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What impact could you make?

Improve patients’ treatment and support. Your work will help people live healthier and more comfortable lives.
There are lots of jobs in the NHS that aren’t clinical, such as information analysts, security officers, electricians and software engineers.
Whether you work in a lab, hospital laundry, ambulance station or NHS 24 centre, you'll help change people's lives.
The most rewarding part of my job is definitely seeing a patient go from anxious and really disliking their smile to feeling more confident.Dr Caitlin WatsonDentist, Stirling

Healthcare at a glance

You could work with the public or provide support behind the scenes. The range of jobs within healthcare goes way beyond doctors and nurses. There are opportunities for accountants, chefs, software designers and more.

Employment

In 2024, there were around 267,000 people working in healthcare across Scotland. 

Future demand

Between 2024 and 2027, it's expected there will be 29,900 people needed to fill job openings.

Job diversity

In 2024, the healthcare sector accounted for 10.1% of employed Scots. With such a large workforce, there are opportunities for people of all backgrounds across the country to work alongside each other.

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Things you may not know about healthcare

NHS Scotland is the biggest employer in the country, providing jobs to people in more than 350 different careers.

Source: NHS Scotland Careers

AI can speed up cancer diagnosis by quickly and accurately scanning X-rays, to flag and prioritise cases for radiologists to review.

Source: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Scotland is pioneering clever tech, such as a mental wellbeing chatbot and an intelligent bedside cabinet!

Source: NHS Scotland North

Organisations making a difference

Discover some of the organisations within healthcare and how they’re making an impact on the industry.

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Your Med Future

Your Med Future supports anyone thinking about applying to study medicine in Scotland. Created by NHS Education for Scotland, the 5 Scottish medical schools and the Medical Schools Council, it helps you navigate the pathways into medicine.

Visit Your Med Future
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NHS Scotland Careers

Find out about jobs and career pathways in different areas of the NHS, such as nursing, psychology, optometry, support services or becoming a GP.

Visit NHS Scotland Careers
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Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) – Social care career options tool

Thinking about starting or developing your career in social care? This tool will help you explore your options.

Visit Scottish Social Services Council - Social care career options tool
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General Pharmaceutical Council – Education and training

Help and information on how to become a pharmacist in the UK, including education and training advice.

Visit General Pharmaceutical Council
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Scotland is Now – Healthcare career paths

Find out from two healthcare professionals what they do in their roles and why they love working with NHS Scotland.

Visit Scotland is Now – Healthcare career paths
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Scottish Dental Association

The Scottish Dental Association helps unite and support all dental professionals in Scotland.

Visit The Scottish Dental Association
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Nursing & Midwifery Council

Help and information on how to become a midwife and find a course in the UK.

Visit Nursing & Midwifery Council
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Royal College of Podiatry - Careers

The Royal College of Podiatry is the professional membership body and trade union for podiatrists in the UK and worldwide. Find out what it's like to work in this varied and flexible career.

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Volunteering in NHS Scotland

Volunteering is a great way to get skills and experience in healthcare. Find information on volunteering opportunities in the NHS across Scotland.

Visit Volunteering in NHS Scotland