Healthcare scientists make a real difference to patients every day and they are involved in 80% of all clinical decisions in the NHS. They are also involved in developing some of the most amazing clinical and technological advancements.
You will find healthcare scientists in many of the different areas of the NHS, so if you are passionate about technology or science, and about helping others, a career in healthcare science offers a wide range of opportunities.
Explore this role, which combines a clinical career with research and teaching.
Find out about the different roles available in healthcare science.
Watch some of these short videos produced by our colleagues in the NHS about Healthcare Science roles.
These case studies are from healthcare science professionals in a variety of roles and give you an idea of what a career in healthcare science is 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 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) are there to protect the public and make sure all clinical scientists meet their standards.
Here are links to some of the common Professional Bodies websites for healthcare science.