NHS Careers is a specialised service providing information on careers in the NHS in England.
The service consists of a 24-hour helpline, website, literature and supporting services for NHS employers, schools, colleges and careers advisers.
Specifically, NHS Careers aims to:
- offer a multimedia careers information service
- encourage the public to consider the NHS as an employer
- attract potential employees to the NHS
- support other NHS recruitment and retention initiatives
- be an integral part of the national recruitment, retention and return strategy for the NHS.
- attract former staff to return to the NHS.
NHS Careers provides information on careers within the NHS to a range of people looking to enter or return to the NHS, including:
- individuals considering a career in the NHS
- ex-NHS staff who wish to return to the service
- staff already working in the NHS who want to develop their career opportunities
- employers within the NHS
- careers advisors
- education staff offering advice to students.
