Healthcare - Nottinghamshire info

The health and social care sector is one of the largest employment sectors in Nottinghamshire and is expected to provide 3,300 additional jobs by 2014 - 1,950 of which will be in the health sector (1). As well as new jobs, Nottinghamshire is expected to need around 16,000 workers to replace those who leave.

The majority of new jobs will be for roles needing higher skills such as auxiliary and assistant nurses and carers.

Nottingham has been awarded Science City status which means that the bio-medical industry is set to develop and grow. For more info go to www.science-city.co.uk.

Workers in the Healthcare industry in Nottinghamshire:

- Over 40,700 people are employed in the health sector (2)

- Just under 2 out of 5 (40%) of the workforce work part time and this is expected to increase

- More than 3 out of 4 (over 75%) of workers are female (3).

Down your way...

Number of people employed in the health care sector in Nottinghamshire
Area of Nottinghamshire	Number of workers
Ashfield	5,814
Bassetlaw	3,340
Broxtowe	1,395
Gedling	2,195
Mansfield	2,374
Newark and Sherwood	2,318
Nottingham	21,782
Rushcliffe	1,528
Total	40,745

Source: Annual Business Inquiry, 2005

See also Social Care, Counselling and Childcare

Key employers in the Health and Social Care sectors:

Sure Start

Social services (Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council)

NHS and Primary Care trusts in local areas

Ashfield

Kingsmill NHS hospital

Broxtowe

Alliance Boots

EMT Healthcare

Mansfield

Mansfield Primary Healthcare Trust

Nottingham City

NHS Direct

Nottingham City PCT

Nottingham University Hospitals

Biocity

Medical Solutions

Rushcliffe

Nottinghamshire Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership

As of January, 2007

This list is just a guide – there are many more employers. Some organisations, especially the NHS advertise on their own websites.

Healthcare is a global industry. You can look for more information on...

Healthcare around the world

Sources:

(1) East Midlands Sector Skills Research – Nottinghamshire, LSC

(2) Annual Business Inquiry 2005

(3) Annual Business Inquiry 2005