Have you considered a career with the NHS?

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NHS England will be launching its sixth consecutive annual workforce recruitment campaign ‘We are the NHS’ this October. In advance of this, specific activity targeting school-leavers is available during the UCAS Clearing period, starting on A Level Results Day on 17th August 2023.

This campaign aims to encourage people to apply for nursing and midwifery qualifications through UCAS clearing and celebrate those who have already secured places on these courses.

Are you a 16 – 19-year-old reviewing your options after A Level Results Day? A career with the NHS could open up a new world of opportunity. If you’re looking for a job with impact, a career in the NHS gives you the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll receive world-class training and a tailored package of support. Search potential NHS careers now. #WeAreTheNHS

Clearing places are available right now for nursing and midwifery and the NHS is reminding students who may be exploring their choices to consider joining the NHS through the final remaining nursing and midwifery degree places available. A future in health care could be the life-changing career you’re looking for.

Already this year, 31,430 people in England have signed up for a nursing degree, and 7,490 have applied to become a midwife. 

Regional Chief Nurse for the Warwickshire said: “It’s fantastic to see so many young people making the decision to pursue a career in the NHS. Nursing is one of the most rewarding and diverse careers, with over 50 different jobs and specialties that students can look into while studying and after graduating. Midwifery also offers hands-on training with the opportunity to make a real difference to patients’ lives through a range of different placements while learning.

“For those who are still deciding on their next steps or perhaps rethinking their original choices, I would urge you to consider applying for a nursing or midwifery course through UCAS clearing, and to search NHS nursing careers to find out more.

“There are also great career options for anyone who doesn’t want to go to university but would still like a future in health care. Healthcare Support Worker and Maternity Support Worker roles don’t require a degree and give the chance to gain practical on-the-job experience with patients while offering fantastic progression opportunities.”   

Those who choose to attend university to study nursing or midwifery could also be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund, which will guarantee a grant of £5,000 a year, as well as specialist payments for studying mental health or learning disability nursing.

Students will also leave university as one of the most employable graduates in the UK, with 94% of those studying nursing landing a job within six months.

UCAS clearing is now open and prospective students will be able to apply for courses until 17 October. Entry requirements for nursing and midwifery degree courses will vary, but students are advised they will likely need at least two A Levels or equivalent. Contact a university directly to find out what specific qualifications are needed.

Search ‘NHS Careers’ to find out more. (www.healthcareers.nhs.uk) 

Interested in becoming a nurse?

  • Studying a nursing degree will open you up to a whole world of possibilities, with a rewarding role that has more than 50 different specialisms including mental health, learning disabilities, surgery and neonatal nursing.
  • A nursing degree offers exciting and hands-on training via a range of placements while you learn, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.
  • Those who choose to attend university to study nursing could be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund, which will guarantee a grant of £5,000 a year, as well as specialist payments for studying mental health or learning disability nursing.
  • You can still apply to study nursing at a range of universities through UCAS clearing 

 Search ‘NHS Nursing Careers’ to find out more. (www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/we-are-the-nhs/nursing-careers)

Interested in being a midwife?

  • Studying midwifery means you could be on track to one of the most unique, rewarding and important jobs – helping bring new life into the world.
  • A midwifery degree offers hands-on training where you’ll be able to make a difference through a range of different placements while you are learning.
  • Eligible students can also receive a £5,000 training grant to support their studies as part of a wider package of financial support.
  • You can still apply to study midwifery at a range of universities through UCAS clearing 

 Search ‘NHS Careers’ to find out more. (www.healthcareers.nhs.uk) 

Career Quiz

If you’re unsure about what careers in the NHS might be best for you, take the ‘NHS Career Quiz’ below to explore your options. #WeAreTheNHS 

NHS Careers Quiz

Recruitment for the NHS has never been more vital. The future of England’s health and social care system relies on its people, and having enough staff is essential to delivering the best possible care for patients. Join us today!

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