Great Western Virtual Work Experience

When is it?

The programme will take place between 8th March and the 19th March 2021. You do not need to be available full time during those dates but you do need to be able to complete 10 hours of work over the 2 weeks.

When is the deadline?

The deadline for applications is March 1st 2021 and all applicants will hear if they have a place on the programme on the 3rd of March.

Am I eligible?

To apply for this programme you must have an interest in a career in healthcare, be predicted or have attained Level 4 in GCSE Maths and English, be in Years 10-13 and attend a school or college within 19 miles of the Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB.

Overview

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has around 1.2 million patient contacts a year. They provide healthcare to the people of Swindon and the surrounding areas, offering the latest treatments and care in hospital, in the local community and in people’s own homes.

This year, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are giving you the unique opportunity to discover what a career in healthcare is like during this 2 week Virtual Work Experience programme. The programme will give students in Years 10-13 an overview of what a career in healthcare can offer, looking specifically at Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Clinical Psychology, Allied Health Professionals and non-clinical roles.

You will take part in live Q&A sessions with health care professionals, meet some of the GWH team and complete activities specifically designed to help you launch your healthcare career.

‍The programme will take place between 8th March and the 19th March 2021. You do not need to be available full time during those dates but you do need to be able to complete 10 hours of work over the 2 weeks.

Programme Provided by:

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

What you’ll cover

The programme is spread over 2 weeks in March. During this unique work experience programme you’ll cover the following areas:

Medicine
Nursing
Midwifery
Clinical Psychology
The allied health professions
Non-clinical roles within the NHS‍

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Virtual Work Experience

Common Questions

Please take a look at the FAQs below; and If you still need help, you can speak to our team on Live Chat. Monday to Friday (9am - 6pm).

What device should I use?

Use a desktop computer if you’re able to and use the Chrome browser.

What if I can’t attend a live talk?

Don’t worry if you can’t attend a webinar a recording will be added for you to watch on-demand.

What times are the webinars and where can I watch them?

You can find all the webinars within the live webinar section of your virtual work experience programme. You can resume your virtual work experience programme by going to our work experience platform and signing in below.

The webinars typically last for about 40 minutes to an hour, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers via a Q&A function.

https://experience.springpod.co.uk/users/sign_in

Do I need to watch the webinar to do the activities?

We recommend that you watch the webinars live where possible, as the industry experts and professionals will be able to give you insights that you may wish to use for the activity. However, for most programmes, you should be able to complete the activities and quizzes with the information that has been provided too.

What software do you use for the live talks?

We use a tool called BigMarker & YouTube Live for our live talks that won’t require you to download anything.

What if I can’t upload my work?

Please try saving your work as a PDF before uploading it.

I can’t sign in because my password isn’t working

If you forgot your password then you should be able to reset it here:

https://experience.springpod.co.uk/users/password/new
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Don’t forget your work experience account is different from your main Springpod account so your passwords won’t be the same.

Where do I resume the programme?

You can resume your virtual work experience programme by going to our work experience platform and signing in here:

https://experience.springpod.co.uk/users/sign_in

I never received an email inviting me to join a programme?

If you completed the application process before the deadline then you should have received an email informing you whether or not you have a place. If you did not then please email: hello@springpod.co.uk

Do I need my camera on for Live Talks?

No, not at all! You do not need your camera on at any time. Just be sure you have a good set of speakers or headphones for the live talks.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, you will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. This will be emailed to you.

Healthcare Work Experience Great Western

When is it?

When is the deadline?

Am I eligible?

What’s involved

Live workshops with employers

Work and assignments

Fits into your schedule

Benefits