Roles in nursing

District nurse

You'll provide complex care for patients and support for family members in people's homes and in residential care homes.

General practice nurse

You'll work in GP surgeries and involved in most aspects of patient care such as taking blood samples and wound management.

Health visitor

You'll work with families to give pre-school-age children the best possible start in life.

Neonatal nurse

You'll care for newborn babies who are born premature or sick and may have problems such as respiratory difficulties or nutritional needs.

Prison nurse

You'll provide similar care to GP nurses along with supporting people with mental health and substance misuse problems.

School nurse

You'll promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness with school age students.

Theatre nurse

You'll work with patients of all ages in each phase of their operation.