Opportunities for Work Experience
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- Last Updated: Wednesday, 09 August 2017 13:39
Placements are usually offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, for a short period of 1, 2 or 3 days depending on the specialty area placements. They must be organised by the Work-Experience Co-ordinator.
Three separate placements are offered and applicants are allocated one of them, depending on their situation:
- An INTRODUCTION to the NHS (Ages 14 - 16)
A comprehensive, structured three day programme held at the end of June/beginning of July annually for twenty students. It aims to give students an overview of the NHS as a large Organisation, showcasing behind the scenes visits to departments within the hospital and a variety of interactive talks from clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Work EXPERIENCE Placements (Age 16 years +)
Placements are arranged for students interested in joining the NHS in both clinical and non-clinical support roles and may include Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Portering, I.T., Human Resources etc.
- Work SHADOWING Placements (Age 17 years +)
These placements are specifically for students interested in pursuing a career in MEDICINE and may include time in Orthopaedic Outpatients, the Emergency Department, Endoscopy and the Operating Theatre.
Applying for a Placement
Applications should be made on the application form below and submitted electronically by e-mail in pdf format to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the high volume of applications, you will only be contacted if a placement can be offered.
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