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Healthcare Science Virtual Work Experience : Paths in Rewarding Healthcare

Job sector

Healthcare & Medicine

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Students aged 13-18 and that live in the North East and North Cumbria area are welcome to apply

Certificate of completion

Over 7 hours worth of content

Overview
The health and social care sector is one of the most rewarding career routes you can take. With over 350 roles to choose from, it can be tricky to know where to put your skills and passion. For those with a passion for science and an inquisitive mind, a career in healthcare science can be a fantastic option. But, what exactly is healthcare science? Fortunately, we’re here to help!

In partnership with North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Springpod has created a virtual work experience opportunity to make your first steps into healthcare so much easier. By giving you access to leading experts and industry professionals in the region, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a unique and immersive virtual work experience that’ll give you all the information you’ll need to make your next steps in a career in the varied area of healthcare science, whilst having the knowledge about what careers in the North East can offer you.

What's included
This programme will cover many of the diverse pathways within the four distinct areas of healthcare science, and the different specialisms available. By giving you an insight into the core aspects, areas, and responsibilities within these professions, you’ll get a closer look at how healthcare science professionals use their varied skillset as part of the scientific backbone of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to take part in activities that’ll put you in the hot seat and test your knowledge on some great quizzes.

Introduction to Healthcare Science

Healthcare science is an area of healthcare that underpins much of the work that goes into diagnosing and treating individuals; with over 50 different specialisms, there’s a huge amount of opportunities to make a difference. But, what if you don’t really know much about healthcare science, or where to start? This module will give you a foundation by shedding light on the purpose of healthcare science along with an overview of the diverse specialisms.

Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics isn’t quite a household name yet when it comes to the healthcare sector, but that’s bound to change in the near future! Seen as an incredibly advanced area of healthcare science that focuses on data and information to understand how health needs can change and be monitored. This module will cover some of the essential specialisms within bioinformatics and will highlight exactly how this area of healthcare science is paving the way for revolutionising the sector and how people receive care!

Life Sciences

Physiological Sciences

Physiological sciences are often concerned with the body and its organs - from how we hear, breathe, sleep, and think to how our hearts beat. When things aren’t working quite how they should, healthcare scientists working in physiological science will use their skills and expertise to understand a patient's needs and work with other health and care professionals to assist people in their care. In this module, we’ll look at some of the core specialisms and showcase exactly how healthcare scientists work with other professionals when a patient has suffered a heart attack.

Physical Sciences & Biomechanical Engineering

Healthcare scientists working in this area can make significant contributions to patients’ diagnosis and recovery - from playing an active role in how radiation can be used to treat patients with cancer to scientists helping change lives through reconstructive science. In this module, we’ll take a closer look at specialisms such as radio pharmacy, clinical engineering, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy whilst finding out how healthcare scientists play an active role throughout the diagnosis to recovery journey of cancer patients.

Getting Career Ready

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Hear from our student community

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Aqsa Saleemi, Year 12 Student

Thank you for all your time and effort. The program was by far the best experience I’ve had virtually compared to other virtual experiences I’ve done. I liked the layout and the interactive activities, and I learnt a lot I didn’t know. I would definitely recommend this program to others; it was a great experience I would love to do it all again.

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Sophia Nathwani, Year 11 Student, from Hampton

I enjoyed understanding the many professions and areas within journalism that I had not been able to clearly separate prior to this programme; I particularly enjoyed the photojournalism and broadcast journalism sections, as they allowed me to explore a less conventional writing style than what I would normally use. The interactive tasks were a great way for me to demonstrate and put into practice my new knowledge, and all of the videos were extremely concise and helpful.

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Stephanie Oseha, Year 12 Student

A huge thank you to everyone who made this programme possible. It was a fantastic experience, and I feel more confident in myself now when applying for a job position in the future and in my personal life. I valued this experience because I realised it was okay to make mistakes and how they make you stronger for future events. I loved how efficient the Barclays team was when students and the professionals who ran the live webinars asked questions. The skills I've learnt through this virtual work experience will be used for future endeavours. So once again, thank you so much.

Frequently asked questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

I have a question about in-person work experience

Do you offer in-person work experience?
We don't directly manage in person work experience but many of our virtual programmes can lead to in person opportunities, look for the programmes marked as 'Virtual to Reality'. You will need to complete the virtual programme and declare your interest via the embedded form.
When will I hear if there is an in-person opportunity?
Our employer partner will contact you directly about any opportunities, timescales can vary Springpod won't be able to provide any updates on progress.

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