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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Uses therapeutic play to support children and young people through medical procedures and hospital experiences.

Provides childcare and developmental support in NHS settings such as hospital creches and child development centres.

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.

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.

Manages complex physiological monitoring and life-support equipment in intensive care settings.

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.

Leads antimicrobial stewardship programmes to optimise antibiotic use and combat resistance.

Qualified to independently prescribe medications across a defined scope of practice.

Oversees the preparation of sterile medicines including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.

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.

Experienced dental nurse with additional responsibilities such as sedation or radiography.

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.

Creates facial and oral prostheses for patients who have had cancer surgery or trauma.

Delivers oral health promotion and education in communities, schools, and care homes.

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.

First year of medical practice after graduating, rotating through hospital specialties.

Second year of foundation training, gaining experience in different specialties and settings.

Core trainee in medicine, gaining competencies across general and acute internal medicine.

Core trainee in surgery, developing basic surgical skills across multiple surgical specialties.

Higher specialty trainee working towards becoming a consultant, with increasing clinical autonomy.

Senior doctor leading a medical specialty such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or endocrinology.

Senior surgeon leading surgical services in specialties like orthopaedics, urology, or vascular.

Provides anaesthesia for surgery, manages pain, and leads intensive care services.

Senior doctor diagnosing and managing complex mental health conditions.

Interprets medical images (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound) to diagnose and guide treatment.

Examines tissue and blood samples to diagnose diseases, including cancer.

Senior doctor specialising in the medical care of children and young people.

Senior doctor managing pregnancy complications and gynaecological conditions.

Senior doctor delivering chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgical cancer treatment.

Senior doctor specialising in brain, spinal cord, and nervous system disorders.

Senior doctor specialising in the health and care of older people.

Senior A&E doctor leading emergency department clinical services.

General practitioner employed on a salary, providing primary care in a GP practice.

GP co-owner of a practice, sharing profits and management responsibilities.

Doctor in GP specialty training, working in practices and hospital posts.

Non-training grade doctor with significant experience working alongside consultants.

Senior non-consultant career grade doctor with extensive clinical experience.

Fixed-term post for doctors gaining additional experience, often in a subspecialty.

Temporary doctor filling gaps in rotas across hospitals and GP practices.

Executive-level doctor responsible for clinical governance and patient safety across a trust.

Consultant with additional management responsibilities for a clinical directorate or division.

Senior doctor specialising in diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and surgery.

Senior doctor managing complex skin conditions, skin cancer, and dermatological surgery.

Senior doctor specialising in autoimmune and inflammatory joint and musculoskeletal conditions.

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

Experienced paramedic with extended clinical skills and mentoring responsibilities.

Autonomous paramedic with advanced assessment and prescribing skills, often attending complex calls.

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.

Allocates ambulance resources to calls based on urgency and location.

Provides telephone triage and clinical advice within ambulance service control rooms.

Specially trained paramedic responding to major incidents, chemical, and hostile environments.

Highly experienced paramedic providing critical care on helicopter or fixed-wing air ambulances.

Recruits, trains, and manages volunteer community first responders across a region.

Manages ambulance station operations, staff deployment, and performance targets.

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

Develops and co-ordinates emergency preparedness and response plans for the ambulance service.

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.

Designs and delivers interventions to improve community health outcomes like smoking cessation.

Develops campaigns and resources to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent disease.

Studies disease patterns in populations to inform public health policy and interventions.

Manages outbreaks and environmental hazards, working with UKHSA and local authorities.

Senior leader shaping public health strategy and policy at regional or national level.

Analyses population health data to identify trends, inequalities, and service needs.

Provides behavioural support and pharmacotherapy to help people quit smoking.

Provides sexual health advice, partner notification, and health promotion in GUM clinics.

Develops and implements infection prevention and control programmes across healthcare organisations.

Supports people with drug and alcohol problems through assessment, care planning, and recovery.

Provides one-to-one support for people making health behaviour changes.

Doctor or non-medical trainee specialising in public health medicine.

Manages population screening programmes such as breast, bowel, or cervical screening.

Investigates environmental risks to health including food safety, housing, and pollution.

Statutory chief officer responsible for population health strategy and public health delivery in a local area.

Delivers public health programmes at community level, working on prevention, promotion, and protection.

Manages public health teams and programmes, overseeing commissioning and delivery of health services.

Senior public health professional providing expert advice on health protection, promotion, or intelligence.

Analyses health data and evidence to inform public health strategy, policy, and service planning.

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

Experienced radiographer specialising in modalities like CT, MRI, or interventional imaging.

Reporting radiographer with authority to interpret and report on imaging examinations.

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

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

Experienced treatment radiographer managing complex techniques like IMRT, VMAT, and brachytherapy.

Performs ultrasound scans for obstetric, abdominal, musculoskeletal, and vascular assessment.

Specialist in breast imaging, performing screening and diagnostic mammograms.

Specialist in computed tomography scanning, including contrast-enhanced and cardiac CT.

Specialist in magnetic resonance imaging, managing patient safety and complex scanning protocols.

Assists with image-guided procedures such as angioplasty, biopsies, and drainage.

Administers radioactive tracers and operates gamma cameras and PET-CT scanners.

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

Performs bone density scans (DEXA) to assess osteoporosis risk.

Ensures accuracy and safety of radiotherapy treatment through complex planning and quality assurance.

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

First point of contact for patients, managing appointments, enquiries, and front desk operations.

Supports consultants with correspondence, clinic scheduling, and patient records.

Manages ward administration including patient records, admissions, discharges, and phone calls.

Provides general administrative support including data entry, filing, and correspondence.

Leads admin teams or manages complex administrative functions within a department.

Provides high-level secretarial and administrative support to directors and senior managers.

Manages patient appointment systems, referrals, and waiting list administration.

Tracks patients through referral-to-treatment pathways, ensuring targets are met.

Translates clinical diagnoses and procedures into standardised codes for data and reimbursement.

Audits coding accuracy, trains junior coders, and manages complex coding queries.

Ensures accuracy and completeness of patient data across NHS information systems.

Collects and analyses patient feedback, complaints, and Friends & Family Test results.

Investigates and responds to formal patient complaints under the NHS complaints procedure.

Manages FOI and subject access requests in compliance with information legislation.

Operates hospital telephone systems, directing calls and managing emergency communication.

Manages the storage, retrieval, and tracking of patient medical records.

Manages elective surgery waiting lists and ensures 18-week referral-to-treatment compliance.

Supports bereaved families with documentation, property collection, and death certification.

Patient Advice and Liaison Service officer resolving concerns before they become formal complaints.

Enters and validates clinical audit data to support quality improvement programmes.

Takes NHS 111 calls, using clinical pathways to assess symptoms and direct to appropriate care.

Processes and triages GP referrals, directing patients to the appropriate specialist service.

Supports clinical governance processes including incident reporting, risk registers, and policy management.

Coordinates NHS research studies, managing ethics applications, data collection, and patient recruitment.

Supports medical examiners in scrutinising deaths and liaising with bereaved families.

Provides general clerical support including filing, data entry, and correspondence management.

Operates hospital telephone systems, answering calls, transferring queries, and managing emergency communications.

Manages patient health records including storage, retrieval, digitisation, and confidential disposal.

Provides secretarial support to clinical and management teams including typing, diary management, and correspondence.

Moves patients, beds, equipment, specimens, and supplies around hospital sites.

Maintains hygiene and cleanliness across wards, theatres, and clinical areas.

Supervises housekeeping staff and ensures cleaning standards meet infection control requirements.

Prepares and serves meals to patients and staff in hospital kitchens and restaurants.

Manages hospital kitchen operations, menu planning, and food safety compliance.

Oversees all catering services across a hospital trust, managing budgets and nutrition standards.

Processes hospital linen, uniforms, and textiles through washing, drying, and distribution.

Maintains safety and security across hospital sites, responding to incidents and managing access.

Manages hospital car parks, assisting visitors and patients with parking and access.

Repairs and maintains building services including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Installs and maintains electrical systems, emergency lighting, and medical gas equipment.

Maintains water systems, heating, and sanitation across hospital buildings.

Manages hospital buildings, grounds, and infrastructure including capital projects.

Ensures fire safety compliance across NHS sites, conducting risk assessments and training.

Advises on workplace health and safety legislation, conducting audits and investigations.

Manages clinical and non-clinical waste disposal in compliance with environmental regulations.

Sterilises and decontaminates surgical instruments and medical devices.

Manages sterile services departments ensuring all instruments meet decontamination standards.

Co-ordinates facilities services including cleaning, catering, and maintenance across sites.

Manages energy consumption and sustainability initiatives across NHS estates.

Maintains security across NHS premises, responding to incidents and managing access control.

Drives NHS vehicles for patient transport, deliveries, and inter-site transfers.

Ensures NHS workplaces comply with health and safety legislation through audits, training, and risk assessments.

Manages audio visual equipment for NHS training, conferences, and telemedicine services.

Maintains and repairs building services, mechanical, and electrical systems across NHS estates.

Carries out joinery and carpentry work across NHS buildings and facilities.

Manages NHS building projects, condition surveys, and estates planning.

Carries out routine maintenance, repairs, and minor works across NHS buildings.

Paints and decorates NHS buildings and facilities to maintain a clean and professional environment.

Maintains hospital grounds, gardens, and green spaces.

Carries out brickwork, blockwork, and masonry repairs across NHS buildings.

Installs and repairs wall and floor tiles in clinical and non-clinical NHS areas.

Cleans internal and external windows across hospital and NHS buildings.

Prepares and cooks meals for patients and staff in NHS hospital kitchens.

Assists with food preparation and cooking in NHS kitchens and catering facilities.

Maintains cleanliness and order across NHS wards and departments, supporting infection control standards.

Manages hospital linen and textile services including collection, laundering, and distribution.

Carries out cleaning and hygiene duties across clinical and non-clinical NHS areas.

Prepares, serves, and distributes food and beverages to patients and staff.

Manages a clinical or operational service, overseeing staff, budgets, and performance.

Oversees day-to-day operations across multiple services or departments.

Senior manager responsible for a large directorate or division within a trust.

Second-in-command of a corporate function such as HR, finance, or operations.

Board-level executive leading a major function such as nursing, finance, or workforce.

Accountable officer for an NHS trust, responsible for overall performance and strategy.

Supports recruitment, employee relations, and workforce policies within NHS organisations.

Leads HR functions including workforce planning, employee relations, and organisational development.

Strategic HR advisor embedded in a directorate, supporting managers with people issues.

Processes invoices, manages budgets, and supports financial reporting across departments.

Manages financial planning, reporting, and business case development for NHS services.

Processes NHS staff pay, including enhancements, pensions, and tax deductions.

Sources and negotiates contracts for medical supplies, equipment, and services.

Provides first-line IT support, maintaining hardware, software, and network infrastructure.

First point of contact for IT issues, logging and resolving technical support requests.

Manages NHS IT systems including servers, databases, and clinical applications.

Designs and maintains network infrastructure supporting clinical and administrative systems.

Protects NHS digital infrastructure from cyber threats, managing security incidents and compliance.

Bridges clinical and IT teams, optimising electronic health records and clinical systems.

Analyses NHS performance data to support decision-making and service improvement.

Creates dashboards and reports from NHS data to inform strategic and operational decisions.

Plans and delivers NHS transformation, IT, and service improvement projects.

Manages portfolios of related projects delivering strategic change across NHS organisations.

Manages internal and external communications including media, social media, and staff engagement.

Promotes and monitors equality, diversity, and inclusion across the NHS workforce.

Leads NHS digital strategy, IT infrastructure, and technology transformation programmes.

Ensures compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and information security across the trust.

Facilitates quality improvement projects using methodologies like PDSA, Lean, and Six Sigma.

Manages organisational risk registers, incident reporting, and safety investigations.

Co-ordinates workforce education, CPD programmes, and mandatory training across the trust.

Supports clinical staff learning and development, mentoring students and newly qualified professionals.

Operates simulation equipment and manages clinical skills labs for healthcare training.

Leads adult and children's safeguarding strategy, training, and case oversight.

Provides spiritual, religious, and pastoral care to patients, families, and staff of all faiths.

Recruits, trains, and manages hospital volunteers supporting patient experience.

Manages NHS charity fundraising campaigns, donations, and community engagement.

Provides IT support, development, and infrastructure services across NHS digital systems.

Protects NHS digital infrastructure from cyber threats through monitoring, response, and compliance.

Designs NHS digital systems architecture, ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability.

Provides evidence-based information, literature searches, and library services to support NHS clinical and research staff.

Manages a clinical department or service, combining clinical expertise with operational leadership.

Manages the day-to-day operations of a GP practice, including staff, finances, and compliance.

Oversees all facilities services across NHS sites including cleaning, catering, portering, and waste management.

Manages hospitality services in NHS settings including catering, housekeeping, and linen services.

Leads communications strategy including media relations, digital content, and internal communications.

Manages administrative teams and processes within a department or directorate.

Supports the communications team with content creation, social media, and event co-ordination.

Provides financial administration support including invoice processing, budget tracking, and reporting.

Supports HR functions including recruitment administration, DBS checks, and employee record management.

Manages arts and wellbeing programmes across NHS settings, co-ordinating artists, exhibitions, and creative activities.