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	Agronomist Agronomists advise farmers on soil health, disease prevention and how to improve crop production and quality.
	Anaesthetist Anaesthetists are doctors who give anaesthetics to patients before, during and after surgery.
	Audiologist Audiologists and hearing aid dispensers work with children and adults who have hearing loss, tinnitus, or problems with balance.
	Biochemist Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, such as viruses, bacteria and people.
	Biomedical scientist Biomedical scientists test patient samples and help doctors and healthcare professionals diagnose, treat and prevent disease.
	BMX Stunt Athlete & Coach - Yinka Thomas Meet Yinka, a BMX stunt athlete and coach who loves teaching creative tricks and working with young people.
	Clinical engineer Clinical engineers design, develop and maintain medical equipment used to diagnose illness and treat patients.
	Clinical psychologist Clinical psychologists help people manage mental health issues, phobias and addiction.
	Clinical scientist Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.
	Cognitive behavioural therapist Cognitive behavioural therapists help patients change negative patterns of thinking or behaviour with talking therapy.
	Community matron Community matrons provide care and support to people with long-term or complicated health conditions.
	Computational Biologist - Olivia James Meet Olivia, a computational biologist who loves spotting patterns in data, sharing discoveries, and helping shape new medicines.
	Coroner Coroners investigate deaths where the causes are unexplained or the person’s identity is unknown.
	Critical care technologist Critical care technologists monitor life support and other equipment used with critically ill patients.
	Dance movement psychotherapist Dance movement psychotherapists use dance and movement to help people deal with emotional, physical and psychological issues.
	Dental hygienist Dental hygienists work to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, and give customers advice on how to improve their oral health.
	Dental Hygienist & Therapist - Anna Middleton Meet Anna, a dental hygienist who loves helping patients smile, educating fellow professionals, and improving access to dental services.
	Dental therapist Dental therapists provide a range of dental services to adults and children, like x-rays, tooth impressions, scaling and polishing.
	Dentist Dentists promote good oral hygiene, diagnose and treat teeth and mouth problems and help prevent dental disease
	Dietitian Dietitians diagnose and treat people with nutrition problems and help people make healthy lifestyle and dietary decisions.
	District nurse District nurses care for people outside of hospital in patients' homes, GP surgeries and residential care homes.
	Ecologist & Historian - Stephanie Holt Meet Stephanie, an ecologist and historian who loves uncovering nature's secrets, inspiring others to explore wildlife, and delving into the history of science.
	Ergonomist Ergonomists research ways to design products, workplaces or systems to suit the people who use them.
	Forensic psychologist Forensic psychologists study criminal behaviour and the reasons behind it, and help to treat people who have committed offences.
	Geneticist Geneticists study how genes work in humans, animals, plants and microbes, and how they are passed on.
	GP General practitioners (GPs) are doctors who provide medical services to people in their local community.
	Health service manager Health service managers run local healthcare services like hospitals, GP practices and community clinics.
	Health visitor Health visitors work with families with a child aged 0 to 5 to identify health needs, promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness.
	Healthcare Scientist - Mark Knight Meet Mark, a healthcare scientist who loves applying physics to medicine, working with diverse teams, and improving patient care.
	Hospital doctor A hospital doctor diagnoses and treats illness and disease in patients admitted to hospital.
	Maths & Sports Teacher - Steve Fields Meet Steve, a maths and sports teacher who loves coaching young people and working in a close-knit team.
	Medical physicist Medical physicists design, develop and test the scanning and imaging equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
	Occupational health nurse Occupational health nurses care for the health and wellbeing of people at work.
	Optometrist Optometrists test vision, identify eye health problems, prescribe glasses and fit contact lenses.
	Orthoptist Orthoptists work with a team of specialists to diagnose and treat eye problems.
	Paediatrician Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.
	Pathologist Pathologists work in hospitals and laboratories on different areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
	PE teacher Physical education (PE) teachers work in schools and colleges, teaching sport and fitness to young people.
	Pharmacist Pharmacists give advice on the use and supply of medicines and medical appliances.
	Pharmacologist Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemicals on living things, and develop new products to help tackle disease.
	Physician associate Physician associates support doctors to diagnose and manage patients in hospitals and GP surgeries.
	Physiotherapist Physiotherapists assess and treat mobility problems in patients caused by illness, injury, ageing or disability.
	Plant Biologist - Katia Hougaard Meet Katia, a PhD researcher who loves exploring the plant immune system and solving problems that matter for food security.
	Plastic surgeon Plastic surgeons perform operations to restore someone's movement or appearance either for personal reasons or following an illness or injury.
	Podiatrist Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems to improve people's mobility and quality of life.
	Practice nurse Practice nurses work in GP surgeries to assess, screen, treat and educate patients, and help doctors give medical care.
	Primary school teacher Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children between the ages of 3 and 11.
	Psychiatrist Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose and treat patients with mental health problems.
	Psychologist Psychologists apply the scientific study of the mind and how it affects behaviour to help people deal with real life issues.
	Psychotherapist Psychotherapists use talking therapies to help people deal with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues.
	Research Pharmacist - Anna Song Meet Anna, a research pharmacist who loves working on cancer trials and educating people about oncology.
	School nurse School nurses work with schools and families to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
	Sonographer Sonographers use ultrasound equipment to screen and diagnose medical conditions.
	Speech and language therapist Speech and language therapists help people with speaking and communication problems and those with eating and swallowing difficulties.
	Sports Performance Consultant - Olly Logan Meet Olly, a sports performance consultant who loves applying physics to sport and helping athletes break world records.
	Surgeon Surgeons carry out operations and medical procedures on patients.
	Vet Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.
	Acupuncturist Acupuncturists insert needles into pressure points on clients' bodies to help with stress and improve their wellbeing.
	Agricultural contractor Agricultural contractors provide services to farmers, like crop planting and spraying, harvesting and animal management.
	Anatomical pathology technician Anatomical pathology technicians (APTs) help pathologists exam a body to work out the cause of death.
	Arboricultural officer Arboricultural officers manage and maintain trees for local councils and arboricultural contractors.
	Archaeologist Archaeologists learn about the past by studying written records, collecting oral histories and excavating objects and remains at historical sites.
	Archaeologist - Jim Harris Meet Jim, an archaeologist who loves working outdoors, unearthing treasures, and imagining the lives of those who came before.
	Aromatherapist Aromatherapists use essential oils to help improve their clients' emotional wellbeing and relieve everyday stresses.
	Astronaut Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.
	Astronaut - Dr Meganne Christian Meet Meganne, an astronaut who loves advancing human exploration, inspiring future scientists, and shaping our path beyond Earth.
	Athlete Athletes compete in track and field events for their clubs, with some going on to represent their country at international level.
	Beekeeper Beekeepers manage colonies of honeybees kept in hives to produce honey, beeswax and royal jelly.
	Biologist Biologists study living things, including people, animals and plants, along with the environments they live in.
	Biotechnologist Biotechnologists study plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.
	Chemist Chemists investigate the chemical make up of substances and work out how they behave under different conditions.
	Childminder Childminders care for babies, toddlers and children in their own home, supporting their learning and development.
	Children's nurse Children's nurses provide care for children and young people with health problems.
	Chiropractor Chiropractors manipulate joints, bones and soft tissue to help clients control pain or prevent injuries from re-occurring.
	Dental technician Dental technicians make and repair dental appliances used to improve patients' appearance, speech or ability to eat.
	Dispensing optician Dispensing opticians give advice on vision care, and supply glasses and contact lenses to suit their customers needs.
	Diver Divers work underwater at sea, or in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs.
	Ecologist Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.
	Environmental consultant Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.
	Environmental Consultant - Evie Garner Meet Evie, an environmental consultant who loves solving sustainability problems and seeing her work having a real impact.
	Environmental health practitioner Environmental health practitioners make sure people's surroundings are safe, healthy and hygienic.
	Farmer Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise farm animals for food production.
	Farrier Farriers make and fit horseshoes and care for horses' hooves.
	Fingerprint officer Fingerprint officers use manual and digital methods to identify fingerprints and marks taken from crime scenes.
	Food manufacturing inspector Food manufacturing inspectors make sure that processing plants follow hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.
	Food scientist Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.
	Health and safety adviser Health and safety advisers develop policies designed to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries and health issues in the workplace.
	Health play specialist Health play specialists use therapeutic play activities to help children and young people cope with illness, treatment and recovery.
	Homeopath Homeopaths use homeopathic remedies to stimulate the body to heal itself.
	Hypnotherapist Hypnotherapists use hypnosis to help people make positive changes to their health, lifestyle and behaviour.
	Jockey Jockeys are licensed to ride racehorses in races for horse trainers and owners.
	Landscape architect Landscape architects plan, design and manage the landscapes we live and work in.
	Landscaper Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor areas.
	Learning disability nurse Learning disability nurses take care of the social, psychological and physical health needs of people with a learning disability.
	Martial arts instructor Martial arts instructors teach martial arts like karate, jujitsu and judo.
	Massage therapist Massage therapists manipulate clients' muscles and soft tissues, treat sports injuries and give help to people with health issues.
	Medical herbalist Medical herbalists use plants and herbal remedies to help improve their clients' health and wellbeing.
	Medical illustrator Medical illustrators produce photographs, videos and graphical images for use in healthcare.
	Mental health nurse Mental health nurses work in hospitals and the community, to support people with mental health issues.
	Microbiologist Microbiologists study organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae to make advances in environmental science, medicine and agriculture.