Work Experience

East Cheshire NHS Trust aims to engage positively with all people expressing an interest in an NHS career. We aim to provide opportunities to develop a greater understanding of how the trust works and the range of careers available. Work experience placements are voluntary and have positive outcomes for the employer and the learner.

Key aims of work experience placements:

• To actively promote NHS careers within the local community, supporting people to gain access to work experience placements appropriate to their requirements
• To widen the access to work experience, ​​​therefore encouraging widening participation across the locality
• To improve the recruitment and retention of local staff
• To meet the workforce requirements identified in the NHS People Plan and the local People Plan
• To encourage disadvantaged people and those wanting a change of career to consider NHS as an employer of choice
• To promote equality of opportunity for all
• To provide quality work placements by central co-ordination, advising on good practice and ensuring all legislation and policies are adhered to

In order to provide a high-quality experience, work placements will be limited to 5 per month and will be processed via an application and interview process. All requests must be received at least eight weeks prior to the requested placement date. Priority will be given to applicants living or studyng in the Cheshire East Borough and are available to students in Year 10 (non-clinical placements only) and above. There are age restrictions in certain areas.

For further information, please email the Vocational Learning & Development Team:
ecn-tr.vldt@nhs.net

Work Experience Week

What is it?

The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe with over 1.3 million staff! East Cheshire NHS Trust is delighted to host targeted Work Experience Weeks designed to offer an insight into a variety of different careers across the health and care sector. By taking advantage of this amazing opportunity you could become a part of the future workforce and help to provide the best quality care to the nation. With over 350 different careers on offer, there really is a place for everyone; no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications.

The Work Experience Weeks are held in the February and October half-term holidays.

What’s involved?

You will take part in numerous activities within the Trust and will have the opportunity to meet a variety of people working in a range of roles. You will be able to have a go at hands-on clinical activities in a safe, simulated environment and can speak to people who work in a wide variety of different areas. The whole week will be interactive and informative in order to show that a role in the NHS is much more than a ‘normal’ desk job. There will also be the opportunity to develop and practice your presentation skills.

Who is it for?

We welcome applications from students, who are in Year 10 and above and have an interest in pursuing a career in health or care. The best candidates should be able to work effectively in a team and be able to listen to others and take their own opinions on board. You should be proactive in the way you consider work and you should perform all tasks to the best of your ability. You will be expected to be punctual and organised and commit to attending each session, which will run between 9am and 3pm each day (times may change slightly).

What next?

Please contact ecn-tr.vldt@nhs.net to request an application form. Applicants must be able to attend all five days. Applicants will be chosen on the quality of their application form, which will include how you demonstrate the trust’s values. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance and a short reference, if required. For any further information, please contact the above email address.