Work experience
At BHRUT we are excited to be able to offer face-to-face work experience placements at Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital for those interested in a career in the NHS. We have access to a variety of placements across the Trust including clinical on non-clinical opportunities.
Which departments offer work experience?
Our programme runs throughout the year, Monday to Friday and is designed to give you the opportunity to see the world of work in healthcare.
You can request to gain work experience in a variety of professional groups and departments within the Trust, depending on availability and safety. We have many professions and departments within the programme, and this is continuously growing, some examples are listed in the table below.
Professions and departments within the Trust
| List of professional groups. | ||
| Administration and corporate services | Adult nursing and specialist nursing | Anatomical pathology technician |
| Children's nursing and play specialists | Clinical Engineer | Communications |
|
Data, Information Management and Technology |
Dietitian | Health and Safety Officer |
| Healthcare Science and Medical Physics | Medical Photography | Midwife |
| Early years practitioner | Occupational Therapist | Pastoral care and spiritual services leader / Chaplain |
| Pathologist | Pharmacist | Physiotherapist |
| Radiographer | Research Nursing | Speech and Language Therapist |
| Sonographer | ||
Who is it for?
Young People can apply for work experience placements at BHRUT once they reach Year 11 which is aged 15/16 years old. We do not have an upper age limit for work experience.
We work with anyone who is resident or studies in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, or Redbridge and welcome applications from all types of backgrounds and abilities. We will accommodate reasonable adjustments where needed.
About the placement
On your placement you can expect to gain insights into the role you are shadowing. Staff will support you in understanding the day-to-day work and how it fits in with delivering excellent patient care. If the role is patient facing, with patient permission and if suitable, you will see first-hand how we deliver that care. You will have the opportunity to speak with a variety of staff and you should always ask questions.
You will be supported prior to the placement to plan your time with us and what is it you want to see, understand, and leave us with knowing more about.
We offer a maximum of 2 weeks placement, once per person in a yearly cycle. We will prioritise those that have not accessed opportunities before at BHRUT.
My placement experience
I had an AMAZING day working alongside Ciarrai and other healthcare professionals within theatre. Everyone was lovely, very supportive and welcoming. I was able to observe the C- Sections of many different babies such as twins and those that are breech. It is definitely an opportunity that has been very insightful and would love to do again.
Shantae Poyser - T Level Student Placement
Eligibility
Below are the essential criteria for the programme.
- Study or reside in the following boroughs: Barking and Dagenham; Redbridge or Havering
- Applicants must meet the minimum age requirement equivalent to a year 11 student. For some placements, the minimum age recommendation is 18 years old due to safety considerations. This will be clarified following your expression of interest.
How to apply
Complete and submit an application form here .
We encourage participants to plan and apply for work experience a minimum of 8 weeks ahead of desired dates.
When completing the application form, provide as much detail as possible, as this will help us match your interests with placements.
For applicants under 18 years (under 25 in some circumstances), you must have permission from your responsible adult.