Please note that applications for 2012 work experience have now closed
Applications will open for 2013 in October
Feedback from those who have completed work experience:
August 2010:
"Overall, the work experience was fantastic. I got a real feel of the hospital environment, and I felt like I was a member of the clinical staff. As soon as I arrived in the mornings, promptly at 8.30am my first tasks were to make beds. Every time there was one to make I embraced it. I felt needed and I became increasingly confident in making it myself. My favourite times of the day were breakfast and lunchtime. That is because I fed a patient for the last few dyas who I built a good bond with. During the feeding times, I felt a sense of trust from him and it has greatly enhanced my communication skills. I highly recommend students who want to do work experience, to this hospital."
P.D.
"The three weeks I spent working at West Middlesex University Hospital were incredibly beneficial to me for numerous reasons that extend further than most work experience placements usually provide. Although strictly non-clinical, I feel the experience has given me a fascinating insightinto the general environment and atmosphere of the hospital, which I could never have obtained through regular schoolwork or research. Being able to experience the pace and rhythm of a hospital surrounding teamed with talking to doctors from FY1 to consultants truly made my 3 weeks valuable.
"My favorite part of the experience was the kindess and amiability of doctrs and their willingness to answer my questions about procedures, medical school and the working of the NHS....I am thankful for the program and hope to apply again soon."
A.R.
Thank you for showing an interest in volunteering at West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. We are keen to support young people in gaining the appreciation of the nature of work available in the NHS. It is important that young people can gain experience of the NHS in order to allow them to make informed career choices. At the same time the Trust must ensure that its approach to the provision of Work Experience does not expose our patients, staff or the young people under our care to any undue risk.
We will consider applications from students who live or study within Hounslow, Ealing or Richmond. All applications need to be returned to us by the end of January; we will then shortlist 30 students and those shortlisted will need to be occupational health cleared prior to confirmation of their placement.
Year 10: 14-15 years of age
We offer Group visits to the hospital for year 10 students; this is in conjunction with the local Education Business Partnership team and the relevant school. We are unable to offer placements for individuals.
Year 11: 15-16 years of age
We offer Clerical (Administration) placements in various departments where there is no direct patient contact. We are unable to offer placements in clinical areas for year 11 applicants.
Year 12: 6th Form & College Students 16-17 years of age
We offer clerical placements across the hospital; and clinical placements where there is no direct patient contact i.e. Pharmacy and Reception areas. These placements are limited and at the discretion of the relevant managers.
Year 13: 6th Form & College Students 17-18 years of age
We offer clerical placements across the hospital. In addition placements in clinical areas and medical shadowing can be supported when possible; but these places are limited.
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Students under 18 years of age are not permitted in Operating Theatres, Maternity, Paediatrics or Sexual Health Department
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To be accepted the student has to demonstrate to us that they are pursuing a career within the NHS
Please note: no placement can be confirmed until all relevant checks have been carried out and permission has been granted by the department you wish to work within.
Still interested? Then complete the application forms below and return to:
The Voluntary Services Manager
West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6AF
