A career for everyone
Explore our career pathways
With over 350 different careers in the NHS, there is something for everyone - whether you prefer roles working directly with patients or supporting behind the scenes to keep our hospitals running smoothly.
We hire all year round and welcome everyone – from school leavers, to people changing careers, or even our own staff looking to progress.
What roles are within each career pathway
Below is a summary of the roles within in each career pathway
- Admin and clerical – secretaries and personal assistants, receptionists and booking clerks, IT and digital services, finance, corporate, human resources, charity, commercial, capital, data, communication and more
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Allied Health Professionals – all AHP roles, including physios, operating department practitioners, therapists and more
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Infrastructure – domestics, housekeepers, porters, catering, logistics, security, transport, estates officers, electricians, gardeners and more
- Medical and dental - doctors, dentists and consultants
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Nursing and midwifery – all registered nurse and midwife roles
- Pharmacy and additional scientific - pharmacist, psychologist and physician assistants
- Support workers and technical instructors – healthcare support worker, clinical support worker, maternity support worker, doctor’s assistant, nurse associate, play leader, technical instructor
Find your ideal role
If you are new to the NHS and unsure where to start, you can take the NHS careers quiz, it asks questions on your background, interests, and any qualifications you have. Once you've answered everything, it will show you careers that match your interests.