NHS 73rd birthday

The NHS will mark its’ 73rd ‘birthday’ on July 5, after a year like no other. It has been an extremely challenging year for the NHS and the country as a whole, but also a year of hope.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic hospitals have cared for around 400,000 seriously ill Covid patients, including more than 100,000 admitted in January alone, along with millions more besides.

At the same time the NHS has rolled out the biggest vaccination programme in our history, the fastest in Europe and most precise in the world.

The NHS could not have achieved all this without the skill and dedication of our people, along with the support of thousands of returners, volunteers, other keyworkers and, of course, the public who played their part by following the social distancing rules.

So, we want to use our 73rd birthday as an opportunity to Say a Big Thank You to you. Without you and your support, we could never have achieved what we have over the past year.

 

Start your career with the NHS

As the last year has shown, a career in the NHS can be challenging but it is also hugely rewarding.

NHS staff from across all disciplines have shown extraordinary skill and commitment in their response to COVID-19 and since the start of the coronavirus pandemic our NHS staff have cared for around 400,000 seriously ill Covid patients requiring hospital treatment and millions more besides.

At the same time, they have rolled out the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme, the biggest in health service history, fastest in Europe and most precise in the world.

There are more than 350 careers on offer and the NHS is hiring now. Healthcare support workers are among the roles available and are a great entry point into the NHS.

Search NHS Careers to find the role for you.