The*NHS is targeting teenagers with the launch of a new*careers website this week. Stepintothenhs.nhs.uk is designed to inform 14-19 year olds about the breadth of jobs in the NHS*- anything from clinical psychologists or paediatric nurses to electricians and dietitians. It also wants young people to think about ways in which their talents and skills could have a positive impact on the future of the NHS. The NHS is increasingly competing with other large employers for new recruits. The new website marks the first time it has produced a service aimed specifically at engaging young people. Foluke Ajayi, head of NHS*Careers, the information service for careers in the health service, said: “When the original NHS Careers service launched in 1999, the focus was on increasing the numbers of people entering nurse training. “But we are working in a very different environment today, and we’re in tough competition with other large employers. Step into the NHS is not about...
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