Work Experience Overview
Introduction
The NHS is the fifth largest employer in the world, and there are around 350 different job roles within the NHS as a whole. CUH provides numerous opportunities for gaining insight into healthcare careers, including finance, office roles, estates and facilities and science. As one of the leading teaching hospitals in the UK, we aim to inspire students to explore the wide range of roles available.
Local Community
To support the local community and capacity, priority for placements will be given to students living and studying within the Trust’s main catchment area. We work closely with colleges and schools to ensure there is access to students who come from a social mobility background.
Opportunities are available in:
We offer work shadowing experience placements for both clinical and non-clinical roles, allowing students to gain valuable experience in various areas of healthcare.
At CUH our aim is to widen participation for access to work experience. Therefore, when demand outstrips placement capacity, we will give consideration to:
- Care experienced young people (children or young adults who are currently looked after by the state, or have previously been looked after by the state)
- Young carers (a young person who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem. This could be a parent or a sibling)
- People in receipt of free school meals
- Protected characteristics
We are also committed to supporting programmes that enable adults an opportunity through joint working with partner organisations such as the Combined Authority.
For specific work experience information please click on the ones below or return to the previous page and select one of the following options:
- Work Shadowing Placements (opens in a new tab)
- Insight Programmes
- T Levels and Industrial Placements (opens in a new tab)
- Resources and Videos (careers information) (opens in a new tab)
If you're seeking an elective placement, please see the section further below for details on how to apply.
Widening Participation:
CUH is committed to working with local schools and colleges to develop our workforce for the future. We strive to make CUH a welcoming and supportive environment with accessible links across the county. As well as schools we can have opportunities to support other people in certain categories. If you are a school/college or employment support enterprise and would like to discuss opportunities, please contact our team at 01223 250887.
Other Useful Careers Information
Step into the NHS:
For an audience up to 19-year-olds, this is an interactive platform that introduces various NHS careers. This tool helps you discover which roles might suit you. Visit Step into the NHS (opens in a new tab).
Health Careers
Similar to above, aimed at an older audience and includes information about apprenticeships available in the broad NHS Health Careers | (opens in a new tab)
For Schools:
Resources for teachers at different key stages are available through Step into the NHS – For Schools. Explore resources for schools (opens in a new tab).
Ambulance Service:
If you're considering a career in the ambulance service, there is a wealth of information available on the East Anglian Ambulance website. Learn more about the Ambulance Service (opens in a new tab).
HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council):
HCPC regulates 15 health and care professions. They ensure professionals meet standards in education, training, and practice to protect the public. Learn more about HCPC (opens in a new tab).
Contact Details:
If you would like more information about career options or available apprenticeships, please contact:
- Work Experience: cuh.workexperience.addenbrookes@nhs.net
- Apprenticeships: cuh.apprenticeships.addenbrookes@nhs.net
For further queries, contact the Work Opportunities Team at 01223-250887
