step into the NHS

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Did you know that there are over 350 careers in the NHS?

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In this video, you will explore the most popular one - a surgeon!

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Daily Life

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At the start of your shift, at around 6pm, you begin checking your patient's recovery progress. They just had a surgery where a large part of their lungs was removed. The patient is recovering quite well and so you tell them that they will be discharged in a few days time. You will continue to check on patients and their progress for an hour or a bit more.

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Daily Job

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You then will perform an emergency craniectomy surgery on a patient who experienced a severe brain injury after falling from a height. The work is very stressful and fast-paced, but you need to have be able to remain calm under all that pressure to ensure the patients safety. After a few tiring hours of work, the patient's main issue seems to be on track for recovery.

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Throughout the day, you might be required to perform a few more emergency surgeries. Although this part of your daily job may seem strenuous and a little nerve-racking, it is quite satisfactory as there is nothing more rewarding than saving lives!

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Daily Job

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What qualifications would you NEED to become a surgeon?

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you will need to take at least nine GCSEs, with at least 9-6s in all subjects take at least three A levels (or any other level 3 equivalent qualification) - preferably one in chemistry, one is biology and a third one in either maths or physics then, apply for degree in medicine recognised by the GMC at university after university, you will need to do general and specialist training to develop your skills to prepare to become a surgeon

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IS THIS the right JOB FOR YOU?

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Being a surgeon might be the right job for you is you LOVE biology as surgeons spend all their time operating and checking body parts If you like to help others, this would suit you perfectly!

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LEADERSHIP

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GOOD DECISION-MAKING

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COMMUNICATION

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CALM TEMPERAMENT (UNDER PRESSURE)

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for more information, please GO ON www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/careers

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