Health and Medical Professions at B&FC

In the UK, the demand for health and care services is continuing to rise, owing to an ageing population and more people with complex needs living longer. The local picture is similar, with a growing range of employment opportunities available in what is now Lancashire’s largest employment sector.

B&FC’s wide range of employment-focused programmes benefit from strong partnerships with local health and social care providers, providing valuable professional skills and experience along with access to high quality positions within the sector. Our tutors are specialists in their relevant areas and regularly spend time in industry keeping their expertise up-to-date.

Discover how B&FC can help you begin or advance your career in the health and medical professions sector. Contact us on T 01253 504 343 or E info@blackpool.ac.uk.

Health and Medical Professions programmes

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Careers

The Health and Social Care sector is Lancashire’s largest employment sector, employing 16% of Lancashire’s workforce. Like the rest of the UK, Lancashire has an ageing population (with the number of people over 65 set to rise by 23% in a decade) and more people with complex care needs living longer. This means that demand for health and care services is set to continue rising – creating a range of employment opportunities.

Most popular career routes:

£28,590

Average annual wage in this sector

13, 026

Annual job openings in the North West

What our staff and students say

“I chose this course as I wanted to help people with mental health issues. It’s great – we all work together helping each other out – we’re like a family! If this is what you want to do, just go for it!”

Lewis Killingbeck, Certificate in Health and Social Care

“I’m in my second year doing midwifery and I’ve already delivered 16 babies! I wouldn’t be where I am today without B&FC. The course was excellent - I got so much support and I could re-sit my maths too. The staff helped me prepare my personal statement for uni and even conducted a mock interview with me.”

Jenny Brand studied Health and Social Care at B&FC and is now studying midwifery at Edge Hill University

“At B&FC, a range of dedicated and professional members of staff put students first. We are a team of professionals, equipped with a plethora of skills and knowledge to support the next generation of qualified practitioners.”

Lisa Gayton, Lecturer and Progress Tutor, Health and Social Care

“The College paid my nursery fees, which saved me £606 a month, and I got £60 a month towards buying books and things. If it wasn’t for this I couldn’t have done the course and the Careers Team were fantastic with me from start to finish.”

Emma Swales, Access to Higher Education (Nursing and Midwifery)

“I’ve just really enjoyed the whole process. The learning and support from my tutors has been brilliant and I’m really proud to have achieved a first. This sector needs people who are well trained and have the right skills and the staff at B&FC are absolutely fantastic and really know what they’re talking about.”

Elaine Wright, BA (Hons) Health and Social Care (Adult)

Why choose B&FC?

Employability First

Our courses are co-created with more than 1,800 local, regional and national employers to support your future success.

Expert Tutors

Our tutors are specialists in their subjects and help you develop the skills you need to be successful. They regularly spend time in industry to keep their knowledge and experience up-to-date.

Personalised Learning

Your own personal progress tutor will help you to settle in, keep you informed about upcoming events and provide ongoing support and guidance. We also offer confidential counselling.

Learning Support

If you have a disability (including a specific learning or mental health difficulty) we will help you to access the support needed to manage your studies as independently as possible.

Getting Here

With our FREE or discounted Blackpool Transport travel pass, eligible students get unlimited use of any Blackpool Transport bus or tram. Our FREE shuttle bus links Poulton-le-Fylde with Bispham Campus.

Career Planning

Our free careers service includes expert advice and resources to help with making career choices, applying to university and coaching to get you ready for employment.

Students' Union

Our Students' Union runs a variety of clubs, societies and events, all aimed at giving you the best student experience possible. You could also get involved as a rep or elected officer.

Sports

Sports are big at B&FC and there are lots of fitness activities and College teams for you to join, facilitated through our all-weather pitch, sports hall and fitness suite.

Food and Drink

From smoothies to sub rolls, we offer a wide range of low-cost food and drink plus a FREE healthy breakfast for everyone and FREE meals for eligible students.
Eligibility applies

Work experience opportunities

Our long-standing industry partnerships with employers create excellent opportunities for students, so you can take advantage of up to 12 weeks’ relevant, professional work experience with local health and social care providers.

“Blackpool Teaching Hospitals enjoys an excellent partnership with B&FC and we have provided fantastic opportunities for those wanting to work in the health sector. Our cadet programme has been particularly successful, with cadets either gaining employment with us or going on to undertake nursing or other health degrees. We now offer a guaranteed interview for all cadets at the Trust.”

Eleanor McManus, Career Transformation, Engagement and Development Manager

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: Health

In partnership with the NHS and Blackpool Council, we’ve developed the Fylde Coast Health and Social Care Career Academy which gives you access to a range of high quality positions in your chosen career area.

Fylde Coast Health and Social Care Career Academy

“We chose to work with Blackpool and The Fylde College because they are one of top performing colleges in the country and because their starting point is always to understand our specific business challenges and work in partnership with us to develop the most appropriate training solutions. Our relationship with the College continues to grow and develop.”

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust