Health promotion specialists educate and inform people about health issues.
£22,000 Starter
to£41,250 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
evenings / weekends occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You could do a degree in a subject like:
Other subjects like psychology, social sciences and education may also be accepted by employers.
You'll usually need:
You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary experience in the health or care sector before you apply for a course.
You could contact the health promotion unit or voluntary services co-ordinator at your local NHS trust for further advice.
You can apply directly to employers if you have some of the relevant skills and knowledge needed for this role.
You'll usually need a qualification and experience in an area like medicine, nursing, teaching or social work. Experience of working with communities would also be useful.
There are lots of voluntary and charitable organisations who work on health issues, and there are often job opportunities in the area of health promotion.
You can find more on careers in health promotion through the Royal Society for Public Health and Health Careers.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You may also be involved in:
You could work in an office.
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