Whether you’ve always wanted to work in health or have never thought about it before, the huge range of careers in the NHS will amaze you! You could work on the front line or never see a patient and still make a difference to people’s lives. We need everyone from biochemists to bricklayers and receptionists to rehabilitation specialists. It all comes down to skills, attitude and teamwork.
350 careers. One NHS. Your future.
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We have won the 'National Green Award'.
The Northumbria NHS Health Trust won the best carbon reduction category at the Investors in the Environment (iiE) Awards which recognise organisations’ sustainability achievements.
Across hospitals and community sites in Northumberland and North Tyneside, Northumbria Healthcare achieved an annual reduction of 6,440 tonnes of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) based on energy, waste and travel. This was a 17% reduction from the previous year with energy consumption being cut by almost half.
The award comes as nationally the NHS reaffirms its commitment to tackle climate change by setting out its aim to reduce its emissions to ‘net zero’.
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Free resources
Considering a career in the NHS? Everything you need is on the Health Careers website
Careers quizzes
Our online quizzes are an invaluable way to get personalised NHS career ideas in just a few minutes! Give them a try:
Careers literature
Use our booklet and eye catching postcards to help you inspire you to consider a career in the NHS.
Key stage 4 resources
The Step into the NHS online tools and resources for Key stage 4 students are ideal for preparing you for the world of work.
Work experience
We know that getting work experience is particularly tricky at the moment, so you may find our work experience guide and work experience ideas helpful.
NHS Events
Friday 7th – Saturday 8th October 2022
Health Careers Live – virtual conference
Open to school and college students, graduates, mature students, teachers and career advisors, parents, guardians, healthcare students and professionals.
More information and registration – click here
Queries: info@healthcareers.live
Thursday 13th October 2022
Routes into Nursing and Midwifery – virtual event
Open to students, graduates, those looking to progress or change career, plus teachers and employment advisers.
Queries: Nursing.north@hee.nhs.uk
NHS_one_lesson_launch_resource_secondary.pptxNHS Competition
The Step into the NHS competition for Key Stages 2 & 3 is now open for this academic year!
Step into the NHS
NHS Health Careers is proud to sponsor National Careers Week, the biggest celebration of careers guidance and free resources across the UK!
The competition closes on 30 April and there are some great prizes on offer! Help raise your students’ aspirations and download the resources to get started.
3 Top Tips for Students
Remember that universities and employers are aware of the current situation and how it may impact future applications;
Take our quiz to find out which career would suit your interests and skills;
Gain insight from home by accessing podcasts, videos and blogs from those in the health profession!
NHS Business Services Authority
The NHS Business Services Authority is an Arm’s Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care. We manage over £35 billion of NHS spend annually delivering a range of national services to NHS organisations, NHS contractors, patients and the public. Our purpose is to be a catalyst for better health and our vision is to be the delivery partner of choice for the NHS.
A message from our CEO, Michael Brodie: video
Link to our vacancies can be found here: http://jobs.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/
We also offer apprenticeships schemes, for IT this is typically based on a 4 year fixed term contract where your degree is paid for and you get a starting salary of £19737. On top of this you get 27 day paid leave per year, and are supported by staff who want you to be the very best you can be. Meet Sam, one of our current Apprentices:
Got a social conscience? We offer 2 days paid leave per year to get involved in local projects- find out more.
