Careers and Advice.

Are you looking for career information and advice about the health and care sector in Cheshire?

​If so, you're in the right place.
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Follow the quick and easy steps below to obtain the best information for YOU. 

The NHS is a big family but it maybe worth knowing that each NHS trust has its own approach to volunteering, work experience and apprenticeship opportunities.


It is important to find out which is your local trust so that you access the right contact details for your LOCAL opportunities.

Keep a pen and paper handy to make notes of any details that you might need later.

What is an NHS Trust?

Prior to 2013, there used to be a wide range of NHS trusts, such as; acute trusts, ambulance trusts, and mental health trusts.
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They all helped to manage NHS hospital care in England, including community care and mental health services. However, today, most of these services are provided through NHS foundation trusts and NHS trusts providing: ambulance services, emergency care services, or mental health services.

 
First introduced in April 2004, NHS Foundation trusts differ from other existing NHS trusts. They are independent legal entities and have unique governance arrangements. They are also accountable to local people, who can become members and governors.
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Each NHS foundation trust has a duty to consult and involve a board of governors – including patients, staff, members of the public, and partner organisations – in the strategic planning of the organisation.


NHS Foundation trusts are set free from central government control and are no longer performance-managed by health authorities. As self-standing, self-governing organisations, NHS foundation trusts are free to determine their own future. They have financial freedom and can raise capital from both the public and private sectors within borrowing limits, determined by projected cash flows, and are therefore based on affordability. They can retain financial surpluses to invest in the delivery of new NHS services.
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For a list of all NHS trusts CLICK HERE.

Step 1. What Career suits you?

Roles within the healthcare sector are usually split into clinical and other roles, however some roles are open to people of any background. But all of them share the same focus: quality of service for patients and other users.
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In this section we have provided some links to useful websites that will help you to find the role that interests you and discover the entry requirements and skills you need. 

​​Map your career with Step into the NHS. Take the test HERE

​You'll also find real-life stories and films of those already working in these roles.

​Once you have an idea of what roles you might be interested in, make a note and move onto 'Step 2' below.
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​This web page has plenty of different job roles for you to research and will help you get an idea of what future role may suit you.


Here you can get an idea about what skills you may already have, that you can bring with you into your new career.


This page has a range of different resources such as posters, leaflets and booklets to help you with your career decisions.

​If you already have an idea about what role you are looking for you can use this page to help you find an appropriate course and continue to develop your skills.


If you're ready to apply for a new job role, use this page to search for current vacancies within the NHS.

 Do you have the right vales for the job? All NHS recruitment is value based.
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Step 2. Let's find your local NHS Trust...

Take a look on the map below and find your local NHS Trust.

​Once you've found it, write it down, as you'll need this information again later.
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If you're struggling to find your local hospital or trust
you could use our pin pointed map to help. 

The red pins mark the location of various NHS Trusts around Cheshire.

Step 3. What next? What you're looking for?

Click on one of the pictures below to get re-directed to the best information for you.
Advice and details about volunteering roles within the health and care industry.
Advice and details about work experience within the health and care industry.
Advice and details about apprenticeships within the health and care industry.
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