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Work Experience for University Applications

Medical Students

What do Leicester's Hospitals offer
A maximum of 5 days work observation specifically tailored to aspiring medical students. This is an annual course, advertised in January. Places are limited to a maximum of 104.
Who is it aimed at?
Principally 6th Formers with some post A2 undergraduate/post graduates. Catchment area strictly limited to Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
How do I apply
A leaflet will be circulated to all schools / colleges with a sixth form in catchments area
What do I need
Aged greater than 16, a minimum of 8 A*/A at GCSE and a reference from school / college
Who do I contact
Cheryl Evan via email: cheryl.evans@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

What do UHL offer?
1 day shadowing opportunities to ask questions about occupational therapy as a course and career.
Who is it aimed at?
People that are 17yrs and over, and who have an interest in embarking upon Occupational Therapy as a chosen career path or who have already applied for Occupational Therapy at degree level. Or seeking a job within Occupational Therapy or assistant level.
How do I apply?
All queries are sent to Priya Patel (Occupational Therapist) and after conducting a short telephone screening, an application form is sent out to the applicant to complete and return
What do I need?
A-levels/ A/s Levels, previous degrees and other qualification related to Health and Social Care.
Who do I contact?
Priya Patel via email: priya.a.patel@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

What do UHL offer?
2 days maximum observation of the different imaging modalities provided within UHL
Who is it aimed at?
Students wanting to apply for radiography degree courses
How do I apply?
Via direct contact to staff working within Imaging
What do I need?
To be over 16 years of age.
Who do I contact? Kay Cleaver via email: kay.cleaver@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

What do UHL offer?
Observation of the different Medical Physics services provided within UHL and where applicable we also arrange short term (1 – 2 week) project based assignments
Who is it aimed at?
Students with a long term interest in a career within Physics / Healthcare
How do I apply?
Direct contact to staff working within medical physics
What do I need?
To be over 18 years of age for placements within Nuclear Medicine
Who do I contact?
Kumar Ramnarine via email: kumar.ramnarine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

What do UHL offer?
A full 1day to experience a variety of workplace settings with some of the specialist physiotherapy teams. 2 students each time. Every Wednesday.
Who is it aimed at?
6th formers who have a particular interest in pursuing a physiotherapy career.
How do I apply?
Enquiries to the physiotherapy departments.
What do I need?
The assumption is that they would be studying the kind of subjects required for entry onto a physiotherapy degree course.
Who do I contact?
Gillian Grant via email gillian.grant@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

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