Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Allied Medical Specialisms

Prospects Profile: Anatomical Pathology Technologist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Community Pharmacist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Dietitian

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Diagnostic Radiographer

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Dispensing Optician

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Genetic Counsellor

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Health Play Specialist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Hospital Pharmacist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Nutritionist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Occupational Therapist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Ophthalmologist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Optometrist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Orthoptist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Prosthetist/ Orthotist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Speech and Language Therapist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Therapeutic Radiographer

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Society of Radiographers

Professional body representing diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers. Directory of courses and careers information.

Institute of Meat

The professional body for people from the meat industry and related fields of activity.

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Professional body for speech and language therapists. Careers and course information.

A Career in Speech and Language Therapy

Information on how to become a Speech and Language Therapist with case studies and analysis of the skills and qualities required for the work.

  • Author: Janet A Wright and Myra Kersner
  • Published: 2013

This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details.

British Dietetic Association

Careers information on training, qualifications and vacancies.

Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)

Bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry the institution provides accredited training and advertises job opportunities in medical physics and bioengineering on the website.

British Institute of Radiology

Professional body - website includes online access to the latest issue of BIR News.

College of Optometrists

Find out what an Optometrist does and how to qualify and register. There is information on course-providers and sources of funding.

Association of Optometrists

Follow the link below to download a brochure which explains the work of an Optometrist as well as entry routes and requirements.

Optometry Today

Search for the latest vacancies by job sector, location or keyword.

Optician Jobs

Search for the latest opportunities by type of post, location or keyword.

British Assocation of Occupational Therapists/ College of Occupational Therapists

Find out what the job involves and obtain information about courses and qualifications. You can download their careers handbook and watch video clips about the profession. There is also a listing of current vacancies (members only) and online access to features in their publication, Occupational Therapy News.

From Academic to Medical Writer: Getting started in Medical Communications

Information on what careers in Medical Communications involve. There is a free careers guide you can download and there are webcasts of people working in this area explaining what they do. The same website also contains current vacancy information for Medical Communications.

Getting started in HEOR/ Market Access Medical Writing (MedComms)

This guide focuses on medical writing and medical communications roles in the HEOR/market access arenas. If you have an interest in the commercial aspects of healthcare delivery and in helping deliver value to patients, a passion for writing and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then working in HEOR/market access might be for you. This guide will provide you with an in-depth introduction to this specialist area.

FirstMedCommsJob.com

Read articles on career opportunities in Medical Communications. You can also search for the latest opportunities and download a careers guide.

Nutrition Society

The Nutrition Society is dedicated to delivering its mission of advancing the scientific study of nutrition and its application to the maintenance of human and animal health.

British Nutrition Foundation

Public-facing charity which exists to give people, educators and organisations access to reliable information on nutrition.

Institute of Trichologists

Information on how to train as a Trichologist and what the work involves.

Royal Pharmaceutical Society

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) is the professional body for pharmacists and the regulatory body for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in England, Scotland and Wales. Information on careers in Pharmacy and accredited courses.

Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences

UK-based professional membership body for Pharmaceutical Scientists. Their website has details of latest vacancies and information on pursuing a career in this area.

Pharmacy Technician resources (USA)

This site contains links to websites where you can find information about working as a Pharmacy Technician in the US. There are links to professional associations, job sites and professional journals.

Inspiring careers in food guide

Discover the wealth of exciting education pathways and career opportunities across the UK's food and beverage industry, hone your employability skills and find the best graduate schemes.

Association for Nutrition

The independent regulator for registered nutritionists. There is a careers section on their website where you can find details of current opportunities, explore what the role of a nutritionist involves and learn about qualifications.

UN World Food Programme

WFP works in over 120 countries and territories to bring life-saving food to people displaced by conflict and made destitute by disasters, and help individuals and communities find life-changing solutions to the multiple challenges they face in building better futures.