Is being a patient representative a good fit for you?
Helps patients get the services they need and understand hospital rules. Supports them in making choices about their health care.
What the work involves
- Passes messages between patients, families, medical staff and administrators.
- Talks with patients or their representatives to find problems with their care.
- Keeps up to date on community services that can help patients.
- Points patients to health services or other help that suits them.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, curious and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a patient representative is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.