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
Applications require a minimum of three weeks’ notice to organise work experience and cannot except dates further than three months in advance.
We will not be able to accept any applications outside of these timeframes and you will be required to re-apply.
Two references are required for each application, these can be from a teacher, employer, guardian and/or parent.
You are responsible for ensuring these are completed. There is a link at the end of the application form that they will need, if for any reason you have missed this, please send your two references to here.
You will need to make sure supporting references are completed within 10 days of your application. If this is not done in this time frame, we will be unable to process your application further.
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 must always 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: