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Allied Health : Virtual Work Experience with Health Education England

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

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Unlock the world of Allied Health Professions in our virtual work experience program, a collaboration with Health Education England. Gain invaluable insights into 15 different allied health professions, developing essential skills for each. Hear firsthand from NHS professionals, delve into daily work routines, and explore diverse areas within allied health. Complete assignments and receive a certificate upon program completion, enhancing your CV, Personal Statements, and interview prospects. Ideal for students studying health, social sciences, or science subjects, with a focus on NHS core values, compassion, a desire to help, and teamwork as essential attributes.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

The World of the NHS

Have you ever wondered what working for the NHS is really like? It’s a universal healthcare system that is crucial for treating patients and saving lives on a daily basis, but we often don’t fully understand what it’s like! This module will help with that - from introducing you to how the NHS is structured to introducing the core values and beliefs of the NHS, you’ll gain an insight into what it’s like to work in healthcare settings, and how it feels to truly make a difference!

The Allied Health Professions

Although you might be aware of some roles within healthcare, you might not have heard of the phrase allied health professions before - don’t worry, this module is here to help! In the module, we’ll introduce you to all the professions that interact with primary care settings and look at what they do, why they do it, and how you can do it, too!

Sam’s Journey

How do allied health professions interact with patients? This is what we’ll find out in our first patient journey. We’ll see how Sam’s healthcare journey showed just how importance allied health professionals are, and the impact they have. We’ll look at roles including therapeutic radiographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists, orthoptists, and more!

Daniel’s Journey

In the second of our patient journeys, we’ll hear about Daniel’s healthcare journey and interaction with allied health professionals. We’ll look at roles including paramedics, operating department practitioners, dietitians, and more!

Chloe’s Journey

In the final patient journey, you’ll see how Chloe’s healthcare journey resulted in interactions with a variety of allied health professionals specialising in fields such as occupational therapy, art, music, and drama therapies. Along the way, you’ll learn about things such as activity analysis, along with seeing how allied health professions really make a difference!

Communication in Healthcare

From learning how to become a better listener, discovering the implications of non-verbal communication, to coping with tricky conversations, this module will show you the art of communication, and help you improve your current skills. With communication being a crucial part of being a good healthcare professional, this module isn’t to be missed!

Getting Career Ready

This module highlights the importance of getting career-ready. From looking at how to become a allied health professional to different pathways and opportunities available to you, this module will give you the skills you need to reflect and improve, making sure you have the tools you need to succeed in a potential future in your healthcare career.
Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
16 September 2024 - 25 March 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
Kent, West Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
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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.

Allied Health : Virtual Work Experience with Health Education England

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
16 September 2024 - 25 March 2025

Eligibility criteria

Regions
Kent, West Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight, Hampshire

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