Careers for Health Information and Guidance
What jobs are there in the Health Service?
The NHS in Scotland (NHSScotland) is one of the largest employers in Scotland with over 140,000 staff in a huge variety of jobs. The sheer variety of occupations and number involved may surprise you, all of which contribute to healthcare in one way or another.
The development of new technologies and cultural changes are having a dramatic effect on the delivery of healthcare in 21st-century Scotland.
These changes are helping NHSScotland deliver a high quality service from a patient's point of view - high quality care and treatment delivered at the right place and right time, with dignity and respect.
This booklet shows, from Administration and Clerical Staff to Telephonists, the job opportunities within NHSScotland, the entry qualifications and training requirements. Hopefully, it will help you see where you could fit in as part of this national team.
The qualifications outlined for entry to a particular course or training programme are generally the minimum standard expected.
Entry requirements to some colleges or universities can differ to what is listed so it is worth contacting your local establishment directly using the contact details provided.
If you are interested in learning more about any career or occupation listed in this booklet you should:
contact your local hospital and speak to the recruitment team
if you have access to the internet, log on towww.nhscareers.scot.nhs.uk
write to the addresses shown
ask at your local careers service or Jobcentre Plus office for more information.
If the career that you are interested in is not listed, or you would like further information, contact the Careers for Health Team via www.nhscareers.scot.nhs.uk and click to contact us.