List of All NHS Roles

Registered nurse providing direct patient care on wards, in A&E, theatres, or outpatient clinics.

Experienced Band 5 nurse often taking charge of shifts and mentoring junior staff.

Leads a nursing team on a ward, managing rotas, budgets, and clinical standards.

Supports the ward sister in day-to-day ward management and staff supervision.

Advanced practice nurse who can assess, diagnose, and prescribe independently.

Master's-level practitioner with autonomous clinical decision-making and prescribing rights.

Expert nurse in a specific clinical area such as diabetes, stoma care, or tissue viability.

Most senior nursing role combining expert practice, research, education, and leadership.

Community nurse visiting patients at home for wound care, medication, and chronic disease management.

Provides nursing care in community settings including clinics, GP surgeries, and patient homes.

Works in GP practices delivering vaccinations, smears, wound care, and health checks.

Runs treatment clinics in GP surgeries or health centres for dressings, injections, and minor procedures.

Scrub, circulating, or anaesthetic nurse supporting surgical teams in operating theatres.

Specialist theatre nurse who assists surgeons by handling instruments during operations.

Monitors patients as they wake from anaesthesia, managing pain and airway in recovery.

Cares for critically ill patients in intensive care, managing ventilators and complex medications.

Works in emergency departments triaging and treating patients with acute injuries and illnesses.

Autonomous practitioner in A&E who can assess, request investigations, diagnose, and treat minor injuries.

Specialist nurse administering chemotherapy and supporting cancer patients through treatment.

Provides end-of-life care and symptom management for patients with life-limiting conditions.

Monitors, prevents, and manages healthcare-associated infections across hospital settings.

Supports patients with diabetes through education, insulin management, and care planning.

Specialist in cardiac care including coronary care units, heart failure, and cardiac rehabilitation.

Manages haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for patients with kidney disease.

Assists with endoscopy procedures and manages patients with bowel and liver conditions.

Specialist in COPD, asthma, and other respiratory conditions, delivering inhaler technique and pulmonary rehab.

Supports patients before and after stoma surgery with appliance fitting, skin care, and education.

Expert in wound prevention and management, including pressure ulcers and complex wounds.

Assesses and manages urinary and faecal incontinence through conservative and specialist treatments.

Specialist in skin conditions, delivering patch testing, phototherapy, and biologic treatments.

Specialised nurse dedicated to the health and wellbeing of NHS staff, from pre-employment assessments to service leadership.

Supports clinical trials by recruiting patients, collecting data, and ensuring protocol compliance.

Specialist nurse assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.

Assesses patients before surgery, checking fitness for anaesthesia and planning perioperative care.

Plans and facilitates safe patient discharge from hospital, liaising with community services.

Specialist in acute and chronic pain management, supporting patients post-operatively and in clinics.

Manages patients with osteoporosis and fragility fractures through assessment and treatment.

Specialist nurse working in eye care clinics, assisting with injections and laser treatments.

Manages patients with rheumatological conditions, including biologic therapy administration.

Supports organ donation conversations and manages the donation process in hospital settings.

Registered nurse providing patient care across all NHS settings, from wards and A&E to community and primary care.

Registered nurse specialising in the care of adults across medical, surgical, and community settings.

Provides healthcare to prisoners, managing chronic conditions, mental health, and substance misuse in custodial settings.

Manages patients with urological conditions including catheter care and continence assessment.

Specialist in musculoskeletal nursing, caring for patients with fractures and joint replacements.

Provides specialist care and medication management for patients with epilepsy.

Manages acute stroke care pathways and supports patient rehabilitation and secondary prevention.

Co-ordinates the organ transplant process from donor matching through to post-operative follow-up.

Registered nurse caring for patients with mental health conditions in hospital or community settings.

Experienced RMN leading care on acute psychiatric wards or community mental health teams.

Visits patients at home or in clinics, providing ongoing support for conditions like depression and psychosis.

Works on inpatient psychiatric wards managing medication, risk assessments, and therapeutic interventions.

Specialist nurse in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, supporting young people with emotional difficulties.

Cares for patients in secure psychiatric units, balancing treatment with security requirements.

Part of crisis teams providing intensive home treatment as an alternative to psychiatric admission.

Supports mothers experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

Specialist nurse managing patients with anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders.

Supports patients with drug and alcohol dependency through detox, prescribing, and relapse prevention.

Specialises in dementia, depression, and other mental health conditions affecting older people.

Works in general hospitals assessing and managing patients who present with mental health crises.

Legally trained to coordinate Mental Health Act assessments and make decisions about compulsory detention.

Manages patients with co-occurring mental health and substance misuse conditions.

Senior clinical leader shaping mental health nursing practice, research, and education.

Registered nurse specialising in the care of children and young people across hospital and community settings.

Registered children's nurse caring for infants, children, and young people in hospital settings.

Experienced children's nurse taking a leadership role on paediatric wards.

Cares for premature and critically ill newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICU).

Advanced neonatal nurse performing intubation, line insertion, and prescribing in NICU.

Promotes health and wellbeing in schools, delivering immunisations and health assessments.

Specialist community public health nurse supporting families with children from birth to five years.

Administers chemotherapy and supports children and families through cancer treatment.

Manages critically ill children in paediatric intensive care, including ventilation and cardiac monitoring.

Delivers nursing care to children at home, reducing hospital stays and supporting families.

Expert in a paediatric specialty such as epilepsy, diabetes, or cystic fibrosis.

Specialist in emergency care for children, managing paediatric triage and resuscitation.

Uses therapeutic play to prepare children for procedures and help them cope with hospital stays.

Registered SoHPS practitioner using therapeutic play to support children in hospitals, hospices, and community settings.

Childcare professional supporting child development across hospital nurseries, health visitor teams, school health, and children's centres.

Conducts health assessments and coordinates care for children in local authority care.

Delivers public health programmes for children including developmental reviews and safeguarding.

Registered nurse (RNLD) supporting people with learning disabilities to access healthcare.

Leads care delivery and coordination for people with complex learning disabilities.

Works in community teams helping people with learning disabilities live independently.

Expert in areas like challenging behaviour, epilepsy management, or autism support.

Develops positive behaviour support plans for people with complex behavioural needs.

Cares for people with learning disabilities in secure settings within the criminal justice system.

Ensures people with learning disabilities receive annual health checks and appropriate healthcare.

Strategic clinical leader driving improvements in learning disability nursing practice.

Supports individuals on the autism spectrum with healthcare access and reasonable adjustments.

Helps young people with learning disabilities transition from children's to adult services.

Registered midwife providing care through pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period.

Experienced midwife leading shifts on delivery suites or in community midwifery teams.

Provides antenatal and postnatal care in the community, including home births.

Expert in a specific area such as bereavement, fetal medicine, diabetes in pregnancy, or infant feeding.

Most senior midwifery role combining clinical excellence, research, education, and service development.

Manages a team of community or hospital midwives, overseeing caseloads and quality standards.

Assists midwives with postnatal care, breastfeeding support, and basic observations.

Leads breastfeeding support and UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation within trusts.

Provides sensitive care and support to families experiencing pregnancy or baby loss.

Co-ordinates antenatal and newborn screening programmes within maternity services.

Provides midwife-led care in standalone or alongside birth centres focusing on normal birth.

Provides essential patient care including washing, dressing, feeding, and basic observations.

Experienced HCA with NVQ Level 3, taking on phlebotomy, ECGs, and more complex clinical tasks.

Bridging role between HCAs and registered nurses, with a 2-year foundation degree and NMC registration.

Assists nurses and therapists with patient care tasks in hospital or community settings.

Supports physiotherapists and occupational therapists by helping patients with exercises and daily activities.

Works alongside therapists to help patients recover mobility and independence after illness or injury.

Trained to take blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.

Organises patient care pathways, appointments, and communication between services.

Assists in operating theatres with patient preparation, equipment, and post-op recovery.

Assists with endoscopy procedures including scope decontamination and patient preparation.

Supports outpatient clinics by preparing rooms, escorting patients, and recording observations.

Provides personal care and support to patients in their own homes.

Supports mental health patients with daily activities, social engagement, and coping strategies.

Provides specialist support to patients with dementia and their carers.

Assists midwives with basic postnatal care, observations, and breastfeeding support.

Works under the supervision of registered practitioners, with a foundation degree qualification.

Studying towards nursing associate registration while working clinically.

Plans and leads therapeutic and recreational activities for inpatients or care home residents.

Maintains cleanliness and order on hospital wards, supporting patient mealtimes and environment.

Drives and escorts patients to and from hospital appointments safely.

Provides hands-on patient care under supervision, assisting with personal care, observations, and mobility.

Fabricates and modifies orthotic devices such as splints, braces, and insoles to support patient rehabilitation.

Constructs, repairs, and adjusts prosthetic limbs in a workshop under the direction of a prosthetist.

Provides general clinical support across hospital departments, assisting with patient care tasks.

Cares for blood, plasma, and platelet donors during sessions, ensuring donor safety and wellbeing.

Assesses and treats musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory conditions through movement and exercise.

Experienced physio specialising in areas like MSK, neurology, or respiratory rehabilitation.

Advanced practitioner in a specific physiotherapy discipline with extended scope of practice.

Most senior clinical physiotherapy role combining expert practice with research and education.

Helps patients regain independence in daily activities after illness, injury, or disability.

Experienced OT managing complex caseloads and supervising junior staff.

Advanced OT practitioner in areas like hand therapy, mental health, or neuro-rehabilitation.

Assesses and treats speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.

Experienced SLT specialising in dysphagia, voice, stammering, or paediatric communication.

Advanced SLT practitioner managing complex cases and leading specialist services.

Assesses nutritional needs and develops dietary plans for patients with clinical conditions.

Specialist dietitian managing complex nutritional needs in areas like renal, paediatrics, or critical care.

Diagnoses and treats foot and lower limb conditions, including diabetic foot care.

Performs surgical procedures on the foot and ankle under local or general anaesthesia.

Diagnoses and treats eye movement disorders such as squints, lazy eye, and double vision.

Designs, fits, and adjusts artificial limbs (prostheses) and supportive devices (orthoses).

Uses creative art-making to support patients with mental health conditions and emotional difficulties.

Uses music-based interventions to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs.

Uses drama and theatre techniques therapeutically to support patients with psychological difficulties.

Manual therapy practitioner treating musculoskeletal conditions within NHS multidisciplinary teams.

Advanced paramedic working in GP practices or urgent care centres as a first-contact practitioner.

Doctoral-level psychologist providing assessment and therapy for complex psychological conditions.

Provides psychological therapy drawing on humanistic, psychodynamic, and CBT approaches.

Specialist in assessing and rehabilitating cognitive and behavioural effects of brain injury or disease.

Applies psychological theory to health behaviour change, chronic illness, and pain management.

Works with offenders or patients in secure settings on risk assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Delivers low-intensity CBT interventions for common mental health conditions under IAPT/Talking Therapies.

Delivers full CBT courses for moderate-to-severe anxiety and depression in NHS Talking Therapies.

Provides Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy, primarily for PTSD.

Works with families and couples using systemic approaches to address relational and emotional difficulties.

Supports physiotherapists by assisting patients with exercises, mobility, and rehabilitation programmes.

Assists occupational therapists with patient assessments, equipment provision, and daily living activities.

Supports speech and language therapists by carrying out therapy programmes and preparing resources.

Supports dietitians by monitoring patient nutrition, preparing resources, and assisting with dietary assessments.

Assists podiatrists with foot care treatments, nail surgery preparation, and patient education.

Supports orthoptists with vision screening, diagnostic tests, and patient administration.

Specialist in perioperative care, supporting anaesthesia, surgery, and recovery in operating theatres.

Medical generalist who works alongside doctors, taking histories, examining patients, and developing management plans.

Works under the supervision of a consultant anaesthetist to deliver anaesthesia for surgical procedures.

Non-medical practitioner performing surgical procedures and perioperative care under consultant supervision.

Senior psychologist leading clinical services, supervising staff, and driving service development and research.

Doctoral trainee on the DClinPsy programme, gaining supervised clinical experience across placements.

Delivers cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other psychological conditions.

Provides person-centred counselling for patients experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties.

Delivers specialist psychotherapy using modalities such as psychodynamic, integrative, or humanistic approaches.

Provides intensive psychotherapy for children and young people with complex emotional and relational difficulties.

Supports qualified psychologists with assessments, data collection, and co-facilitation of therapy groups.

Delivers low-intensity CBT interventions for children and young people in schools as part of Mental Health Support Teams.

Delivers psychological assessments and interventions under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.

Provides evidence-based low-intensity interventions for children and young people with mild-to-moderate difficulties.

Delivers intensive psychological interventions for young people with complex and severe mental health needs.

Provides wellbeing-focused interventions across community and primary care mental health services.

Uses lived experience of mental health conditions to support and inspire others on their recovery journey.

Examines eyes, prescribes corrective lenses, and detects eye diseases within NHS hospital and community settings.

Provides evidence-based nutrition advice for health promotion and disease prevention across NHS services.

Provides social work services within NHS settings, supporting patients with safeguarding, discharge planning, and community care.

Connects patients to community activities and services to improve health and wellbeing beyond clinical treatment.

Applies and manages plaster casts, splints, and traction devices for patients with fractures and musculoskeletal injuries.

Supports people with mental health conditions or disabilities to find and maintain employment through NHS vocational services.

Analyses blood, tissue, and body fluid samples in laboratories to help diagnose disease.

Leads laboratory sections and validates complex test results for clinical reporting.

Develops and validates new diagnostic techniques in specialties like genetics, immunology, or biochemistry.

Most senior scientific role, providing expert opinion and leading scientific innovation.

Prepares specimens, operates basic equipment, and maintains laboratory supplies.

Prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination, supporting post-mortems and histopathology.

Examines cell samples under microscopes to detect abnormalities, particularly cervical screening.

Assesses hearing loss and fits hearing aids, working with adults and children.

Specialist audiologist managing complex hearing and balance disorders.

Specialises in hearing aid assessment, fitting, programming, and aftercare.

Performs ECGs, echocardiograms, and cardiac monitoring to diagnose heart conditions.

Performs complex procedures like cardiac catheterisation, pacemaker checks, and stress testing.

Conducts lung function tests to diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions.

Performs EEGs, nerve conduction studies, and evoked potentials to assess the nervous system.

Conducts sleep studies and analyses polysomnography data to diagnose sleep disorders.

Operates heart-lung bypass machines during cardiac surgery.

Applies physics to medicine, ensuring safe and effective use of radiation in diagnosis and treatment.

Designs, develops, and maintains medical equipment and healthcare technology.

Repairs and calibrates medical equipment such as monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps.

Helps patients understand genetic conditions, test results, and inheritance patterns.

Performs DNA analysis and chromosomal testing in genetics laboratories.

Analyses genomic and biological data using computational tools to support clinical diagnostics.

Produces medical photographs for documentation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and research.

Creates illustrations, animations, and visual materials for clinical and educational purposes.

Performs eye tests and imaging such as OCT scans and visual fields under ophthalmologist supervision.

Manages clinical trial logistics including patient recruitment, consent, and data management.

Manages laboratory operations, staff, accreditation, and quality assurance in pathology services.

Registered scientist working across pathology, physiological sciences, or clinical engineering disciplines.

Analyses genomic data to support diagnosis of genetic conditions and inform personalised treatment.

Helps patients and families understand genomic test results, inheritance patterns, and treatment implications.

Specialist scientist analysing blood and body fluid chemistry to support clinical diagnosis and monitoring.

Identifies bacteria, viruses, and fungi from clinical samples to guide antibiotic and antiviral treatment.

Examines tissue samples under microscopy to diagnose diseases including cancer and inflammatory conditions.

Tests immune system function to help diagnose allergies, autoimmune conditions, and immunodeficiencies.

Specialist in examining individual cells from body fluids and smears to detect cancer and other diseases.

Identifies viral infections through molecular and serological testing to guide clinical management.

Works in IVF and assisted reproduction laboratories, handling gametes and embryos for fertility treatment.

Analyses samples for drugs and poisons, providing expert advice on toxicological cases to clinicians.

Supports healthcare scientists with sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and data recording.

Performs advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests including electrophysiology, imaging, and visual field analysis.

Performs non-invasive vascular assessments including Doppler ultrasound for arterial and venous conditions.

Conducts diagnostic tests for oesophageal, gastric, and bowel motility disorders.

Designs and delivers exercise programmes for patients with cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic conditions.

Assesses hearing loss and fits, programmes, and maintains hearing aids for patients.

Performs urodynamic studies to investigate bladder and urethral function in patients with continence issues.

Records ECGs and basic cardiac tests, providing technical support to cardiac physiologists.

Screens newborn babies for hearing loss using automated auditory brainstem response testing.

Operates PET-CT and gamma camera equipment, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals.

Designs and adapts assistive technology and equipment for patients with physical disabilities.

Maintains and troubleshoots dialysis machines and water treatment systems in renal units.

Develops and audits decontamination processes for surgical instruments and medical devices.

Operates specialist diagnostic equipment across physiological measurement disciplines.

Clinically checks prescriptions, counsels patients, and optimises medication use in hospitals.

Specialist pharmacist leading a clinical area such as oncology, antimicrobials, or critical care.

Works in GP practices reviewing medications, managing chronic conditions, and reducing prescribing errors.

Leads the pharmacy department, managing staff, budgets, and medicines governance.

Most senior pharmacist role combining clinical expertise with research and service transformation.

Accurately dispenses medications, manages stock, and supports pharmacists with clinical tasks.

Leads dispensary operations or specialises in areas like aseptic services or medicines management.

Supports the pharmacy team with dispensing, stock management, and patient queries.

Provides evidence-based drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.

Registered pharmacist ensuring safe prescribing, dispensing, and medicines optimisation across NHS settings.

Provides NHS dental care including check-ups, fillings, extractions, and preventive treatment.

Newly qualified dentist completing a foundation training year in a dental practice.

Post-foundation dentist gaining experience in hospital-based dental specialties.

Senior specialist in areas like oral surgery, orthodontics, or restorative dentistry.

Assists dentists during procedures, prepares instruments, and supports patient care.

Provides professional teeth cleaning, periodontal treatment, and oral health education.

Carries out certain dental treatments including fillings, extractions of deciduous teeth, and preventive care.

Fits, adjusts, and monitors orthodontic appliances under the direction of an orthodontist.

Fabricates dental prostheses, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances in a laboratory.

NHS-employed dentist on a fixed salary, providing dental care in community clinics or hospital settings.

Post-graduate dentist in higher specialty training towards consultant level in a dental specialty.

Assists the dental team with patient preparation, instrument cleaning, and appointment management.

Provides emergency pre-hospital care, assessing and treating patients at the scene and during transport.

Most senior clinical paramedic role combining expert practice with research and leadership.

Provides emergency care alongside paramedics, with competencies in airway management and trauma.

Provides non-emergency patient transport services, assisting with mobility and basic care.

Takes 999 calls, gathers clinical information, and dispatches appropriate resources.

Drives non-emergency ambulances transporting patients to and from appointments.

Paramedic with several years of front-line experience, mentoring new staff and handling complex clinical situations.

Provides initial emergency care and drives ambulances, working alongside paramedics on emergency calls.

Co-ordinates ambulance deployments from the control room, prioritising calls and managing resources.

Delivers public health programmes including immunisation, screening, and health promotion.

Produces diagnostic images using X-ray, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy equipment.

Most senior radiography role, combining advanced clinical reporting with research and education.

Plans and delivers radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients using linear accelerators.

Specialist in breast imaging, performing screening and diagnostic mammograms.

Supports radiographers by preparing patients, positioning equipment, and managing departmental workflow.