One of the things that makes LifeLab special is the unique position it holds between the University of Southampton and the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. A thriving research hub, supported by University academics and part of the UHS family as we welcome thousands of students to our purpose built labs within the hospital. An example of how joined up, collaborative working can promote and sustain healthy lifestyle choices, particularly in the younger generations.

Making the most of that relationship is also behind a unique work experience programme that is being run by the University that offers students the chance to spend time at UHS. This opportunity gives young people a real insight into what really happens in the wards and clinics of a busy NHS hospital.

We are happy to share details of this opportunity on our blog, and encourage students who may already know and have visited LifeLab, and those who we have not yet met, to apply.

The University of Southampton is offering a Hospital Work Experience Placement programme to students who are interested in a career in medicine.

The opportunity is for Year 12 students who are already 17,  or Year 13 and who are interested in becoming a doctor or medical professional and would love the chance to gain work experience in a hospital setting.

This work experience placement programme will provide successful applicants with information on medicine, help  develop transferable skills and provide information to support an application to university.

Applicants will be prepared for the placement at a pre-placement workshop that will include ethical issues and practical advice on how to get the most out of the placement.

They will also be required to attend a post placement workshop to reflect on the experience and how this can help an application to medical school.

The workshops will be held on Monday, 18 February and Wednesday, 10 April. The placements will be between 19 February and 22 February at University Hospital Southampton. Placements may be two full days, or four half days, or a combination.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must provide a statement to outline why they think they are suitable to participate in the programme.

In addition they should meet a minimum of 2 Widening Participation eligibility criteria:

• Parents, guardian or self in receipt of a means-tested benefit
• In the first generation of my immediate family to apply to higher education:
• Young people looked after by a Local Authority
• In receipt of a 16-19 bursary or similar grant
• In receipt of free school meals at any point in Years 10-12
• Living in an area with a postcode which falls within the lowest 20 per cent of the Index of Multiple Deprivation, or a member of a travelling family.

 

To apply:

Complete the application form at https://isurvey.soton.ac.uk/30172 by Wednesday, 23 January

There will be additional opportunities for hospital work experience in April and July. If you are not yet 17 years old, please do contact us for other opportunities available, any questions can also be directed to the University of Southampton, UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team, on 023 8059 7377