Roles as a healthcare support worker
You can choose from more than 30 roles based in lots of different areas of the NHS. So, whether you’re looking for something hospital-based or you’d rather help patients at home, there’s guaranteed to be a role for you.
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Dietetic assistant
Working alongside dietitians, you’ll help to treat and support patients with dietary and nutritional issues.
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Healthcare assistant
You'll make sure that patients are as comfortable and stress-free as possible. It can also be the stepping stone into many other NHS roles.
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Maternity support worker
You'll work under the supervision of a registered midwife, helping to care for mothers and babies.
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Occupational therapy support worker
You’ll assist occupational therapists, supporting patients with their day-to-day activities to live full and independent lives.
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Orthotic technician
Your day-to-day will involve helping to treat people with conditions such as arthritis and spina bifida, supporting them and aiding their movement.
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Podiatry assistant
You’ll help to treat and care for people whose feet and legs have been affected by injury or illness, allowing them to live life to the full.
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Physiotherapy assistants/support workers
Working with physiotherapists, you'l help patients recover from a range of illnesses and conditions, using techniques such as exercise. .
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Prosthetic technician
You’ll support patients as they learn to use their new prosthetic limbs and assist prosthetists in their work.
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Radiography assistants and imaging support workers
You’ll work closely with diagnostic radiographers and therapeutic radiographers to work out what disease or condition is affecting patients and how to treat it.
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Speech and language therapy assistant
You’ll work with patients to help them with conditions that may affect their communication, swallowing and feeding.
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