Nurses provide practical, social and emotional assistance for a wide range of vulnerable people. Those looking to become a nurse are trained to care for the sick or infirm, usually in a hospital setting and are able to manage individual caseloads independently. The ability to empathise and a desire to help others is integral to being successful as a nurse, and our competition is the perfect environment to test these abilities.

KEY SKILLS
Are compassionate
Have an excellent bedside manner
Are personable
Are approachable
Are caring

Career opportunities

  • Local Authority Social Care Departments

  • Opportunity for further specialism training

  • Hospitals

  • Charities

  • Private Care Agencies

  • Prisons

Average Salary
Entry Level
£18,000
Experienced
£24,000
+ 10.4%
Projected workforce change
This is an estimation of the overall number of job opportunities in this career area up until 2027.

Meet our Health & Social care role model

Nikita competing

Nikita

Nikita is one of our inspiring Career role models in Health & Social care.

What next?

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