Work experience placements
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For pupils who have a clearer idea of their chosen pathway, undertaking a work experience placement provides a more in-depth insight into the role. The placement provides up to one week shadowing in the workplace for individuals.
For pupils aged 15+ and looking to gain greater career insight in a real workplace a work experience placement is invaluable. There are some age restrictions to placement areas.
A work experience placement is ideal for those applying for a vocational programme of study at college or university, to allow you to chat with someone currently doing the role and find out a little more about day-to-day activities in the careers you wish to pursue.
Things to consider before applying for work experience
- Be clear about what you want to gain from your experience.
- Would one of these alternative options provide you with what you need?
- Ensure that you have researched and have a basic understanding of the role and responsibilities of the area or profession that you are applying for.
- What is it about NHS Highland that interests you?
- When is the best time to attend the work experience placement and how will you get there?
- What skills and attributes would you bring to the role?
University applications
The requirement for healthcare-related work experience is preferred for candidates wishing to enter medical school, nursing and midwifery, mental health and most allied health profession courses. Application is through the same pathway.
Work readiness skills you can gain through a placement
- problem solving
- flexibility
- working under pressure
- working collaboratively within a team, and independently
- creativity
- health and safety
Personal skills you can gain through a placement
- team working
- thinking about your learning (meta skills)
- responding to change and challenges
- independence
- creative thinking
- self-confidence
- communication skills
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Continue, to read about routes into a work experience placement - the application process.
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Routes into a work experience placement
The application process.