In view of the current Public Health England information about Coronavirus/COVID-19 and the emerging situation day-to-day, we have taken the regrettable decision to postpone all work experience placements for the foreseeable future.
This programme is aimed at students in years 10 & 11 who are interested in a career within the NHS but are unsure of the opportunities available to them.
Below is a brief outline of the programme. Please note this is subject to change dependant on the availability of the speakers.
- Talks from Trust staff
- Talk from an undergraduate student
- Basic First Aid
- Project work
- Clinical scenarios
- Tour of a ward
- Radiology
- Infection control
- Communication skills
- Interview skills
- Clinical skills
- Tour of Pathology
- Tour of Pharmacy
You will be required to present a project at the end of the programme and a celebration of your achievements will be held.
Dates for 2020:-
20 - 23 April 2020 - Based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham - THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
8 - 12 June 2020 - Based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham - THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
6 - 10 July 2020 - Based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham - THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Please advise of which date you would like to be considered for. If these dates fall outside of your schools normal work experience dates - you will need to seek permission to be able to attend. These are the only dates that UHB offer to years 10 & 11.
- If you do not hear back within 28 days this will have meant that your application has been unsucessful
- Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to give feedback or confirm if we have receive your application
- Completion of the form does not guarantee or confirm your placement as your application will need to be reviewed to ensure safety and suitability of the placement
Please return by e-mail to: [email protected] (Please note emails to this email address are not 100% secure)