Healthcare Scientist
40AI EXPOSURE TODAY40
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST78%
NOT A FORECAST78%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£26,000 - £31,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Healthcare Scientist
As a Healthcare Scientist, you play a pivotal role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, making a tangible impact on patient care across the UK. This dynamic profession combines scientific expertise with healthcare knowledge, ensuring that patients receive the most accurate and effective treatments possible.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI exposure is high, the core still needs you
AI exposure today is high on our index (40), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That part is what keeps the job yours, so get fluent with the tools and lean into it.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHSThe NHS is the largest employer of healthcare scientists in the UK, offering diverse opportunities across various specialisms and a commitment to professional development.
Public Health EnglandA key player in public health, offering roles in microbiology and epidemiology, focusing on improving health outcomes for the population.Genomics EnglandLeading the way in genomic medicine, Genomics England offers innovative roles for healthcare scientists in genetics and molecular biology.Royal Free London NHS Foundation TrustKnown for its cutting-edge research and clinical excellence, this trust provides a supportive environment for healthcare scientists.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustA leading trust that values research and innovation, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement in healthcare science.