Healthcare scientists make a real difference to patients every day and are involved in 80% of all clinical decisions in the NHS. They also play a key role in developing some of the most remarkable clinical and technological advancements.
Healthcare scientists work across many different areas of the NHS. If you are passionate about science or technology and about helping others, a career in healthcare science offers a wide range of rewarding opportunities.
Discover a career that combines clinical practice with research and teaching.
Find out about the different roles available in healthcare science.
A selection of videos produced by our NHS colleagues about healthcare science roles.
Explore case studies from healthcare science professionals and discover what a career in healthcare science is really like.
A short animation about training to become a healthcare scientist in Wales.
Having national job profiles provides a framework to check the consistency of local evaluations.
The HCPC protect the public by regulating 15 health and care professions in the UK.
Links to some common healthcare science Professional Bodies.