Health and life sciences

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Discover rewarding opportunities in health and life sciences. Whether you're passionate about patient care, scientific discovery, or community support, there's a career path for you.

Careers in healthcare include a huge range of roles in clinical settings or the community to improve patient outcomes. Working as a health practitioner, in management, policy or public health. Support individuals and communities in social care, youth work, advice and guidance, providing essential services and support to the most vulnerable in society. Innovate in life sciences, contribute to important research and development by getting hands on in the lab, or use your skills and knowledge in a range of commercial roles.

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  • Process Engineer - Trowbridge

    Employer: MSA Environmental Ltd - Wiltshire
    Application closing date: 10 Apr 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Trowbridge South West United Kingdom
    MSA Environmental currently have a vacancy for a Full-time (permanent) Process Engineer to assist with our on-going wastewater treatment related assignments and projects in the UK and Overseas. Our team is at the forefront of many key wastewater projects across the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will be able to deliver solutions that prioritise innovation and sustainability working with leading household name brands and consumer products.

  • Graduate Study Designer - Remote

    Employer: Graduate Recruitment Bureau - Graduate & Student Recruitment
    Application closing date: 25 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: England United Kingdom
    This is a pioneering technology company that uses real world data to support pharmaceutical and healthcare companies improve patient outcomes.

  • Occupational Therapist (Rotation) - London

    Employer: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
    Application closing date: 29 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Greater London Greater London United Kingdom
    We have great professional development programmes for OTs and our Band 5s take advantage of a range of these opportunities to build their skill and competence in mental health practice.

  • Assessment Mediation & Support Worker - Bristol

    Employer: 1625 Independent People
    Application closing date: 30 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    We are recruiting into our Bristol Youth MAPS team, the homeless prevention hub for young people aged 16-21. MAPS is a team of co-located 1625 Independent People and Bristol City Council colleagues, working collaboratively to prevent homelessness and support young people at a crucial time.

  • Graduate Full Time Podiatrist - Aberdeen, Newmachar (Scotland)

    Employer: Pittodrie Podiatry Practice
    Application closing date: 10 May 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Aberdeen City, Newmachar Scotland United Kingdom
    We are looking for a full time new graduate individual with a passion for Podiatry and an outgoing personality to work in our busy modern city centre and country private practices.

  • Graduate Business Editor - London

    Employer: Graduate Recruitment Bureau - Graduate & Student Recruitment
    Application closing date: 24 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Greater London United Kingdom
    A market intelligence and research consultancy that prides themselves on offering bespoke advice to their clients, helping them better understand the world of technology in order to make better business decisions. They offer a team of world-leading analysts who are experts in markets such as: telecoms, artificial intelligence, devices, software development, virtual reality and much more.

  • Intelligence Analyst (Intelligence Management Unit) - Lancashire / Manchester HQ

    Employer: Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
    Application closing date: 18 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Hutton, Manchester North West United Kingdom
    Analysis in CTPNW is the study of data to identify patterns, trends and links between crimes and offenders, with the goal of aiding CTPNW in identifying perpetrators and preventing future incidents. We also conduct strategic analysis, which is the analysis of long term and emerging trends to inform decision making and policy development.

  • 2026 Graduate - MedComms Account Executive - Berkshire

    Employer: Graduate Recruitment Bureau - Graduate & Student Recruitment
    Application closing date: 20 Mar 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Maidenhead South East United Kingdom
    Located in Maidenhead, Berkshire, this independent medical communications agency partners with pharmaceutical and biotech organisations to deliver high-quality education and insight-driven content. The team values collaboration, learning, and integrity, creating an inclusive workplace where graduates are encouraged to ask questions, build confidence, and develop long-term careers.

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