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The sheer range of roles available in healthcare provides many opportunities to work in this challenging and fulfilling sector. From initial visit, to diagnosis, treatment and continuing care there are many different professions at each stage of a patient’s journey. Doctors, dentists and nurses spring to mind. Other health and social care professions include dieticians, pharmacists, occupational therapists, radiographers and social workers to name just a few. Management, ICT, maintenance, admin and support roles are also integral to the health service such as porters, emergency call takers and medical records clerks. As well as skills specific to each role, a career in healthcare requires empathy, a positive attitude, good communication skills and resilience to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
Did You Know?
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81,431nurses & midwives are on the NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
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100K+People were employed by the HSE in 2023, making it the largest employer in the state HSE
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7,067Pharmacists registered with the PSI Gov.ie
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49%Of Healthcare Graduates in Ireland Studied Nursing Gov.ie
Did You Know?
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81,431nurses & midwives are on the NMBI (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
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100K+People were employed by the HSE in 2023, making it the largest employer in the state HSE
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7,067Pharmacists registered with the PSI Gov.ie
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49%Of Healthcare Graduates in Ireland Studied Nursing Gov.ie
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