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Primary Care with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

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Overview:

Health and social care is one of the largest and most exciting industries in the country. Integral to making sure that we’re healthy, happy, and cared for when things go wrong, there are over 350 dedicated and varied careers available. Primary care sits at the heart of care - providing access for people in the community to receive essential care and support that helps address any issues quickly.

Springpod and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System have partnered up to provide you with an insight into the world of primary care careers through a fantastic programme that will help you prepare for taking your first steps into this area of care.

What’s Included: 

GPs, nurses, pharmacists - they’re all roles that we’ve seen and heard of before. But, there’s much more to them than you realise - and much more to primary care, too! You’ll discover the diverse range of careers available, and gain an understanding of exactly which skills are needed within care careers. You’ll get hands-on, doing a series of quizzes and activities. Complete with virtual webinars, this programme will help build your understanding of primary care and the role you could play in its future!

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to Health and Care

Ready to dive into the exciting world of primary care? Learn how health and care professionals play a crucial role in primary care. Explore specialized areas of care, from medical interventions to holistic support systems. Gain insights into the pivotal roles that power primary care settings and how integrated care systems work to provide quality care in the region. 

GPs

Think you know everything you need to know about GPs? Think again! We’ll help you understand how integral GPs are within primary care settings, and you’ll gain a real understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and pathways on offer! You'll have loads of fun with interactive exercises and quizzes that’ll level up your GP knowledge!

Nursing

Get to grips with how the nursing team provides world-class care to patients in the region. Understand the diversity of options available - including key roles such as healthcare assistance and nursing associates - and delve into activities and quizzes to deepen your understanding!

Allied Health Professions and Additional Roles

Time to get closer to allied health professions! Learn about the diverse roles available, and explore roles such as physiotherapists, podiatrists, dietitians, and paramedics. You’ll understand how they support primary care services, and you’ll connect with real professionals in webinars.

Pharmacy

We’ll help you discover the diverse world of pharmacy roles, including technicians, assistants, and more! You’ll engage in practical activities that put you in a pharmacist’s shoes, and you’ll uncover just how important pharmacy roles are for people in the community.

Non-Clinical Roles

Primary care isn’t just always about clinical roles! In this module, expand your horizons beyond what you’ve previously thought about health and care. Discover the diverse roles available in non-clinical positions, from vital administration to management, digital professions, and more! Plus, you’ll have activities that’ll check that you know your stuff!
Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 7 hours
Programme dates
22 January 2024 - 22 January 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
West Midlands, Staffordshire
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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.

Primary Care with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 7 hours
Programme dates
22 January 2024 - 22 January 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
West Midlands, Staffordshire

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