Healthcare Careers in Ayrshire & Arran

Discover Your Future in Healthcare: An Inspiring Event from NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).

Are you considering a career where you can make a real difference to people’s lives?

Whether you're a school pupil, student, parent, teacher or someone exploring a new direction, this event is designed to open the door to the wide and exciting world of healthcare careers right here in Ayrshire and Arran.

Join NHS Ayrshire & Arran in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) for an interactive careers event showcasing the diverse range of roles that keep our health service moving, from frontline clinical practice to essential non‑clinical professions.

What to Expect

This event will highlight the breadth of healthcare careers available, including:

Nursing

Learn about the different routes into nursing, the skills you’ll develop, and the many settings where nurses make an impact.

Paramedicine

Discover what it takes to be a paramedic, the realities of the role, and how UWS prepares students for high‑quality emergency care.

Non‑Clinical NHS Careers

The NHS is powered by more than clinical staff — come and explore NHS post graduate schemes.

Allied Health Professions (AHPs)

AHPs are the third-largest clinical workforce in the NHS and play a vital part in supporting people to live healthy and independent lives.
Meet AHPs from a variety of professions and learn about careers such as:

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Dietetics
• Radiography
• Podiatry
• Orthoptics
• Orthotics
• Music Therapy

This event ensures you can explore these professions fully, understand training routes elsewhere in Scotland, and speak directly to professionals working in these roles locally.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:

• Secondary school considering careers and pupils choosing subject pathways
• College and university students exploring career options
• Parents/carers seeking clearer information on NHS careers
• Career changers interested in healthcare roles
• Teachers, careers advisers, and support staff

Why Attend?

Healthcare is a dynamic, meaningful, and rewarding sector with opportunities for people of all backgrounds and strengths. This event will help you:

• Understand the huge range of NHS careers available locally
• Hear directly from healthcare professionals
• Learn about education and training routes through UWS and other Scottish universities
• Ask questions, gather resources, and make informed decisions about your future

Whether you’re passionate about patient care, fascinated by science, or motivated by helping others, there’s a place for you in the NHS.

Join Us!

Take the first step towards a fulfilling and impactful career.
Come along, explore your options, and discover how you can shape the future of health and care in Ayrshire & Arran.