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Hospital Virtual Work Experiencewith Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

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Overview
Embark on a journey through acute hospital settings with our Virtual Work Experience Programme, in collaboration with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS. Discover the myriad career opportunities within health care, featuring real-life insights from clinical professionals in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. From doctors and nurses to allied health professionals, this on-demand virtual work experience program provides direct access to professionals who have appeared in Channel 5's 999: Critical Condition. Gain valuable knowledge, ask questions, and explore diverse paths in acute healthcare.

What's included
Throughout the on demand programme you will be provided with access to real-life clinical professionals working in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. From doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and more, there's something for everyone. You'll hear directly from healthcare professionals who've appeared in Channel 5's 999: Critical Condition via pre-recorded webinars where they answered questions from local students.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to the NHS and Acute Hospitals

Have you ever wondered what working in a hospital is actually like? This introductory module will help you understand about the NHS and acute hospitals. It will explain how the NHS is structured and provide an overview of an acute hospitals services. You will gain insight and hear from our partners UHNM (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust) and the Haywood Hospital.

Doctors and Surgeons

This module will showcase the work of doctors and surgeons, giving you an insight into the variety of roles available within acute settings! If you’re interested in medicine and how to help patients in acute settings, this module will provide you with everything you need to know!

Nursing

This module will introduce you to the world of nursing, giving you an insight into the various roles available so that you can shape your career journey in a way that suits your interests! If you’re interested in nursing but want to consider all areas and options, this is a fantastic starting point for you to help support your future decisions!

Midwifery & Neonatal Care

Midwifery and Neonatal professionals provide vital care during pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period. This module will introduce you to the essential skills, characteristics, and responsibilities found within midwifery and neonatal care and will show you everything that it takes to succeed!

Allied Health Professions (AHPs)

In this module we will overview the 15 unique health professional roles that use their specialist knowledge and care to patients when they need it most. We’ll take a closer look at some of these roles, including radiography, occupational therapy and dietetics.

Health & Life Sciences

In this module we will overview the 15 unique health professional roles that use their specialist knowledge and care to patients when they need it most. We’ll take a closer look at some of these roles, including radiography, occupational therapy and dietetics.

Pharmacy

A career in pharmacy offers the chance to make a positive difference to patient’s lives and wellbeing. A significant presence in any acute hospital, there is more to pharmacy than you realise. In this module we will showcase the different pharmacy roles that operate within a busy hospital, showing you what you need to succeed in this career.

Employability Skills

This module highlights the importance of getting career-ready by improving your employability skills. From looking at how to ace interviews and craft your CV to the importance of teamwork and resilience, this module will give you the skills you need to reflect and improve on your own employability skills, making sure you have the tools you need to succeed in a potential future in a hospital setting.
Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 9 hours
Programme dates
22 January 2024 - 22 January 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
Staffordshire, West Midlands
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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Hospital Virtual Work Experiencewith Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 9 hours
Programme dates
22 January 2024 - 22 January 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
Staffordshire, West Midlands

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