Over the last 12 months the health care sector has been at the forefront of our minds a lot of the time. NHS staff, medical staff and care workers have had a tough job and have often had to put themselves on the front line to look after patients. The NHS are often on the look out for new staff and often offer incentives to attract people into certain roles. This year many companies have also given front line staff discounts at food outlets, clothing retailers and supermarkets as a thank you for the hard work they have been doing. If you are considering getting into a profession that involves working for the NHS then you need to think carefully and ensure that you can commit to the job. You are often required to work shifts and this could include working throughout the night. If you have young children this may not be possible or convenient. Not all jobs require you to work nights but it is important to check what sorts of hours you may have to work. You may also need to go to university or college for a number of years to train before you have the qualifications to start working. This can be a huge financial strain, but after you have completed your training you may be able to earn more that you did in previous jobs.