Work Experience Framework Type: School / College / University Placements

Work experience placements within the NHS provides an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the various professions. The Talent Academy Work Experience Programme provides a range of placements for individuals to gain experience within the three NHS Trusts.

These include:

NHS Trust Service Description Website United Lincolnshire NHS Trust Acute Services www.ulh.nhs.uk

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mental health, learning disabilities and substance www.lpft.nhs.uk misuse services for adults Lincolnshire Community Health Services Community healthcare and healthy lifestyle www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk services

Placement Opportunities

This document provides details of placement opportunities available across the NHS within Lincolnshire. Further development work is in progress as we continue to develop additional opportunities across each site. As such, the framework shall be updated accordingly and visitors are encouraged to check the website on a regular basis.

Application Process

All placement requests are coordinated through the Talent Academy. In order to be considered for a placement, please complete the standard application form and return to: [email protected]

Please note, placements cannot be guaranteed, and we reserve the right to cancel / postpone placements at short notice should it be necessary to maintain our services.

We aim to respond to your request within 5 working days.

A minimum of 6 weeks’ notice is required between submission of application and the required placement dates.

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Boston, Lincolnshire

Min Placement Opportunity NHS Trust / Site Pathway Duration Age Medical Shadowing Consultant - Strict criteria applies ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Care / Clinical / Allied 16+ 5 days For students wishing to become a Doctor only Wards - Healthcare Support / Nursing Assistant ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 5 days Gastroenterology Department ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 3 days Physiotherapy Department - Strict criteria applies ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 3 days Students must be applying for Physiotherapy at University Occupational Therapy – 1 Day Insight ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 1 day Occupational Therapy – 5 Day ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 5 days Ophthalmology Department ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 3 - 5 days Vascular Acute Care ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 1 day X-Ray / Radiology ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Healthcare Science 16+ 3 – 5 days Portering ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Estates & Facilities 14+ 5 days Supply Chain & Stores ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Estates & Facilities 14+ 5 days ICT Support – Business Change & System Development ULHT - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Corporate Services / Admin 16+ 3 days

Grantham, Lincolnshire

Min Placement Opportunity NHS Trust / Site Pathway Duration Age

Medical Shadowing Consultant - Strict criteria applies ULHT - Grantham & District Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied 16+ 5 days For students wishing to become a Doctor only

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Physiotherapy Department - Strict criteria applies ULHT - Grantham & District Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 5 days Students must be applying for Physiotherapy at University Wards - Healthcare Support / Nursing Assistant ULHT - Grantham & District Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 3 – 5 days Radiology ULHT - Grantham & District Hospital Healthcare Science 17+ 3 – 5 days Health Records Department ULHT - Grantham & District Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 14+ 5 days Insight into Health Records ULHT - Grantham & District Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 14+ 1 day ICT Support – Business Change & System Development ULHT - Grantham & District Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 16+ 3 days

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Medical Shadowing Consultant - Strict criteria applies ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 5 days For students wishing to become a Doctor only Wards - Healthcare Support / Nursing Assistant ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 5 days Endoscopy Department ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 5 days Insight into Endoscopy ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 14+ 1 day Gastroenterology Department ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 5 days Maxillo-Facial / Orthodontics ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 5 days Medical Day Unit ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 5 days Nutrition & Dietetics ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 1 day Physiotherapy Department - Strict criteria applies ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 1 - 2 days Students must be applying for Physiotherapy at University Occupational Therapy – 1 Day Insight ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 1 day Neurophysiology ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 1 day Theatres ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Care / Clinical / Allied Health 18+ 1-5 days

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Pharmacy ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Healthcare Science 16+ 1 day X-Ray / Radiology ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Healthcare Science 16+ 3 days Communications Department ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 14+ 5 days Emergency Planning ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 16+ 5 days Insight into Finance & Accounts ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 14+ 1 day Finance & Accounts Payable ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 16+ 5 days Health Records ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 14+ 5 days Insight into Health Records ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 14+ 1 day ICT Technician Services ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 16+ 1 day Information Services ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 16+ 5 days ICT Support in Healthcare – Overview ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 14+ 5 days ICT Support – Business Change & System Development ULHT - Lincoln County Hospital Corporate Services / Admin 16+ 3 days

Insight Into Care Work – Witham Court LPFT – Witham Court, North Hykeham Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 1 day

Clinical Care Assistant – Witham Court LPFT – Witham Court, North Hykeham Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 5 days

Louth, Lincolnshire

Insight into Outpatients – Clinical / Non-Clinical ULHT - County Hospital Louth Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 1 day Outpatients Department – Clinical / Non-Clinical Overview ULHT - County Hospital Louth Care / Clinical / Allied Health 16+ 5 days Medical Secretaries ULHT - County Hospital Louth Corporate Services / Admin 14+ 5 days Physiotherapy Department ULHT - County Hospital Louth Care / Clinical / Allied Health 17+ 1 - 2 days

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Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Administration Assistant - Learning & Development Centre LPFT – East Road, Corporate Services / Admin 16+ 5 days Administration Assistant - Bank Staffing Unit LPFT – Lions Way, Sleaford Corporate Services / Admin 16+ 5 days IT And Informatics Assistant LPFT – Lions Way, Sleaford Corporate Services / Admin 14+ 5 days

Details correct at: 14th January 2016

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