Careers in health and social care

There are over 350 job roles in health and social care and we can help find the right role for you. From art therapists to anaesthetists, and from social workers to surgeons, the opportunities in health and social care are endless.

Every day is different and rewarding, and everyone plays a vital role in looking after people’s health and well-being.

We aim to give you just a flavour of the many and varied careers in the health and social care sector, as well as providing you with the links to get further information, advice and support in taking your next step on the ladder to becoming a health and social care hero.

Click on the career profiles below to find out more about each area.

Our spot light career sector this month is careers in diagnostics

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These infographic and video resources showcase the array of careers available across the diagnostics pillars such as...

  • Endoscopy

  • Pathology

  • Physiological Sciences

  • Genomics

  • Physical Sciences

  • Imaging

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The East of England Health & Care Academies are teaming up for the 2024/25 academic year to provide a series of virtual sessions aimed at students who are studying healthcare related courses.

Our virtual Healthcare Careers in Focus programme will:

  • Explore healthcare roles,

  • Provide masterclasses in skills required for a career in the sector

  • Provide information about routes and pathways into both NHS and Social Care careers

  • Explore East of England university provision relating to healthcare careers

  • Provide information about apprenticeship development opportunities in the region.

The Sessions can be viewed here

Career profiles

Administrative Services
Advanced Practice
Allied Health Professions (AHPs)
Ambulance Service
Dentistry
Doctors
Estates, Facilities and Maintenance
Health Care Support Workers (HCSW)
Healthcare science
Learning Disabilities
Management and Leadership
Medical Associate Professional
Midwifery
Nursing
Nursing Associates
Pharmacy
Primary Care
Psychological Professions
Social care