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"When I started, I was a relatively shy and quiet individual, and am amazed at how far I have come in a relatively short space of time."
Hear from our people working in health informatics about why they love their careers and how they got there.
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"The idea of helping the NHS function using computers was very appealing"
Harry is a IT support technician
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"I love supporting and developing staff to reach their potential."
Claire is digital training and development manager
Real-life story - Claire Garner"I get a great deal of satisfaction in finding information and resources."
Matt is an NHS librarian
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"Learning in a supportive environment has really boosted my confidence."
Sam is an information quality clerical officer
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"Knowing the data improves patient care is the best bit of the job for me."
Michael is a coded data specialist
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