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Opportunities for school, college, and sixth form students
Work experience
Work experience placements are available for school, college, and sixth-form students aged 16 and over.
Current opportunities
NHS summer shadowing programme
For any year 12 students interested in a career in the NHS (clinical and non-clinical opportunities available). Shadow a member of staff for a day in a profession of your choice during the school summer holidays (subject to availability). Apply before 31 May 2024.
Apply to shadow a doctor for a day.
Apply to shadow any other NHS role.
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 medical 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
For teachers: If you are interested linking up with the Trust for careers education, curriculum links, or anything else, please email yhs-tr.schools@nhs.net.
