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• Number of NHS vacancies set to reach 360k by 2036

• The NHS is in young people鈥檚 top two career choices

• Young people missing out on employment opportunities with the NHS

A new report published today reveals a paradox at the heart of the NHS workforce crisis: healthcare has surged into the top two career choices among teenagers in England 鈥� yet it is not translating into jobs, as the NHS continues to face to fill empty roles.

Data, drawn from over 230,000 students by The 暗夜成人视频 & Enterprise Company (CEC), the national body for careers education, shows that young people are more eager than ever to pursue careers in the NHS, ranking in the top two sectors, ahead of finance, law and sports.

However, despite this enthusiasm, the service is under acute pressure due to staffing shortages, with 100,000 NHS vacancies 聽and growing concerns that the shortfall could .

The report, 鈥楨xamining the Skills Gap,鈥� authored by 13 NHS employers who oversee a workforce of over 200,000 people, states that thousands of aspiring NHS workers, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, are falling through the cracks.

It finds that while many young people dream of working in the NHS, most are only aware of a narrow band of roles 鈥� typically doctors and nurses. The report points to a critical lack of awareness of over 350 NHS career pathways, from pharmacy technicians and mental health professionals to community-based care roles.

The report calls on all NHS employers to work in partnership with local government and careers systems, in line with the government's upcoming 10-year Health Plan and the upcoming workforce plan review.

A vital spur to the Government's Plan for Change and its mission for an , the report also urges ministers, NHS employers, and regional leaders to act now by:

• Delivering meaningful, high-quality work experience in both clinical and non-clinical roles
• Connecting with local schools to embed careers awareness about health and social care within the curriculum
• Equipping teachers and careers leaders with better knowledge of NHS pathways

Some areas are already leading the way in transforming careers support and work experience. In the West Midlands and Liverpool, schools are piloting a modern, flexible model as part of the Government鈥檚 new guarantee. In South Yorkshire, health sector employers are offering work experience for teachers to help inspire students.

Shajeda Ahmed Chair of the Health Sector Advisory Group and Chief People Officer at the Black Country Integrated Care Board, is calling for locally driven action to help equip the next generation with the skills and support needed to build the future NHS workforce.

鈥淭he NHS is the fourth largest employer in the world and holds a unique place in the hearts of the public,鈥� said Shajeda. 鈥淏ut it鈥檚 facing real workforce pressures. National strategy is important, but real progress depends on what we do in our communities.鈥�

Shajeda emphasised that engaging young people now is key to securing a future-ready workforce.

鈥淲e have a chance to connect with the next generation to show them that careers in the NHS are not only possible, but vital. By supporting their development now, we can build a skilled and inspired workforce ready to deliver on the NHS鈥檚 ambitions and the 10 Year Health Plan.鈥�

As healthcare systems evolve, leaders across the country are working together to explore new and inclusive ways to attract, support and retain talent. Shajeda鈥檚 message: local action matters and with the right support, the next generation can shape the future of health and care.

鈥淭his is a wake-up call,鈥澛�said John Yarham , Interim CEO of The 暗夜成人视频 & Enterprise Company, 鈥淭he interest from young people is widespread and growing 鈥� but it risks going to waste. We need to come together to create a system that works for students and the NHS, closing the loop between aspiration and opportunity. If we connect the dots between what young people want and what the NHS needs, we won鈥檛 just save money 鈥� we鈥檒l save lives.

Jonathan Townsend, UK Chief Executive, The King鈥檚 Trust, said: "Inspiring and supporting young people early into Health roles is vital to secure the sector鈥檚 future workforce, where demand for its services is increasing.

This report chimes with our experience at The King鈥檚 Trust. Since 2019, we have supported over 19,000 young people to engage in our Health and Social Care employability programmes, with over 6,000 young people in sustained jobs.

We know that guidance and work experience to steer young people through the range of career opportunities, combined with dedicated support securing interviews and job offers, transform young people鈥檚 confidence and ability to pursue a career in the health and social care sector.

We are committed to taking forward the report鈥檚 recommendations and working with ICBs and NHS Trusts long into the future."