School Leaver Prospectus 2024 | Knowsley Community College

Industry Links *Salary data collected from various sources, see page 78 for details, July 2023 Visit www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk/ health for more information MainCampus Working in health, social care and nursing is so varied and rewarding. Whether it is working in a clinical setting or in the community, you will feel like you have one of the best careers in the world. You will gain hands-on experience in real, healthcare environments alongside your course, taking advantage of our strong links with employers such as the NHS and NorthWest Ambulance Service. You will explore everything fromanatomy, physiology, dementia, nutrition and healthcare practice to social psychology andmedication in health and social care. Paramedic £25k - £39k Operating Department Practitioner £28k - £40k HealthcareAssistant £20k - £26k Midwife £27k - £47k Residential Care Manager £25k - £55k Occupational Therapist £27k - £47k 68 Are you interested in completing an apprenticeship? See page 34 formore information. Health and Social Care Course Title Entry Requirements Progression Level 2 ExtendedDiploma Level 3, T Level, Apprenticeship or Employment Health (Supporting the Adult Nursing Team) University, Apprenticeship or Employment Level 3Certificate (Adult Social Care) Level 1 Diploma 5GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language, maths and science) 4GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English andmaths) 3GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English and/or maths) 2GCSEs at grade 2 or above (including English and/or maths) University, Apprenticeship or Employment Level 2 See pageXX formore information. NHSStaff InspireStudents Students received an inspiring talk from the Head of Clinical Education at St Helens andWhiston Hospital and a teamof experienced Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants and Pharmacists. They shared their personal experiences of working for NHS England, explainingwhat is expected of healthcare professionals in real working environments. HealthcareScienceSkills Show Inspires FutureGeneration Students took part in interactive events andworkshops with a number of organisations, including St Helens and Whiston Hospitals, Alder Hey, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital andMedical Mavericks. The event gave thema first-hand insight into the healthcare and science sector and themany career opportunities available in the industry. 69