Roles as a healthcare support worker

Dietetic assistant

Working alongside dietitians, you’ll help to treat and support patients with dietary and nutritional issues.

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.

Maternity support worker

You'll work under the supervision of a registered midwife, helping to care for mothers and babies.

Occupational therapy support worker

You’ll assist occupational therapists, supporting patients with their day-to-day activities to live full and independent lives.

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.

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.

Physiotherapy assistants/support workers

Working with physiotherapists, you'l help patients recover from a range of illnesses and conditions, using techniques such as exercise. .

Prosthetic technician

You’ll support patients as they learn to use their new prosthetic limbs and assist prosthetists in their work.

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.

Speech and language therapy assistant

You’ll work with patients to help them with conditions that may affect their communication, swallowing and feeding.