Real-life stories
Harry Brown
IT support technician
“The idea of helping the NHS to function whilst working with computers was appealing.”
Adam Randall
Ambulance care assistant
“I get a lot of enjoyment from being able to have a positive impact on what can be a daunting experience.”
Louise English
Senior property manager
“I really enjoy my job; each day presents a new challenge and there is a lot of variety in the role.”
Andrew Daffern
Learning and development apprentice
“The trust has been accepting of me and I believe they are keen to learn more about Asperger syndrome.”
Kelvin Kamupira
Dental nurse
“Becoming a dental nurse is a fantastic career opportunity whether you are male or female.”
Lydia Wager
Income and costing accountancy assistant
“It’s lovely to know that I am developing a successful career at the same time as making a positive difference to someone else.”
Teniola Ibrahim
Orthoptist
“The staff and patients make work a joy, especially the children. It’s great to know you’re making an impact on a child’s future.”
Valeria Souza
Psychological wellbeing practitioner
“Knowing that I am making a difference to people’s lives is rewarding and inspiring.”
Rachel Rule
Student occupational therapist
“As an occupational therapist you really have to think outside of the box to provide the best care for people.”
Lauren Jennings
Orthotist
“There’s nothing better than seeing a patient walk out of the clinic with a smile on their face because of something I’ve done.”
Alex Townsend
Podiatrist
“I’ve had the opportunity to work at some amazing sporting events. This is something that I find really exciting.”
Ravind Singh Bhangal
Biomedical scientist
“I knew all along that I wanted to do something that makes a difference and betters the lives of others and I’m now able to help people, using scientific methods and the skills I’ve gained.”
Sophie Edgington
Specialist speech and language therapist
“It can be quite emotionally taxing as a career but our managers are very supportive, and when you see the results through the progress children make, it is very rewarding.”
Katie Ryan
Practice educator
“No matter what my future life looks like, nursing means I'll be able to work in a job I enjoy and which fits around that life. I feel I've managed to create a fantastic platform for whatever comes next.”
Emma Relf
Critical care paramedic
“I love the lack of routine and the fact that every day is different. Knowing I have made a positive difference to a person's life also makes the job worthwhile.”
Devang Joshi
Senior audiologist
“The patient broke out in the biggest smile I have ever seen. This was the first time he had heard himself or others properly for more than 40 years!”
Michael Wan
Medical student
“It's an intense course, requiring a lot of stamina and determination. But I really enjoy what I'm doing. I know I definitely made the right decision in choosing medicine.”
Anna Kerry
Registered nurse in intensive care
“You'd want to work here if you like exciting challenges and the adrenaline rush of helping seriously ill patients, and the fabulous feeling you get when you send them back to their lives.”
Kate Garrard
Trainee clinical scientist
“Often quite subtle and painstaking detective work is needed. I have to interpret changes within each gene to try and find out what has gone wrong.”
Scott Elliot
Exercise physiologist and smoking cessation advisor
“If you are interested in sport and fitness and don't want to just work in a gym, this is one of the few jobs where you can really use those skills in a solid career with good pay and great prospects.”
