We are a fantastic local employer with a diverse range of careers.
We are committed to providing relevant and appropriate work experience placements across the Trust to help develop your understanding of what great a career might be for you in the NHS.
Work experiences are a vital part of the transition from education into the world of work. Our observational work experience offers you insights into new or different job roles available in the NHS.
These opportunities are a valuable way of supporting the development of our future healthcare workforce enabling students to make informed career choices and support applications to higher education.
To make a request for work experience
Please complete the Observational Work Experience application form
You will be required to have the support from a teacher, employer, guardian and/or parent. You will be sent a support form on completion of your application.
Once the form is completed we will contact you if we are able to support your placement, or if we are unable too.
Reasons we maybe unable to support your request are:
- Application Forms not complete therefore not enough information to safely set up a placement
- Support references not completed therefore not enough information to safely set up a placement
- Not age appropriate – some areas have a age restriction due to the nature of the work
- Placement safety – Some areas we are unable to offer placements in as it would increase risks for patients
- Capacity to colleagues, patients come first. Some areas will not have capacity to support placements and always must put patient care first.
- We have the right to cancel work experience opportunities at any time due to operational pressures – patient care comes first. Thank you for your understanding
Not sure if a career in the NHS is right for you?
We attend local Career events – speak to your school or check out Careers Sussex.
Virtual work-related learning opportunities and resources links are available below: