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How do I get a graduate job in nursing, midwifery or the allied health professions?

Everything you need to know about the wide-ranging graduate job opportunities within healthcare. With information on the various roles, salary levels and application advice, this is the ideal place to start job-hunting for graduate careers in nursing, midwifery or the allied health professions. (More...)

What makes a good graduate nurse?

Nursing has evolved into a highly skilled career that requires a range of skills, dedication and commitment. Four nurses reveal what it really takes to be a nurse in today's NHS. (More...)

Investigate the entry requirements for graduate allied healthcare jobs

Some allied healthcare professions require you to graduate into your chosen field; others allow graduates to convert your degree with a diploma. Explore your chosen career route here. (More...)

A graduate’s guide to the NHS, trusts and professional bodies

The NHS is Europe’s largest employer. Before you embark on your graduate career in healthcare, make sure you understand how the organisation is structured. (More...)

NHS vs the private sector nursing: what type of graduate employer will you choose?

Our overview of the various graduate employers in nursing and healthcare, including the NHS, the armed forces and independent healthcare organisations. (More...)

Nursing jobs in homes, prisons and the armed forces

There are careers for graduate nurses within all sorts of employers – from charities to the RAF– so do your research and investigate the type of healthcare setting that could suit your career aspirations. (More...)

Working overseas: opportunities for UK-trained graduate nurses

Many graduate nurses use their skills to travel abroad to Australia, New Zealand and North America. With several years’ work experience under your belt, you can use your UK nursing qualification to secure a job in developing countries too. (More...)

Support in your graduate nursing career

An overview of the support you can expect when you graduate into the first job in your nursing career. (More...)

Training and development during your career as a graduate nurse

Nursing is one of the most varied graduate careers, with opportunities for progression and development available in a huge number of fields. (More...)

Becoming a staff nurse

How to build your confidence and make the transition from newly qualified graduate nurse to a greater position of responsibility. (More...)

21st century attitudes to working in healthcare

Can you lead, transform, multi-task, think laterally, apply your intellect and combine compassion with the know-how learned through professional study? (More...)

Register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC): your graduate career depends upon it

The NMC keeps a register of qualified nurses and defines the competencies necessary for a graduate career in nursing and midwifery. (More...)

From graduate nurse to leading lecturer

A successful graduate career in nursing is about learning from your mentors: other nurses, managers, leaders and doctors. (More...)