NHS marks 78th Birthday with invitation to join its workforce
As the NHS celebrates its 78th Birthday this Sunday (5 July), staff and volunteers past and present are being thanked for helping to make this extraordinary organisation what it is.
From doctors and nurses, to pharmacists, porters and everyone else helping make a difference for patients every day – the NHS is made up of incredible people, said Dr Hamish McLure, Regional Medical Director for NHS North East and Yorkshire (pictured left).
Dr McLure said: “This is a great opportunity to celebrate some of the best work happening in the NHS. Every day, NHS colleagues are delivering outstanding care in new and innovative ways.
“Please visit the Best of the NHS website which showcases some of the great work taking place across the country.”
The NHS 78th Birthday is also an opportunity to highlight more than 350 different careers available across the NHS in England for people from all backgrounds, skills and interests.
Victoria Bagshaw, Deputy Director of Workforce and Education, NHS North East and Yorkshire (pictured right), said: “Whether you want to be a nurse, doctor, paramedic, midwife, healthcare assistant or physiotherapist, there are many patient-facing roles that make a real difference every day.
“There are also NHS careers in communications, finance, human resources, digital and data, estates, engineering, administration and project management. Every role plays an important part in supporting patients and communities.”
The NHS offers excellent training, development and career progression, helping people to build a rewarding career while improving lives.
“No matter what area of the NHS you join, you will become part of a team devoted to helping and improving the lives of others,” Ms Bagshaw added. “Whatever your skills, qualifications or interests, there is a career for you in the NHS. Visit NHS Careers to find the role for you.”