I want to work in ... Medical Support Specialisms
This list of links and resources has been carefully compiled by our Careers Consultants and Careers Information Team to provide you with the key knowledge you need if you are considering a career in this line of work. All the links are reviewed regularly to ensure the source is reliable and the information is accurate and relevant.
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Sector overview
Overview of the healthcare sector (Prospects)
Typical job profiles
Diagnostic radiographer (Prospects)
Dietitian (Prospects)
Occupational therapist (Prospects)
Speech and language therapist (Prospects)
NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland Careers Allied health professionals vacancies and careers information
NHS Scotland Careers Dietitian
NHS Scotland Careers Podiatrist
NHS Scotland Careers Speech and language therapist
NHS Scotland Careers Therapeutic radiographer
NHS
NHS Health Careers Allied Health Professionals
NHS Health Careers Find your health career
NHS Health Careers Health Careers
NHS Health Careers Speciality training in public health
NHS Business Services Authority NHS student bursaries (for courses in England)
Specialisms
British Dietetic Association About Dietetics
Royal College of Occupational Therapists How do I become an occupational therapist?
Society of Radiographers Working as a radiographer in the UK
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists How to become a speech and language therapist
NHS Recruitment
NHS Scotland Recruitment Portal Jobs
NHS Jobs Please note: A new NHS jobs service is currently being rolled out and the current site will cease to exist in October 2022. During the transition period, some vacancies on the current site may direct you to the new NHS jobs website to apply. Find out more.
Job sites and specialist recruiters
Professional bodies
Association of UK Dietitians (BDA)
Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Society of Radiographers (SoR)
Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (IOCP)
See also our pages on Psychology, Physical therapies and Biomedical engineering
To find out more about what it's like to work in this career, use the LinkedIn alumni tool to make contact with Strathclyde alumni working in this area.