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Careers in NHS Highland events

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These events provide secondary school pupils with a chance to find out about a wide range of different careers and pathways into a career in the NHS.

About the events

Interactive workshops are delivered by practitioners enabling pupils to gain hands-on experience of different roles. Pupils also have the chance to chat to and ask question of those currently working in different roles.

The events are targeted at S2-S3 pupils to inform subject choices and provide an insight into the range of different career opportunities in the NHS - and the qualifications that are required to support entry into these careers.

Pupils have the chance to select from a range of different workshops to learn about careers in areas such as:

  • nursing
  • medicine
  • dentistry
  • allied health professions
  • healthcare science
  • midwifery
  • pharmacy
  • adult social care

...plus many other options.

Events calendar and venues are released each year - keep an eye out here for updates and booking details.

Some quotes

"I really enjoyed all the practical workshops available, especially in the dentistry workshop..."

"Nursing and Physiotherapy was the highlight of the day as it was active and helped me understand..."

Last updated: 10 October 2025