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  1. Occupational therapy support worker

    Alternative titles for this job include OT assistant, OT technician, rehabilitation assistant, technical instructor

    Occupational therapy support workers work with occupational therapists to help sick, injured or old people to be as independent as possible.

    Salary: £24,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Health and science Care services

  2. Oceanographer

    Alternative titles for this job include Marine scientist

    Oceanographers study seas and currents, marine plants and animals, and the rocks and minerals that lie beneath the sea bed.

    Salary: £23,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Agriculture, environment and animal care Health and science

  3. Operating department practitioner

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Operating department practitioners (ODPs) provide skilled care and support to patients at all stages of an operation.

    Salary: £30,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Health and science

  4. Optometrist

    Alternative titles for this job include Ophthalmic optician

    Optometrists test vision, identify eye health problems, prescribe glasses and fit contact lenses.

    Salary: £37,000 to £61,000

    Found in: Health and science

  5. Orthoptist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Orthoptists work with a team of specialists to diagnose and treat eye problems.

    Salary: £30,000 to £53,000

    Found in: Health and science

  6. Osteopath

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Osteopaths massage, move and stretch clients' muscles and joints to improve wellbeing or help with a health issue.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Health and science

  7. Outdoor activities instructor

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Outdoor activities instructors lead trips and teach skills in activities like hill walking, climbing, canoeing, skiing and snowboarding.

    Salary: £16,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Education and early years Health and science

  8. Paediatrician

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.

    Salary: £37,000 to £140,000

    Found in: Health and science

  9. Palaeontologist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Health and science

  10. Palliative care assistant

    Alternative titles for this job include Specialist healthcare assistant

    Palliative care assistants provide specialist care and support to people living with serious illness and those reaching the end of their life.

    Salary: £23,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Health and science Care services

  11. Paramedic

    Alternative titles for this job include Ambulance paramedic

    Paramedics respond to emergency call-outs and give people life-saving medical help.

    Salary: £28,000 to £43,000

    Found in: Health and science Protective services

  12. Pathologist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Pathologists work in hospitals and laboratories on different areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

    Salary: £46,000 to £72,000

    Found in: Health and science

  13. Patient advice and liaison service officer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Patient advice and liaison service (PALS) officers give support, advice and information about NHS services.

    Salary: £24,000 to £26,000

    Found in: Health and science Sales, marketing and procurement

  14. Performance sports scientist

    Alternative titles for this job include Sports and exercise scientist, Sports performance analyst, Sports physiologist

    Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.

    Salary: £23,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Health and science

  15. Personal trainer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Personal trainers work with clients to improve their health and fitness.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Health and science

  16. Pest control technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Pest control officer

    Pest control technicians identify infestations and get rid of pests like rats, mice, wasps and cockroaches.

    Salary: £22,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Health and science

  17. Pharmacist

    Alternative titles for this job include Dispensing chemist, community pharmacist, hospital pharmacist

    Pharmacists give advice on the use and supply of medicines and medical appliances.

    Salary: £37,000 to £61,000

    Found in: Health and science

  18. Pharmacologist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemicals on living things, and develop new products to help tackle disease.

    Salary: £27,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Health and science

  19. Pharmacy assistant

    Alternative titles for this job include Chemist’s assistant, dispensing assistant

    Pharmacy assistants serve customers and patients in chemists and hospital dispensaries.

    Salary: £23,000 to £27,000

    Found in: Health and science Sales, marketing and procurement

  20. Pharmacy technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Pharmaceutical technician

    Pharmacy technicians prepare and supply medicines for prescriptions, under the supervision of a pharmacist.

    Salary: £27,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Health and science

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