Conducting diagnostic and screening ultrasound examinations. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the health sector and includes the NHS and private healthcare providers working in hospitals and clinics. The broad purpose of the occupation is to conduct diagnostic and screening ultrasound examinations. Ultrasound is the use of highly specialised scanning equipment to create echoes
Physician Associate (Degree)
Working alongside registered doctors providing medical care as an integral part of a wider healthcare team. Occupational Profile Physician associates are healthcare professionals who work alongside registered doctors and provide medical care as an integral part of a wider healthcare team. They are dependent practitioners, which means that they must work with a dedicated medical
Physiotherapist (Integrated Degree)
Delivering programmes and interventions to help people affected by injury, ageing, illness or disability. Occupational Profile Physiotherapy is a science-based profession. Physiotherapists work with individuals, and their families and carers, from birth to end of life and in a wide range of health and social care settings. They lead and deliver programmes and interventions to
Probation Officer
This occupation is found in the National Probation Service, Community Rehabilitation Companies or voluntary sector organisations in partnership with statutory organisations. Probation Officers can be based in a variety of locations, including prisons, courts, hostels or community-based offices. The broad purpose of the occupation is to protect the public by reducing re-offending, safeguarding victims and
Probation Services Practitioner
This occupation is found in the National Probation Service, Community Rehabilitation Companies or voluntary sector organisations working in partnership with statutory organisations. Practitioners can be based in a variety of locations, including prisons, courts, hostels or community-based offices. The broad purpose of the occupation is to protect the public by reducing re-offending, safeguarding victims and
Prosthetic or Orthotic Technician
Designing and manufacturing custom made devices to meet specification such as artificial limbs and spinal bracing. Occupational Profile Prosthetic or Orthotic Technicians design and manufacture custom made devices to meet the specification / prescription determined by the Prosthetist/ Orthotist. In prosthetics this is an artificial limb (prostheses) in orthotics it can be a range of
Prosthetist/Orthotist (Degree)
Providing walking analysis & engineering solutions to patients with limb loss and to patients with problems of the neuro, muscular & skeletal systems. Occupational Profile A Prosthetist/Orthotist is a registered clinician. This unique occupation provides the opportunity to practice in two areas of healthcare. Most will specialise in Prosthetics or Orthotics; a small number continue
Midwife (Degree)
Giving the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in a range of healthcare settings offering different models of care. Most midwives are employed by the NHS while others work in the private sector, social enterprise or independently. A midwife may work in the
Nursing Associate (NMC 2018)
Providing care for people of all ages and from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Occupational Profile This is a new occupation, introduced into the health and care workforce to bridge the gap between health and care assistants and registered nurses. Nursing associate is a stand-alone role that will also provide a progression route into graduate
Community Safety Advisor
Working within local communities providing life-improving advice, guidance and interventions. Occupational Profile A Community Safety Advisor works within local communities providing life-improving advice, guidance and interventions that support people to remain safe and reduce from risks of harm such as fire, falls, crime or due to the circumstances in which the individual is living. A
