Healthcare
Biomedical Scientist
Biomedical scientists analyse patient samples to help diagnose diseases, monitor treatments and support medical research.
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Healthcare careers
Healthcare careers range from direct patient care to diagnostics, therapy and specialist clinical work. Routes vary from apprenticeships and vocational training to university and professional registration.
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Subjects that appear across Healthcare careers
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Clinical Scientist
Clinical scientists apply scientific knowledge to diagnose disease, develop treatments and improve patient care using advanced laboratory and medical technologies.
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Dentist
Dentists diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and conditions affecting the teeth, gums and mouth.
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Doctor
Doctors diagnose illnesses, prescribe treatments and help prevent disease while caring for patients in hospitals, GP surgeries and community settings.
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Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare assistants support nurses and other healthcare professionals by providing personal care and assisting patients with daily activities.
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Healthcare Science Practitioner
Healthcare science practitioners use science and technology to diagnose disease, monitor health conditions and support patient treatment across many medical specialties.
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Midwife
Midwives provide care, advice and clinical support throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
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Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists help people develop, recover or maintain the skills needed for independent daily living after illness, injury or disability.
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Paramedic
Paramedics provide emergency assessment, treatment and transport for patients experiencing illness, injury and medical emergencies.
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Pharmacist
Pharmacists prepare, dispense and advise on medicines while supporting patients and healthcare professionals to ensure medicines are used safely.
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Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists help people recover from injury, illness and disability by improving movement, strength and physical function.
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Psychiatrist
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who diagnose, treat and manage mental health conditions using medication, therapy and other clinical interventions.
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Psychologist
Psychologists assess behaviour, emotions and mental processes to help people improve their mental health, wellbeing and quality of life.
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Radiographer
Radiographers use advanced imaging technology to diagnose injuries and illnesses or deliver targeted radiotherapy treatments for cancer patients.
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Registered Nurse
Registered nurses provide medical care, monitor patients, administer treatments and support people throughout illness and recovery.
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Speech and Language Therapist
Speech and language therapists assess and treat children and adults with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties.
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