There are over 350 different NHS careers and everyone makes a difference every day.
Use the NHS compare roles tool to compare bite-sized information on the skills and qualifications for a role, pay and conditions and where a role can take you in the future.
If you're not sure where to start, try the NHS Find you Career quiz and discover the NHS careers that match your interests.
NHS apprenticeships
The NHS apprenticeships offer routes into many of the 350 careers through a mix of on-the-job training and classroom learning. NHS apprenticeships are available at several levels:
level 2 - equivalent to GCSEs
level 3 - equivalent to A-levels
levels 4 and 5 - equivalent to a foundation degree and above
levels 6 and 7 - equivalent to a full bachelor's or Master's degree
Entry requirements will depend on the employer and the type and level of apprenticeship.
On the NHS Health Careers Youtube channel you can meet the NHS staff, find out what it is like to work in the NHS and the routes into an NHS career.