Work experience
Kick start your career with us
Deciding on your future career can be daunting, especially when you may not be sure what you want to do. We are delighted to offer a wide range of work experience placements for our local community, as we believe there is no better way to help you decide your future than with real life experience.
Work experience offers you the opportunity to gain some insight into a particular career by shadowing a professional for up to 5 days. Whether you want a clinical or non-clinical role, work experience can help you choose the right career.
We work closely with our local schools and colleges to provide work experience placements to 14-year olds upwards. Our placements can be from as little as 1 day to a week, depending on the department’s capacity. We also offer placements to adults who are exploring a change in career. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if this is something you’re interested in!
Frequently asked questions
We take individuals from 14 years and upwards. The opportunities may vary according to your age.
Observing what it is really like working in a hospital environment. You will need to select three observation descriptions that you are interested in.
If you are at school, college or university ask your tutor to make a referral to us. Your school needs to be within our Trust boundary, which includes Kingsbridge.
Adults not in education, and living within our Trust boundary, will need to apply by emailing the Work Experience Team.
If you are in education, referrals are to be submitted by the education provider at the beginning of each term.
To ensure a fair and transparent process, we only accept applications via your education provider.
The application process can take up to 4 weeks to complete.
We will notify your education provider as soon as your application has been verified. We may also suggest you re-apply the following term if demand is high.
To ensure fairness to all, only one work experience opportunity per person will be permitted in 12 months.
Throughout the year, we attend local career events and support our local schools with mock interviews, if you are a school or education provider and you would like us to attend your events please contact us by calling 01803 656272 or email the Work Experience Team.