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Healthcare operations and management

How do I get a job in healthcare operations and management?

The NHS recruits graduates from all disciplines to help it modernise and improve its service delivery. With over 1.5 million employees, the health service is one of the largest providers of graduate jobs in the UK, with vacancies for everyone. Accountants, engineers and business students can all play a part in shaping its future.

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Healthcare operations and management:  the NHS needs an army of behind-the-scenes staff to keep going. Enthusiastic graduates from all backgrounds are welcome in finance, human resources, general management and more.

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