Work Experience

Apply for Virtual Work Experience

We are now pleased to offer three virtual work experience programmes to students who live in Surrey. They will take place during February 2021. Students in years 10, 11, 12 or 13 who live in the county and have predicted or actual GCSE grade 6 in Maths, English and Science are welcome to apply for the Allied Health Professions or Nursing virtual work experience programme. Students in years 11 or 12 who live in Surrey and have predicted or actual GCSE grade 6 in Maths, English and Science are welcome to apply for the Medicine virtual work experience programme.

The programmes are spread over two weeks in February. There is around 10 hours of activity within each programme which you can fit around other obligations that you have. There are live webinars but once they have taken place a recording will be available to watch.

The dates for the programmes are below:

The Medicine virtual work experience programme will begin on 8th February and finish on the 19th of February
The Nursing and Allied Health Professions virtual work experience programme will begin on the 15th February and finish on the 26th of February.

For further details, and to apply, please follow the links here:

Whilst all in-person work experience placements remain suspended we will continue to review what we can offer, and will update this page as circumstances change.

Opportunities for Work Experience

In-person work experience 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 must be organised by the Work-Experience Co-ordinator.

During 2021 we plan to offer Work Experience and Work Shadowing placements, and applicants are allocated one of them, depending on their situation:

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.

Please be aware that it is unlikely you will be offered a placement during the same week as someone from the same school/college.

We are not accepting applications for work experience at the present time.

Useful Documents

Useful Links

		NHS Careers The National Health Service offers a huge range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference. With more than 350 different careers on offer, there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications. Link to website
		Step into the NHS Work experience in the NHS is a fantastic way to gain insight into a particular career. It can also be a valuable way of getting some confidence and experience of caring for people. Whether it is a short or long-term placement, full or part time, or on a structured or informal basis, work experience can help you choose the right career. Link to website
		British Medical Association We offer expert advice, support and guidance throughout all stages of your career. We understand the rapidly changing medical landscape and the impact it's likely to have on your career. In collaboration with the best service providers, we have developed a range of benefits to help you achieve your immediate and long-term career goals. Link to website
		National Careers Service The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. The service offers confidential and impartial advice. This is supported by qualified careers advisers. Link to website
		The Royal Society of Medicine The Royal Society of Medicine is one of the country's major providers of postgraduate medical education. Independent and apolitical, the Society promotes an exchange of information and ideas on the science, practice and organisation of medicine. Link to website