Work experience for school, college, and sixth form students

Work experience placements are available for school, college, and sixth form students aged 16 and over.

• Please only apply for one placement.
• Applicants will be shortlisted for each opportunity based on information included in their application form.
• Click here to download an application pack.

Current opportunities

Pharmacy Team

Location: York Hospital

Placement date: 26 - 30 June 2023

Application deadline: 17 March 2023

Click here for more information on pharmacy work experience.

Other opportunities

Volunteer with us

Alternatively, or additionally, you could apply to be a volunteer at the Trust. This is open to any student aged 16+ and includes direct contact with patients in wards. Volunteer applications require background checks. Click here for more information on volunteering.

For aspiring doctors

Sixth form shadowing project

Funded by Friends of York Hospital, students of some York schools/colleges can learn more about the roles of medial staff in the NHS. Find more information about sixth form shadowing.

Hull York Medical School

HYMS offers students a range of opportunities for insight into medical professions. Find more information about pathways to medicine.

For aspiring nurses

University of York introduction to nursing

The University of York offers a free, self-led introductory course on the bioscience, psychology, and sociology of nursing. Find more information on the University of York's nursing course here.

Useful information

• Medical Schools Council: Information on work experience
• Careers videos for schools
• NHS Health Careers website (information on non-clinical roles)
• Trust TES shop (free resources)
• Apprenticeships at our Trust