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Healthcare careers

Care for patients and support people's health in hospitals, clinics and the community.

• Adult nurseAdult nurses care for adults who are ill, injured or living with long-term conditions — assessing needs, planning care, giving treatment and medicines, and supporting patients and families.3 routes inTypical pay £32,000 to £48,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
• Healthcare assistantHealthcare assistants (HCAs) help nurses and other professionals care for patients — washing and dressing, helping people eat, checking temperature and blood pressure, and keeping patients comfortable.2 routes inTypical pay £25,000 to £27,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
• MidwifeMidwives support women and families through pregnancy, labour and the early weeks after birth, giving care, advice and checks.3 routes inTypical pay £32,000 to £48,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
• ParamedicParamedics respond to emergency calls, assess patients, give urgent treatment and decide whether people need to go to hospital.3 routes inTypical pay £32,000 to £48,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
• Pharmacist (Great Britain)Pharmacists are experts in medicines. They check and supply prescriptions, advise patients and other professionals, and help people use medicines safely.2 routes inTypical pay £40,000 to £65,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
• PhysiotherapistPhysiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness, disability or ageing to move and function better, using exercise, manual therapy and advice.3 routes inTypical pay £32,000 to £48,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes

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