Work Experience

An opportunity for individuals to gain an insight into a specific field in healthcare before applying for a university course for a particular healthcare professional qualification.

A four-day programme, delivered in February and July, providing a comprehensive insight into the role of a doctor in an Acute Trust.

The programme is designed for post-16 individuals who meet the criteria to apply or are intending to apply for a place at medical school. 

Criteria

• To meet the entry criteria for our HEI partners, University of Sheffield and University of Nottingham.
• To be studying or have previously studied Chemistry and Biology at A-Level.
• If A-Level study is already completed, student must have achieved AAA.
• University of Sheffield - At least five GCSE passes at grade 7/A or above including Chemistry and Biology with at least a 6/B in both Maths, English and Science Subjects.
• University of Nottingham - At least six GCSE passes at grade 7/A or above including Chemistry and Biology with at least a 6/B in both Maths, English and Science Subjects.

To support individuals who are on or have completed a college or university course.

Its purpose is to provide individuals with work experience for up to six months to support their theoretical learning and for unemployed graduates to gain experience to secure future employment.

This will commence w/c 9th March 2026 and w/c 27th April 2026.

The purpose of the programme is to provide experience in a Healthcare Support role over one week.

Applicants must be completing a BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care, A Levels or equivalent and be aiming to apply for a pre-registration healthcare programme.

T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days (315 hours). Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.

T Level students spend 80% of the course in their learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital are proud to be supporting the industry placement element of the T-Level in Health with practice placement hours.