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Health & Care Discovery: Virtual Work Experience with Derbyshire

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

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Overview:

Unlock the door to the diverse world of health and care careers with Springpod and JoinedUp Care Derbyshire! Dive into an enlightening virtual work experience program designed to guide you through over 350 roles in this incredible sector. Get ready for a comprehensive overview—from sector introduction to diverse opportunities, areas, and responsibilities within health and care professions. Engage with quizzes, exciting activities, and gain insights from industry experts, making informed decisions about your future in the world of health and care.

What’s Included: 

This programme will cover everything from an introduction to the sector to different opportunities, areas, and responsibilities within health and care professions. You’ll have the chance to take part in some great quizzes and amazing activities, and you’ll even have the chance to speak to leading industry experts along the way! 

Webinars:

Support Workers - Monday 4th Dec 2023 4:00 PM

Nursing - Tuesday 5th Dec 2023 2:00 PM

Allied Health Professions - Wednesday 6th Dec 2023 4:00 PM

Non-Clinical Roles - Thursday 7th Dec 2023 4:00 PM

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to the Health and Social Care Sector

Have you ever wondered what the healthcare sector is really like? It’s a fascinating system of organisations that is crucial for treating patients and saving lives daily, but we often don’t fully understand what it’s like! This module will help with that - from introducing you to the NHS to showcasing how the industry is structured, you’ll gain an insight into what healthcare is like within the sector and how important health and care really are!

Support Workers

Support workers are at the heart of patient care, and can be seen across all areas of care. From health and social care, this module will take you through the many varied support worker roles you can find in the sector, giving an understanding of how much you can help!

Nursing

This module will introduce you to the world of nursing, giving you an insight into the various roles available so that you can shape your career journey in a way that suits your interests! If you’re interested in these careers but want to consider all areas and options, this is a fantastic starting point for you to help support your future decisions!

Allied Health Professions

In health and care, many different roles provide expert support - the allied health professions are a group of roles that use their specialist knowledge to provide care to those who need it most. In this module, we’ll take you through a closer look at some amazing roles within this area, including paramedics, occupational therapy, and dietetics!

Non-Clinical Roles

Health and social care wouldn’t be the same without the essential non-clinical roles that keep it running smoothly. They’re the heroes behind the scenes, and are so crucial to making sure everything works as it should. This module will showcase a range of these essential careers, introducing you to the wider healthcare team!

Getting Career Ready

This module highlights the importance of getting career-ready by improving your employability skills. From looking at how to ace interviews and craft your CV to the importance of teamwork and communication, this module will give you the skills you need to reflect and improve on your own employability skills, making sure you have the tools you need to succeed in a potential future in a care career.
Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 7 hours
Programme dates
25 November 2023 - 25 November 2024
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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

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Health & Care Discovery: Virtual Work Experience with Derbyshire

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 7 hours
Programme dates
25 November 2023 - 25 November 2024

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