The complete guide to a career in the NHS, entry requirements and training in each profession. Search for current vacancies and Find out about the benefits of working in the NHS. See: nhscareers.nhs.uk.
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NHS Careers
Learn Direct
Here you’ll find impartial advice and information on courses, careers, funding and childcare - Search for courses under ‘Healthcare’. See: learndirect.co.uk.
Connexions
Information and advice for 13-19 year olds to help make decisions and choices in your life. Search for ‘Health’ to find more information. See: connexions.gov.uk .
International Medical Training
This site aims to help you choose the right Medical courses or Nursing programs. Type ‘London’ into the search box. medical-colleges.net.
Medical Careers in London
Questions about careers in medicine in the London area answered – where to study… What to study… What the different jobs are and more. View: nobarriers2uni.org
Nursing Students
Set up by a current trainee Nurse this site offers links to articles and information that might be useful to your studies as well as links to other nursing sites and web rings.
Check out: nursingstudents.co.uk
Marketing
Marketing roles within the sector vary widely according to experience and area of focus, but the core competencies of the roles remain similar, and this site helps to understand the skills and qualifications marketers need to be successful. Take a look at: cim.co.uk
IT Careers
British Computing Society provide information for students interested in careers in IT. The NHS is at the forefront of IT enabled information management – the BCS will help you find out what you need to do to get involved. See: bcs.org
Informatics (Knowledge Management, Information Sharing, Library Management)
Knowledge Management & Information sharing is critical in the NHS. Find out more about the profession here, including industry standard qualifications and which institutions to study at. Check out: cilip.org.uk
Forensic Science
Forensic Science is a branch of medicine used for legal purposes, concerned with determining cause of death and examination of injuries due to crime. Visit: forensic.gov.uk
Care in Careers
Developed by the university of Salford the site looks at a range of general healthcare professions and includes fact sheets and some video case studies. See: careincareers.co.uk
NHS Bright Futures
Read case studies from young people working in all areas of the healthcare sector and find out more about how as a young person you can join them. Check out: nhscareers.nhs.uk/brightfutures