[T]HIS week six students from Central Academy are taking part in an NHS Work Experience programme, Clinical Skills in the Classroom.
North Cumbria University Hospitals Trust and Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is working in partnership with the Centre for Leadership Performance (CfLP) to offer an exciting week-long work experience programme for year ten students across North and West Cumbria. The programme will be of interest to any students wanting to find out more about any of these exciting career opportunities within the NHS:
- Medical Science/Research (Research Nurse, Pathology etc.)
- Nursing (Health Care Assistant, Ward Manager, Registered General Nurse etc.)
- General Practice (Community GP, Acute/Emergency GP etc.)
- Mental Health (Psychiatrist, Psychologist etc.)
- Specialist Practice (Neurology, Learning Disabilities etc.)
- Allied Health Professional (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist etc.)
The aim of the programme is to provide students with a real understanding and appreciation of the diversity of job opportunities and work undertaken by the NHS and more specifically, in their chosen area.
Health and Social Care Teacher, Jackie Groves said: “I am delighted that so many of our students were successful in being able to take part in the scheme. They all worked extremely hard on their applications. I am sure that they will learn a great deal about not only the careers available within the NHS, but also find out more about the huge number of services it provides.”
There are 14 work experience places per week, which are offered to the best candidates. The work experience places are aimed at students who see themselves pursuing a medical career in healthcare. The ideal candidates have a clear idea of their career path and will have already started making steps towards turning that into a reality.
Throughout the week, students will have access and full support from key employees within the NHS with relevant experience; however the students will not come into contact with admitted patients due to Health, Safety and Confidentiality. However the clinicians will be able to answer all of the students’ burning questions with real life experiences.
