Careers in the wider healthcare team

There are many roles that make up the wider healthcare team, including healthcare assistants, porters, clerical staff and cleaners. A keenness to learn, an understanding of what healthcare is about and the ability to work as part of a team, are extremely important when working as part of the wider healthcare team.

If you want to take on more responsibilities or to move into an area that demands more skills and qualifications, the opportunities are certainly there. You will be given every encouragement to develop your career and the training that you need will be provided. The NHS is committed to life-long learning for all of its staff.

Work in the wider healthcare team falls into the six following areas: