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Providing mental health care is vital and we need our mental health workforce now more than ever. The mental health sector is rapidly expanding and are looking for more dedicated and talented people to join our ranks. We have the ambition to grow our workforce by more than 27,000 people by 2023/24.

A role in mental health can bring the opportunity to help some of the most vulnerable people in our society and make a real difference to patients, their families and whole communities.

Whether it be psychiatry, counselling, nursing or one of many different therapies or support roles on offer, a career in mental health means working in a fast-developing field, where funding is increasing, and progress is rapid.

Every role in mental health plays a key part in ensuring patients get the right treatment at the right time, as close to home as possible.

Mental Health role ideas

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Psychiatry
Psychological professions. Counsellors and clinical psychologists

For more information: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/psychological-professions

Counsellor

Healthcare support worker

Nursing

Occupational Therapist

Pharmacist

Physician Associate

Physiotherapist

Psychiatrist

Psychotherapist

Social Worker

Speech & Language Therapist

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Other Mental Health roles

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Art Therapist

Drama Therapist

Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician

Physician Associate

BEST UNIVERSITIES FOR A MENTAL HEALTH RELATED DEGREE

Roles available without a degree

Counsellor

Employers/ Volunteering/work experience

Volunteering at MindVolunteer at Mind and help those of us with mental health problems get the support they need. Campaign for better mental health services, volunteer at a Mind charity shop or tell your story.

Volunteer | Heads TogetherHeads Together

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Mental Health & Psychology Volunteer Projects

Volunteering and work placementsErin was referred to our employment support service as her mild learning disability had meant she was struggling to successfully find work.

Blackpool Victoria Hospital are currently asking students to apply for a range of work experience opportunities directly.

Please email requests to bfwh.apprenticeandworkexperience@nhs.net with a brief explanation of what you are looking for and what you would like to gain out of your placement, stating a preferred date and location for you application.