We aim to offer a variety of work experience placements in both clinical and non-clinical areas. A work experience placement is your opportunity to spend a period of time outside the classroom, learning about a particular job or area of work.
More people in England work for the NHS than any other UK organisation. This doesn’t mean just doctors and nurses: it means healthcare assistants, business managers, clerical staff, domestics, engineers ... in fact, more than 350 different careers each with a vital role to play in delivering a first class health service.
Individuals may fall into the following categories for work experience:
- Students in school Year 10 (14/15 year-olds) exploring NHS career options
- Year 11 or 12 (16-18 year-olds) sixth form or college students seeking work experience to meet university application requirements
- Ad hoc requests for the over 16s in full time education seeking NHS experience (i.e. people not in full time paid employment or education)
- Undergraduate and post graduates via higher education institutions
We have a limited number of placements available and these are normally only available to people who live in postcodes FY1 to 8, PR4 and LA. The application process normally takes six to eight weeks. Please allow sufficient time for your application to be processed.
For further information, please email our Work Experience Coordinator.
Another option to consider is volunteering with us. This involves providing non-clinical support and other tasks, and is another way of getting an idea of what it is like to work in the health and social care sector. Volunteering requires a significant level of commitment and is a good option for people who would like to give up some of their free time on a regular basis.
