We understand how important work experience opportunities are in supporting people to make decisions about their future career and when applying for jobs and courses. There are a range of clinical and non-clinical placements available across a range of specialities, areas and departments. Please note that age and health restrictions apply.
All applications for work experience must be submitted through our work experience portal. We aim to meet as many requests for work experience as possible, however placement delivery is dependent on the capacity of each department.
Work experience applications: Timescales
- Applications for work experience are processed on a first come, first served basis, except for Paediatric placements and the Medical Shadowing Programme, which follow a separate process.
- Please submit your application at least 8 weeks before your preferred placement date. You will be asked to select your preferred placement dates as part of the application process.
- Applications received less than 8 weeks before the requested placement date may still be considered, but this will be at the discretion of the Trust Learning and Careers Officer.
- Applications are reviewed according to the placement date requested, rather than the date the application was submitted. We aim to process and respond to applications 6 to 8 weeks before the placement start date.
- Example: If you apply for a placement in July, your application will typically be reviewed in April, and if successful, you will be contacted during April or May.
- While we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, submitting an application well in advance does not mean it will be reviewed earlier than the standard 6 to 8 weeks before the placement date.
- Applicants who are unsuccessful will also be notified within this same 6 to 8 week timeframe.
Our work experience programme is not suitable for current Medical School students.
Clinical Observership Placements and Clinical Attachment Placements are not part of the PAH work experience programme.
Overseas doctors preparing for their PLAB 2 exam should apply for a Clinical Observership. Qualified professionals holding a GMC license should apply for a Clinical Attachment.
Enquiries regarding Clinical Observerships or Clinical Attachments can be sent to [email protected]
