Forensic Nurse
6AI EXPOSURE TODAY6
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST54%
NOT A FORECAST54%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Forensic Nurse
Forensic nurses care for people who have experienced violence or abuse. They provide medical treatment, emotional support and gather evidence that helps in legal investigations.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (6), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHS EnglandAs a leading healthcare provider, NHS England offers extensive opportunities for forensic nurses to work in various settings, including hospitals and community health services.
St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral CentreThis centre provides specialised care for victims of sexual assault, making it an ideal employer for forensic nurses looking to make a difference.
Victim SupportA charity that offers support to victims of crime, providing forensic nurses with a platform to assist those in need while working alongside legal professionals.
Royal College of Nursing (RCN)The RCN supports forensic nurses through professional development and advocacy, making it a key employer in the sector.