Work experience
Work experience placements are open to everyone from the age of 16 years. They take place in the workplace and allow people to experience what it's like to do a job. You will be supervised by staff who already work in the healthcare environment. The length of work experience placements can vary but they are usually for 2 to 5 days and are observational only. Placements are arranged on a first come, first served basis and depending on the service needs of the team or ward at the time the request is made.
Work experience placements give valuable experience for people who want a career in the health sector. They also bring benefits for our Trust, such as encouraging more people to think about working in healthcare. This might be through an apprenticeship, which can offer opportunities in all areas of the Trust, ranging from health care, therapy and community roles to corporate services, catering and business administration. Our apprenticeships lead to nationally recognised qualifications, as well as a variety of career paths.
Work experience is a really important way of bridging the gap between education and the world of work. At its best, work experience can open your eyes to jobs you may not have thought about before and help inform your career decisions. It can offer a chance to prove yourself to an employer and help you understand the behaviours and standards expected at work.
We believe in helping to build skills so that young people are ready to work in healthcare.
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