Work experience
Kick start your career with us
Deciding on your future career can be scary 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 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 profession, work experience can help you choose the right career.
We work closely with our local schools, colleges and universities 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 participating team’s preference.
We also work closely with our local communities offering adult placements, matching your experience and interests to our opportunities. Please note these placements are very limited and in high demand.
We also have the opportunity for individuals to participate in our virtual work experience platform Springpod. Springpod is a nationally recognised platform which provides a two-week programme incorporating 10 different career modules, quizzes, inspiring videos and live webinars with our own people. The program has been designed to provide individuals with an insight into a number of careers, this is a great opportunity if you are unsure of what direction you wish to take. Springpod is free to sign up and you can participate from anywhere in the UK.
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.
Diagnostic Radiography
Our South West outreach project support lead is working closely with our south west education providers to promote diagnostic radiography and our work experience taster days within our local diagnostic imaging services.
This would be a great opportunity if you are interested in a career in diagnostic radiography and want to gain some experience in radiography.
Frequently asked questions
This opportunity is open during the 2023/24 academic year to students aged 16 – 18, studying a Level 3 or higher Health or Science course (BTECs, T-levels and A-levels).
Observing what it is really like working as a Diagnostic Radiographer in a hospital environment.
If you are at college or 6th form, ask your Careers Lead to book a Diagnostic Radiography Career Talk with our Outreach Project Support Lead, Stacey Woodruff, by calling: 07584 588141 or via our contact form.
Year 12 talks, by 22 March 2024.
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 taster day in Radiography per person will be permitted.