Here at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we offer work experience as an unpaid, voluntary experience for students aged 16 and above.
Students are required to be in sixth form college or further education up to the age of 24. They can observe and work alongside healthcare professionals, which can then be of a benefit to those who wish to pursue a career in healthcare.
These experiences offer a valuable insight into what it can really mean to work in the NHS.
What work experience placements do we offer?
- Administrative services
- Pathology services
- Transplant
- Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic
- Cardiac rehab
- Speech and language therapy
- Social work
- Respiratory and cardio physiology
- Radiology (Must be over the age of 17 for Radiography)
- Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- Critical care
- Pharmacy
- Theatres (must be over the age of 18)
Frequently asked questions
To complete a work experience with us you will need to:
- Be aged 16-24 years old (some placements such as Theatres and Radiology you will need to be aged 18)
- Be a UK resident
- Be in sixth form college or further education (up to the age of 24).
- Gain an insight into what the NHS is really like
- Put what you have learn in the classroom into practice
- Meet top professionals
- Helps with applications to universities / apprenticeships in the future
- Increases confidence
To apply for work experience at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please complete this online application form.
Alternatively you can also scan the QR code below to access this application form.
You will need to submit and have clearance for the following forms which should be submitted to papworth.workexperience@nhs.net. These forms are sent to you once you have an accepted work experience application.
- Immunisation and health status
- Health declaration form