Dietetic assistants are vital in helping people with their diet and nutrition. They help people by advising them on how their food choices can lead to more fulfilling and healthier lives.

Healthcare assistants make sure the patient experience is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. It can also be the stepping stone into many other NHS roles.

Physiotherapy assistants make a difference to the lives of our patients every day by helping them recover from a range of illnesses and conditions. It is also a route to becoming a physiotherapist.

Prosthetic technicians give the gift of artificial replacements (prosthetics) to patients missing an arm or leg.

Orthotic technicians help people with conditions such as arthritis and spina bifida live their lives to the full by making splints, braces and special footwear.

Podiatry assistants treat and care for people whose feet and legs have been affected by injury or illness. Their work helps people live full and independent lives.

Maternity support workers are the frontline of a family’s journey through pregnancy, childbirth and the first few days of birth.

Occupational therapy support workers help people who struggle with day-to-day activities to live a full and independent life.

Radiography assistants and imaging support workers are crucial cogs in the diagnosis and treatment of NHS patients.

Speech and language therapy assistants are the frontline of helping patients with conditions that affect their communication, swallowing and feeding. It could also be your first step in becoming a speech and language therapist.