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Sector Briefings - Healthcare & Social Work
For more information on the Healthcare & Social Work sector, download our print-ready PDF:
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The Healthcare & Social Work sector provides very important services within the community, such as the wide range of services available from the National Health Service (NHS), private healthcare organisations, and care homes.
Currently, the sector is significantly understaffed, with the need for more employees in this field. Jobs in this sector offer a rewarding and stable career built around caring for others and helping the public.
Key facts
- As a result of a growing need for healthcare services, the NHS has reported a workforce shortage of over 100,000 staff.
- The sector employs over a 1.6million people in the UK.
- Staff across the NHS are in contact with more than 1.5 million patients and their families every single day.
Skills & Attributes
As well as qualifications and experience, there’s a range of skills and attributes employers look for in their employees. These skills can help you succeed in many careers, but these are particularly useful for this sector:
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal ('people') Skills
- Teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Attention To Detail
- Caring & Helpful
- Empathetic
Healthcare & Social Work Employers
