Job Descriptions

Mental health nurses work in hospitals and the community, to support people with mental health issues.;

Occupational health nurses care for the health and wellbeing of people at work.;

Primary care graduate mental health workers give treatment and support to people with mental health problems.;

Health and safety advisers work to reduce accidents, injury and health problems in the workplace.;

Health records clerks keep people's medical records up to date.;

Health service managers run local healthcare services like hospitals, GP practices and community health services.;

Veterinary nurses support vets by caring for sick and injured animals.;

Health play specialists understand child development and use therapeutic play activities to help children cope when in hospital.;

Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.;

Environmental health officers make sure people's surroundings are safe, healthy and hygienic.;

Garden nursery assistants grow plants in nurseries and garden centres, and advise and serve customers.;

Children's nurses provide care for children and young people with acute or long-term health problems.;

Dental nurses help dentists to treat their patients and do reception work and other tasks in the practice.;

District nurses care for people outside of hospital in patients' homes, GP surgeries and residential care homes.;

Health promotion specialists educate and inform people about health issues.;

Health trainers promote healthy living and help people make healthier lifestyle choices.;

Health visitors work with families in their own homes to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness.;

Healthcare assistants look after patients in hospitals or in patients’ own homes.;

Healthcare science assistants support healthcare professionals.;

Learning disability nurses help people with a learning disability to live as independently as possible.;