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Working in a hospital

A hospital is a busy place with lots of things happening. A hospital needs lots of people doing different jobs.

If you work in a hospital you work in the healthcare industry.

Did you know? Over 130,000 people in Wales work in related jobs"

Source: LightcastTM, 2024

Jobs you may find in a hospital

These are just some of the jobs in a hospital:

Visit NHS health careers to find out more about the jobs in healthcare.

Skills to work in a hospital

You need to be good at:

  • Talking and listening to people
  • Working with other people
  • Using the computer
  • Working in a busy and sometimes noisy place

Qualities to work in a hospital

You need to be a person who:

  • Is interested in other people
  • Enjoys helping
  • Is friendly and can show kindness to others

Finding a job in a hospital

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Look at the different jobs available

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