Healthcare
If you’re passionate about caring for people and making a difference to their lives, then a career in healthcare could be the one for you.
What impact could you make?
It's such a privilege to be part of women and families' lives at such a special time. I feel being a midwife is a well-rounded practical and emotional job which is very rewarding.SiobhainCommunity Midwife, NHS Scotland
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 2023, there were around 254,300 people working in healthcare across Scotland.
Job availability
Between 2023 and 2026, it's expected there will be 25,900 people needed to fill job openings.
Job diversity
As of October 2023, there are 5,973 Modern Apprentices in training across sport, health and social care.
Play your part in creating a healthier world
We’ve pulled out some of the most popular healthcare job profiles for you to explore.
Things you may not know about healthcare
There’s a growing demand for people with digital skills in the healthcare industry.
Source: Skills Development Scotland
In response to COVID-19, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's clinical physics team converted 100 anaesthetic machines to ventilators.
Source: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Photography brand Canon has a team in Edinburgh with more than 120 engineers, scientists and clinical experts working to deliver world-leading software and technology used in hospitals.
Source: Life Sciences in Scotland
Organisations making a difference
Discover some of the organisations within healthcare and how they’re making an impact on the industry.