Health and life sciences
Explore paid opportunities including graduate vacancies, placements and work experience in health and life sciences.
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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Fast Stream Leadership and Management Development Programme - Science and Engineering Scheme - Various Locations
Application closing date: 5 Nov 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: United KingdomBoost your knowledge. Shape nationwide change. Fast Stream Leadership and Management Development Programme Opportunities across the UK
Hold a postgraduate degree in any science or engineering discipline, or be a chartered engineer or scientist registered by one of the professional institutions licensed by the Engineering Council or by the Science Council. For Integrated Masters you need, or expect to have, a 2:1 or higher. -
Weekend Housing Worker - Bristol
Employer: 1625 Independent PeopleApplication closing date: 30 Oct 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Bristol, England Bristol, England United KingdomDo you have a desire to support young people? Would you like to develop excellent support and housing management experience? Do you want the flexibility of a part-time role? Maybe looking for a career change? If you answered yes to any of those, we want to hear from you. -
Social Action Hackathon with Bristol Soup Run Trust
Employer: UWE - VolunteeringApplication closing date: 19 Nov 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Frenchay, Stoke Gifford Gloucestershire, England United KingdomWork in teams to explore real social issues, share ideas and develop creative solutions that could have a positive impact on communities. No experience needed; just curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved -
Trainee Child and Young Person's Wellbeing Practitioner - London
Application closing date: 21 Oct 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Greater London Greater London United KingdomLambeth CAMHS are looking to recruit CWPs to continue to improve children and young people’s mental health services in Lambeth. The training forms part of the service transformation initiative delivered by NHS England as part of the Children and Young People’s Psychological Trainings (CYP-PT) programme. -
The University of Law Brand Ambassador Spring Term 26/27 - Bristol
Employer: Higherin AcademyApplication closing date: 6 Dec 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: United KingdomThe University of Law gives you more than their name suggests… They offer a wide range of professional courses including business, computer science, criminology, education and psychology! By studying with ULaw you can expect more study options, more world-class teaching, and more doors opened. -
Graduate Junior Technical Consultant – R&D Tax - Glasgow, Scotland
Application closing date: 22 Oct 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: Glasgow Scotland United KingdomIf you enjoy solving technical problems, asking good questions and turning complex information into clear writing, this is a chance to build specialist R&D tax expertise while working directly with growing UK businesses. -
Graduate Trainee Social Worker - Various Locations
Application closing date: 2 Dec 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: England United KingdomIt’s a time of real change in children’s social work and the profession needs people who are curious, creative and committed to improving outcomes for children. Join through Approach Social Work to build the knowledge and skills to help shape the future of children’s services. -
Academy Councillor - Approx. 1–2 hours per week - West Monkton, Somerset
Employer: Cabot Learning FederationApplication closing date: 30 Oct 2026, 11:59 pmLocation: West Monkton Somerset, England United KingdomWe are looking for an Academy Councillor at Monkton Wood Academy. This is a rewarding voluntary role to contribute to the strategic direction of an academy and help shape the future of learning.
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