( opportunities in large organisations to work in occupational health. Others work in). Back to top
Physiotherapy Assistant physiotherapy, leading to registration as a qualified physiotherapist. Check with individual universities for details on their entry requirements. obtained from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. (Physiotherapy Assistant). ( In some areas NHS trusts and universities run linked schemes which allow physiotherapy assistants to take a part-time degree in). Back to top
Prosthetist Prosthetists and orthotists usually work for commercial orthotic or prosthetic service manufacturing companies contracted to the Demand for prosthetists and orthotists in the UK may increase. orthotists. UK courses have an internationally renowned reputation. development. (Prosthetist). ( There are some opportunities working abroad for: overseas health organisations and manufacturing and servicing companies; orthotists). Back to top
Psychologist Local authorities employ psychologists mainly in education or social services departments, working in child guidance and The Civil Service employs psychologists in the Home Office, Prison Service, Department for Education and Ministry of Defence. Psychologists in the private sector work in human resources management, private practice, market research or freelance consultancy. Promotion prospects are good for chartered psychologists. (Psychologist). ( community homes. shortages of clinical and educational psychologists). Back to top
Psychotherapist Psychotherapists can also work in the public sector or with a voluntary organisation. Some psychotherapists become self-employed and set up independently in private practice. years of post-qualifying experience. working with private clients that wish to make changes in their lives teaching and lecturing. (Psychotherapist). ( working in a mental health setting like a hospital training professionals). Back to top
Radiographer There are some opportunities to work in private hospitals or the armed forces, and to work abroad. counselling and palliative care; using particular techniques or equipment; or working with a particular group of patients. Others may specialise in research, teaching or quality assurance. Career progression is to senior radiographer and superintendent. (Radiographer). ( Most radiographers are employed in NHS hospitals, clinics or radiotherapy centres. management). Back to top
Radiography Helper Applicants need to contact their local NHS trust or private hospitals for information on local opportunities. (Radiography Helper). ( radiotherapy departments). Back to top
Rehabilitation Specialist Most rehabilitation specialists work in the NHS and are employed by health authorities or community trusts. focus their work in a range of areas, such as balance rehabilitation, cochlear implants, or in assisting people with learning disabilities or dual sensory loss. with a training role in higher education. There are increasing opportunities for further study and research. (Rehabilitation Specialist). ( limited opportunities with voluntary organisations. Rehabilitation specialists can). Back to top
Sterile Services Technician Sterile services technicians work in NHS hospitals, private hospitals or military hospitals. abroad. Technicians can progress in to assistant management and then service management posts. Sciences hold information about professional membership of the Institute of Sterile Services Management. (Sterile Services Technician). ( Supervisory Management or an Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) qualification). Back to top
School Nurse There are currently around 2,500 school nurses employed by NHS trusts throughout the UK. for a position offering more responsibility and experience. health visitor. (School Nurse). ( School nurses are also employed in the private sector, working in independent boarding schools and day schools). Back to top
Speech Language Therapist Other posts exist in private hospitals and clinics, in some special schools and with charitable and voluntary organisations. promotion in clinical and management fields. The NHS has a clearly defined career and promotion structure. Promotion prospects depend on an individuals willingness to accept Opportunities to work overseas exist in English speaking countries. (Speech Language Therapist). ( Some speech and language therapists are self-employed in private practice. Experienced speech and language therapists). Back to top
Speech Language Therapy Assistant Experience and qualifications gained as an assistant will be valuable when seeking a place on a Speech Therapy degree, or a two-year postgraduate. (Speech Language Therapy Assistant). ( Most speech and language therapy assistants work in the NHS and there is usually strong competition for jobs). Back to top
Sports Physiotherapist Physiotherapists in sport may work in private practice, in health and fitness clubs and leisure centres. are also opportunities to work abroad. (Sports Physiotherapist). ( Some also work for sport associations or clubs). (Permalink) Back to top
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