What is work experience?
Work experience is primarily spending time shadowing and observing in order to understand a role better. As well as getting involved in routine tasks to help support the organisation in a very practical way, participants have the opportunity to experience essential work based skills such as time keeping, team working, problem solving and working collaboratively. Work experience is between 1-3 days for the duration of normal school hours.
What is not included with work experience?
- Work experience is not a long-term experience within the organisation.
- Anyone undertaking work experience within NHS Grampian is not paid to do so.
- Work experience should not be seen as volunteering.
- No hands on clinical experience is permitted within hospital environments thereby ensuring the safety of both you and our patients.
Who can apply to work experience?
School pupils
We aim to provide 4th, 5th and 6th year pupils with the opportunity to gain work experience to support access to future healthcare study and careers. 4th year pupils who are 15 years old, can apply for non-clinical work experience, while those who are 16+ will have the opportunity to observe within some clinical settings for 1 to 3 days.
Students
College students must be 16+ and studying within a fulltime college course to apply and will gain up to 1 weeks experience.
Adults
Adults who are not in fulltime education and who are thinking about a career change are welcome to contact the Learning and Development Administration Team, to apply for and arrange work experience.
NHS staff
If you are currently working within NHS Grampian and wish to explore a new career/department, or are currently placed on redeployment, you are welcome to contact the Learning and Development Administration Team to arrange work experience.
Additional support
Candidates requiring additional support will be required to complete a risk assessment prior to the start of any placement. After this is assessed, any reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
NHS Grampian strives to be an all-inclusive organisation and through work experience, you will have the opportunity to participate within the world of work, through structured work programmes and engaging experiences beneficial to your learning and career prospects.
Volunteering with NHS Grampian
Are you friendly, dependable and interested in working as part of a team within NHS Grampian? Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare? Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your spare time and we'd love to hear from you!
Visit the Volunteering page on the NHS Grampian website to find out more.
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