Career Compass Work Experience Opportunities in Medicine.xlsx

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1	Name	Structured WEX?	Type	Details	Volunteering Available?	Location (Borough)	Deadline	Date	Contact Details
2	King’s College Hospital NHS	Y	Hospital	Structured opportunity to work in Kings College Hospital, clinical and non-clinical roles available in many departments. Work in an NHS hospital under direct supervision from NHS staff, students are matched with professionals based on their own desires and ambitions. Clinical roles include: Accute Medicine, Cardiology Nursing, Surgery, Radiography, Pharmacy, etc. Non-Clinical roles include: DEI administrator, Finance, HR, Project Management, Organizational Development. Lasts for 1-5 days Monday 20th to Friday 24th October 2025 Deadline - Applications open: Monday 18th August 2025 - Applications close: Monday 8th September 2025 - Decision emails: Friday 19th September 2025 Eligibility - Aged 16-19 - Lives in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Orpington or Bromley - Current secondary school student, with priority to those not attending a private school Application Questions (Application questions taken from different hospitals WEX program application form) - Personal information & Contact details - Desired length of WEX - Area of interest	Y	Lambeth	Closed until 2026	N/A	See website.
3	Homerton Healthcare NHS	Y	Hospital	Short-term placement in a department within Homerton Healthcare trust, less accessible and structured but still available. Two routes to entry: Internal Friends and Family Staff Sponsorship and external application. Internal application can be gained through reaching out to a department directly, external applications handled by school WEX coordinator. Volunteering available but only for over 18s. Applications currently closed but may offer places on a case-by-case basis if contacted. Application questions (Application questions taken from different hospitals WEX program application form) - Personal information & Contact details - Desired length of WEX - Area of interest - Current interests, achievements and future goals	N	Hackney	Rolling deadline	Ongoing	huh-tr.work.experience@nhs.net
4	Imperial College NHS	Y	Hospital	You will be matched with an NHS consultant for a 1-5-day placement, providing you with the opportunity to witness clinical medicine in action. 1-5 days traditionally during holiday periods but with family and school permission you can take part in structured program. Deadline is flexible. Application Questions similar to previous questions but also include desire to attend medical school. Eligibility - be considering applying to Medical School - be aged 16-18 years - be in full-time education and studying at least 2 Science A levels including Chemistry (an entry requirement for most Medical Schools - not have previously undertaken another medical work experience placement	N	Hammersmith and Fulham	Rolling deadline	Ongoing	Arranged through school
5	Imperial College NHS	N	Online	Virtual work experience programme offering a comprehensive exploration of a career in healthcare. Simulated trauma call, listen to real patients and doctor stories, learn about the application process to medical schools and complete an interactive learning journal. Also discusses nursing and other allied medical roles. Typically lasts 4 days, traditionally held during the summer, when applications will open closer to the time. Eligibility - Students in years 11 and above who are considering applying to medical school - Must be aged 16 and above - Must be in full-time education and studying at least two science A-levels including chemistry - Free to all students in the UK who meet the above criteria. *overseas applicants to contact via email - All students who register and meet the criteria above will be offered a virtual work experience programme position.	N	Online	Open now	Open now	See website.
6	Lewisham and Greenwich NHS	Y	Hospital	Clinical and non-clinical placements for students, take place in areas where patients are directly receiving healthcare, for example wards, physiotherapy locations and theatres. Non-clinical include areas such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Estates and facilities. Duration is typically one week (5 days) during the summer holidays when applications will open closer to the time. To be eligible for a placement, you must be in year 10-13 year-group and living, or studying, in the London Borough of Lewisham or Royal Borough of Greenwich.	N	Lewisham	Closed until 2026	N/A	See website.
7	Lewisham and Greenwich NHS	N	Online	Two weeks of virtual work experience and work-related insight into clinical and non-clinical roles within the NHS. Activities include sessions of keynote speakers talking about their real-life experiences within their chosen careers, how they got started in their career paths, what is required and how they have progressed. Students will spend approximately 10 hrs of time on the platform completing various work-related topics and pieces of work. On successful completion, students you will gain a certificate of achievement for carrying out the work on the related topic weeks. Takes around 2 weeks (10 hours) but runs all year round and can be completed at your own pace. To be eligible for a placement, you must be in year 10-13 year-group and living, or studying, in the London Borough of Lewisham or Royal Borough of Greenwich.	N	Online	Open now	Ongoing	Access via website
8	Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust	Y	Hospital	Summer School for young people to experience life as an Allied Health Professional (AHP). Opportunities for many roles within healthcare including medicine, dentistry and allied health roles such as occupational therapist and podiatrist. Offer summer school and traditional structured work experience. Runs for 2 weeks in July/August in various locations throughout many departments. Anyone aged 16+ can apply for work experience with us. To be eligible for a placement, mentees must be living, or studying, in the boroughs in which CLCH services are delivered.	N	Westminster	Closed until 2026	Summer 2026	clcht.workexperience@nhs.net
9	St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust	Y	Hospital	Shadow a clinical or non-clinical professional to gain insight into the work of an NHS Trust, to help them decide on a career pathway or to assist with their university application.Runs for up to 5 days. Apply directly by messaging the service the student is interested in. Application form not open but if local to Wandsworth and Merton can contact through school. Eligible to anyone over 16 and a UK resident.	Y	Wandsworth & Merton	Closed until 2026	Ongoing	Website
10	West London NHS Trust	Y	Hospital	Work-based learning programmes in nursing, medicine (psychiatry), allied health professions (AHP), and psychology. Summer programme based in different west London NHS sites.Runs for 5 days during the summer, applications will open closer to summer 2026. This scheme is primarily for young people in Years 10-13, school and college students who either live or study within the North West London and Berkshire areas taking priority.	N	Ealing	Closed until 2026	Summer 2026	See website.
11	NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)	Y	Laboratory	NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) offers an annual science-based work experience programme at some of our centres. It is coordinated by our Scientific and Clinical Training and Education team. Applications open late 2025 or early 2026. The programme is for students aged 16 to 18 years old (years 12 to 13) who are interested in scientific or laboratory careers. Students must be sponsored to participate by their school or college.	N	Wandsworth	Late 2025/Early 2026	Ongoing	See website.
12	RCGP Observe GP	N	Online	Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) supports Observe GP, an online, structured, interactive video platform for students aged 16+, offering insights into the wider primary care team and reflection tools. 8 videos with relevant information that simulates in person GP work experience. Lasts for 2 hours and is free and readily availble 24/7. To be eligible you need to be 16+ and fill out the online form.	N	Online	Open now	Ongoing	See website.
13	Princess Alice Hospice	Y	Hospital	First hand experience in the hospice working with staff, take part in a range of activities from admin in the office to helping with hospice activities. Arranged through school, volunteering also available. Lasts for 1-2 weeks to for anyone 15+. Application Questions - Personal info - Reason for application - Availability - References	Y	Elmbridge	Open now	Ongoing	Arranged through school
14	Sanctury Care Homes	Y	Care Home	Work experience placements typically completed over the summer holidays giving students the chance work in a care home. Volunteering opportunities also available. Sanctuary care has many care homes across London and the wider UK. Placed with a supervisor who will shape learning experience.	Y	Various	Open now	Ongoing	care.workexperience@sanctuary.co.uk
15	South London and Maudsley NHS	Y	Hospital	Clinical or non-clinical placement in Maudsley hospital with the opportunity to work on a project during the placement. Lasts for 5 days, next deadline is Monday 8th September. Eligibility - Lives in one of the communities we serve and include Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon (criteria must be met) - Current secondary school student, with priority to those not attending a private school (criteria must be met) - Receive free schools meals - Students from lower income families - Students from ethnic minorities	N	Southwark	Closed until 2026	Spring 2026	See website.
16	Evelina London	Y	Hospital	Previously had structured WEX programs but did not run this year	Y	Lambeth	Closed until 2026	N/A	gstt.medicalworkexperience@nhs.net
17	NE London Foundation Trust	Y	Hospital	Structured WEX for schools in the North East. Some placements are age restricted or have grade stipulations, also run ‘Step into the NHS’ , a 4-5 day programme that runs twice yearly in partnership with BHR Hospitals. The programme combines observational placements with classroom based workshops for over 16’s. Form can be completed online through the website.	Y	Barking	Open now	N/A	Form on website.
18	NW University healthcare NHS	Y	Hospital	Structured WEX for students who are in year 10-13, live in Brent, Ealing or Harrow and are looking at a career in healthcare. Experiences available for various departments, but not in busy areas such as A&E or maternity ward. Appplications open for October in September.	Y	Ealing	Open now	Oct-25	On website once applications open.
19	UCL NHS	Y	Hospital	Currently offer work experience to 16-18 year olds through the social mobility foundation in local high schools.	Y	Camden	Open now	Apply if in eligible school	uclh.workexperience@nhs.net
20	National Orthopaedic Hospital	Y	Hospital	Work experience and placement programs offered and tradtionally run over the summer, applications closed for this year but reopen in september for applications for next summer.	Y	Camden	Open now	Ongoing	Website
21	Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS	Y	Hospital	Structured work experience but must arrange through relevant department first, also requires relevant forms to be filled out by student and parent.	Y	Kensington	Open now	Ongoing	See website.
22	GOS children's hospital NHS	Y	Hospital	Many programs running thoughout the year for 16-19 year olds, 1-5 day placements within the GOSH building. Placements suitable for those interested in nuring and medicine. Next cohort is: Winter Cohort - 16 February - 20 February 2026 Applications Open: 10 November 2025 at 9am Applications Close: 21 November 2025 at 3pm Notification of Decision: 5 January 2026	N	Camden	21-Nov	16 Feb - 20 Feb 2026	young.visitors@gosh.nhs.uk
23	North London Foundation NHS	Y	Hospital	Various opportunities for placement in North London, admin, estates and forensic science available for 18+ students, pharmacy placement available for all. New dates being added for each placement as they are available, applications close 6 weeks before placements which typically last 5 days. Students are paired with a mentor who will oversee the placement.	N	Camden	TBA	Vary by department	See website.
24	NHS Careers Untapped	N	Online	Interactive self-guided online work experience to work through materials and resources designed to give students a taste of NHS life. Includes a reflective journal used to guide learning. Application involves creating an online account, filling out personal details which then unlocks the platform.	N	Online	Open now	Ongoing	See website.
25	Whittington Health NHS	Y	Hospital	Clinical and non-clinical work experience opportunities in a variety of locations in North and Central London, open to students aged 16+ and can be arranged by contacting the trust directly to enquire about more details.	N	Camden	Open now	Ongoing	See website.
26	Queen's Hospital NHS	Y	Hospital	Program running throughout the year for one week at a time in clinical and non-clinical roles. Available from students in Year 11 and above, studying in Barking, Dagenham Redbridge of Havering. Applications completed on the online form on the website, details for each placement differ by department. Application form will allow students to be streamlined to an appropriate department.	N	Barking	Open now	Ongoing	See website.
27	Epsom & St Helier NHS	Y	Hospital	Long established structured WEX program for year 11-13 students, for 5 days in various departments. Form available online to register interest in a placement from 01/09/25-31/8/26, upon completing the form the trust will be in contact to arrange preferences for department and time of year.	N	Sutton	Open now	Ongoing	See website.
28	Croydon Health Services NHS	Y	Hospital	Students aged 16-8 studying in croydon encouraged to apply, done by registering interest through the online form. Placements are offered for up to 5 days and full supervison and support is given to students.	N	Croydon	Open now	Ongoing	ch-tr.workexperience@nhs.net
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