Stockport NHS Work Experience Programme
Find out about the fantastic work experience programme with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for 14-16 year olds in Stockport
Are you interested in a career in the healthcare sector? Passionate about helping others and serving the local community? There are 100s of different career pathways available from traditional doctors and nurses, to social care, allied health, pharmacy, blue light services and non-medical support roles – from estate management to catering to IT!
Now more than ever, the healthcare industry is recognised an essential part of the UK’s public service provision and economy and this growth is only set to continue. With a strong jobs outlook, there are many reasons to invest in developing your career or transferring your skills to a career in health.
The NHS employs 1.5 million people and has over 350 different career paths – placing it in the top five largest workforces in the world. It employs people in a broad range of sectors – from estates management to physiotherapy, catering to clinical science – so there’s more to careers with the NHS than just nurses and doctors.
Healthcare jobs in Stockport could include working for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, with their main hospital site based at Stepping Hill in Hazel Grove including a dedicated education and training centre, Pinewood House. They’re Stockport’s second largest employer, with over 5,000 medical and non-medical staff.
Find out more about careers in healthcare by viewing our:
Work Experience with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in Hazel Grove
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust offer a fantastic work experience programme for 14-16 year olds in Stockport. This includes:
- 5 day placement over half-term weeks
- Ward-based placements (PEF allocation)
- Induction and review sessions
- PEF mid-week check ins
Priority is given to local Stockport schools and colleges, with guaranteed allocations but you must apply via your school or college directly. The programme criteria is:
- Age criteria increased to 16+ for clinical onsite placements
- 14+ years old for non-clinical placements (subject to appropriate supervision requirements)
- 14+ years for online work experience programme/ Taster Days
- Prioritisation of local residents and students in Stockport
NHS Insight Careers Day
The next NHS Insight Careers Day takes place in Spring 2024 in collaboration with The Prince’s Trust, NHS Pennine Care, North West Ambulance Service and NHS Health Education England. Last year’s event included:
14-16 Taster Morning 9.30am-12.30pm
- 40 placement allocation (SNHSFT/PCT)
- Priority to local schools/colleges
- General careers information (NHS/Work experience/Volunteering)
- Rotation of a variety of disciplines (clinical and non-clinical)
- Alternative Pathways (Apprenticeships & Cadet Programme)
- Sandwich Lunch
Community Session 1.00pm-4.00pm
- Rotation of a variety of disciplines (clinical and non-clinical)
- Workshops
- Interview/Application Technique
- Apprenticeships
- Voluntary Service
- Live Vacancies (where available)
Keep an eye out on the Stockport NHS Early Careers website and Twitter page to find out about this year’s event.
