It's Not Just Doctors and Nurses

Across the country, the way that healthcare is provided can differ - different areas have different needs, and local services must be equipped to support people in the best possible way. This module will introduce you to Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS, giving you a glimpse into their amazing work for the local area! 

Seen as the scientific backbone of health and care, healthcare science careers support the entire care sector through their work. They are often vital, providing the evidence needed to diagnose and treat conditions; healthcare scientists help make recovery a reality. This module will cover different careers, from audiology to microbiology, showing you the amazing possibilities that are out there!

In health and care, many different roles provide expert support - the allied health professions are a group of roles that use their specialist knowledge to provide care to those who need it most. In this module, we’ll take you through a closer look at some amazing roles within this area, including radiography, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy!

Ensuring that people have access to the right mental health support when they need it is absolutely crucial. Mental health problems can be difficult to experience, and people mustn’t feel that they’re alone. This module will cover some of the inspiring roles in psychological support services, showcasing how they can help people recover! 

Keeping records and information up to date is vital for patients and healthcare professionals. Health informatics staff play an integral role in making sure that people have the relevant information for when they need it. Information is key, and this module will cover some essential roles in ensuring that healthcare professionals have the right information at their fingertips. 

This module will look at the importance of administrative, finance, and support roles in the NHS. By looking at the skills, responsibilities and characteristics needed to succeed, you’ll understand how important these areas are within the daily operations of the healthcare sector. 

From property and construction staff that ensure the care environments are up to standard, to making sure that new buildings provide the best possible chance of patients receiving high-quality treatment and care, this module will look at the different roles performed by estates, facilities, and property staff who will make this a reality! 

Technology is becoming increasingly more important to the healthcare sector, and represents the possibility of making healthcare work better for patients in the future. This module will cover some of the unique digital careers and provide an insight into how areas such as user research or data analysis can shape the future of healthcare!

This module highlights the importance of getting career-ready by improving your employability skills. From looking at how to ace your communication and listening to the importance of teamwork and resilience, this module will give you the skills you need to reflect and improve on your own employability skills, making sure you have the tools you need to succeed in a potential future in a healthcare career.