Virtual

South East London NHS Work Experience - Explore Primary Care careers

Job sector

Healthcare & Medicine

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This programme is open to anyone aged 13+ living in the south of London

Certificate of completion

Over 8 hours worth of content

Overview

Are you passionate about finding a career that helps others but not sure what might be right for you? This programme will help you better understand the different roles and careers that are offered in Primary Care. Exploring the world of primary care – services that provide the first point of contact in the NHS healthcare system – you’ll find out more about the different opportunities available from working in a GP surgery and participate in a series of activities, quizzes and webinars to bring you closer than ever to a career in primary care.

What’s Included

This programme will cover everything from an introduction to the distinct areas of care to a closer look at distinct roles, responsibilities, and opportunities in various areas, such as GPs, nursing, allied health professions, and non-clinical roles.

Not only will you get to grips with what these roles involve, but you’ll also have the chance to take part in activities and quizzes that put you in the position of a healthcare professional in primary care. Plus, you’ll even have the opportunity to speak to leading industry experts along the way!

Introduction to Primary Care

Ready to dive into the exciting world of primary care? Learn how health and care professionals play a crucial role in this area of healthcare. Explore the relationship between primary care and community health. Gain insights into the pivotal roles that power primary care settings and how integrated care systems work to provide quality care in southeast London.

Roles within Primary Care

Population Health Management

Explore what population health management means in the context of primary care and as a core enabler of integrated care systems. Understand how the use of data and analytics can help to understand the health needs of the population, identify at-risk groups, and design interventions to prevent illness, manage existing conditions, and address health inequalities at community level. By the end of this module, you’ll understand why population health management is important, and how it contributes to fairer, high-quality patient care.

Multidisciplinary Teams Working in GP Settings

Benefits of Social Prescribing

Explore social prescribing, an innovative approach in healthcare that allows health professionals to refer patients to non-clinical services to support their health and well-being. Discover how social prescribing acknowledges that many health issues are influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors. Solutions often extend beyond traditional medical treatments—we’ll take a look at some of these creative solutions.

Employability Skills

After all you’ve learnt, you might be interested in a career in primary care! Good news: this module will teach you all the skills you’ll need to excel. You’ll get a comprehensive tour of employability skills from teamwork to problem solving to communication. This module will also give you your final activity, a self-evaluation designed to help you recognise where your strengths and weaknesses lie so you know what skills to build on for a successful career!

Available dates

On Demand

Programme dates

9th September 2024 - 31st March 2025

Eligibility criteria

Region

Greater London

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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