Many people who work in healthcare describe their job as a calling. The desire to help others really is a major draw.
So what if you’re attracted to the sector and want to help but the sight of injuries leaves you wobbling faster than a spilled bowl of raspberry jelly?
Well, while TV’s Doc Martin manages to muddle through his surgery despite having a phobia about the sight of blood, in the real world this isn’t going to, erm, cut it.
Generally a strong stomach is required for clinical roles.
The good news is all is not lost! If you truly want to work in healthcare, there is a vast range of roles on s1jobs that are non-clinical or don’t involve the red stuff.
Check out the options below – all perfect for the squeamish.
Dietitian
A dietitian helps people to make healthy choices in the food they eat. They also work with patients who have medical problems associated with nutrition.
You could specialise in children’s health or cancer care, in health promotion or with patients with diabetes or eating disorders. A career to tuck into!
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy helps patients of all ages carry out activities that are essential for health and wellbeing.
You will help patients find practical solutions to everyday problems they encounter because of ageing, disability or illness.
One day you could be helping someone adapt their home after a hip replacement, the next encouraging someone into volunteering.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Is it a boy or a girl? As a sonographer this is just one of the big questions you could be answering for a patient.
This role involves using an ultrasound scanner to help reveal certain conditions and situations, including pregnancy, helping explain the scan to patients and preparing diagnostic reports.
Health Service Manager
Not everything goes to plan. That’s why local healthcare services such as GP practices, hospital departments and community health services are run by health service managers.
The job involves planning and co-ordinating medical and health services and making sure changes in the law and technology are taken on board.
Physiotherapist
Physios help patients with a range of problems that affect movement using massage, exercise and other techniques. You’ll help treat people with physical restrictions caused by illness, ageing, injury or disability and help them get maximum movement. This is, hands down, the best role for sensitive souls.
You can find these healthcare roles and many more with s1jobs.