Medicine & Healthcare

💊 What is medicine?

Medicine is the science of diagnosing and treating health problems in people (and pets too!) It's all about caring for others and improving lives.

🩺 And what is healthcare?

Healthcare is the system that delivers medicine and support. It includes everything from hospitals to GPs, all focused on keeping us healthy and happy.

🔗 How are the two linked?

Medicine is a key part of healthcare, working together to ensure patients receive the best treatment possible. Both aim to enhance our well-being.

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Administrator

An administrator helps keep healthcare services running smoothly, managing everything from schedules to patient records. They’re the behind-the-scenes heroes making sure things flow.

Clinical engineer

Clinical engineers design and maintain medical equipment, ensuring it works perfectly. They’re crucial in developing technologies that enhance patient care.

Dentist

Dentists are tooth warriors! They care for your teeth and gums, helping with everything from check-ups to orthodontics. Keeping smiles bright is their jam.

Dental nurse

Dental nurses assist dentists during procedures and ensure patients feel comfortable. They handle tools, educate patients and play a vital role in oral health.

District nurse

District nurses provide care at home for those who need it most. They offer medical support, advice and emotional care right where patients are most comfortable.

Healthcare assistant

Healthcare assistants support patients with daily needs, helping them with everything from personal care to emotional support.

Midwife

Midwives are experts in pregnancy and childbirth. They provide support, care and advice to women throughout their pregnancy journey and during delivery.

Nutritionist

Nutritionists promote healthy eating habits. They help people make informed food choices and create diets that support wellness, tackling everything from allergies to obesity.

Occupational therapist

Occupational therapists help people gain independence by improving their ability to perform daily activities. They work with various patients, enhancing their quality of life.

Optometrist

Optometrists are vision specialists who examine eyes, prescribe glasses and detect eye diseases. They help keep our sight sharp and our eyes healthy.

Paramedic

Paramedics are emergency heroes! They provide immediate care at the scene of an emergency, ensuring patients get life-saving treatment and transport to hospitals.

Pharmacist

Pharmacists dispense medications and offer expert advice on health and wellness. They’re the go-to for understanding prescriptions and staying healthy.

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapists help patients regain movement and manage pain through exercise and rehabilitation. They’re key in recovery, especially for athletes or after injuries.

Podiatrist

Podiatrists are foot specialists who diagnose and treat conditions related to feet and legs. They’re essential for keeping our feet healthy and functional.

Prosthetist/orthotist

Prosthetists create artificial limbs for those who need them, while orthotists provide braces and splints. Both roles are about enhancing mobility and independence.

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapists help people work through mental health challenges, offering therapies that promote emotional well-being and coping strategies for tough times.

Radiographer

Radiographers use imaging technology like X-rays to help diagnose conditions. They’re crucial in helping doctors understand what’s happening inside our bodies.

Surgeon

Surgeons perform life-changing operations, cutting into the body to treat injuries and illnesses. It’s a high-stakes job that requires years of training.

Vets

Vets are animal doctors! They diagnose and treat pets and wildlife, ensuring our furry friends are healthy and happy. It’s a rewarding, hands-on career.

💚 Compassion

Compassion is vital in healthcare. It’s about understanding and caring for others, especially those facing tough times.

💬 Communication

Clear conversations with patients and colleagues help build trust and ensure everyone’s on the same page.

✔️ Decision making

Decision making involves quickly evaluating situations and choosing the best course of action, especially in emergencies. It’s all about keeping cool under pressure.

🧐 Problem solving

Problem solving is essential in healthcare, as professionals must tackle unexpected challenges and find solutions for patients’ needs.

😬 Resilience

Resilience helps healthcare workers bounce back from tough days. It’s about staying strong and focused, no matter the challenges faced.

🛠️ What apprenticeships can I do?

You can find apprenticeships in roles like nursing (level 6), paramedic (level 6), and many more, all while earning and learning on the job!

🎓 Is uni an option?

Trainee doctors must complete a medicine degree at uni before beginning a long sting of on-the-job training. University also offers degrees in nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and more.

⭐ How can I stand out?

Gain experience through volunteering, internships, or part-time jobs in healthcare. First aid training or being a lifeguard also boosts your CV!

What degree options do I have?

You can study for degrees in nursing, medicine, dentistry and allied health professions. Each pathway opens up unique career opportunities in healthcare.

What qualifications can I get through a medicine and healthcare apprenticeship?

Qualifications vary by role but can include NVQs, diplomas and even degree-level qualifications, helping you kickstart your career in healthcare.

What postgrad qualifications could I do?

Postgraduate qualifications include specialisms like advanced nursing, pharmacy and mental health therapy, allowing you to deepen your expertise and career prospects.

A third of Gen Zers will live to 100!

Thanks to advances in medical science, one in three babies born in the UK today will live to see their 100th birthday!

Antibiotics revolutionised medicine

Before antibiotics, people could die of a minor cut or graze if the wound got infected. That all changed thanks to Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin a century ago!

COVID jabs were developed super-fast

The first COVID-19 vaccines found their way into people’s arms just one year after the virus was first detected. That’s record time!

The first female doctor was an Ancient Egyptian

The earliest known woman to practise medicine was Peseshet, who lived in Ancient Egypt over 4,500 years ago!

The NHS was a world first!

Britain was the first western country to offer free medical care to the whole population, thanks to our amazing National Health Service! The NHS was the brainchild of Labour politician Nye Bevan.

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