Virtual Work Experience Resources

Due to COVID-19 we are unable to provide any physical work experience. Instead we have put together a list of resources to assist you in carrying out alternative work experience.

Medic Mentor

Medic Mentor is a non-profit national medical organisation for applying students, medical students and doctors.  They specialise in helping applying students get into medicine. They offer virtual work experience, which is a 30 hour commitment from a pupil over 6 months. Pupils receive a certificate and they have a journal to complete for reflection, it covers 3 patient journeys: geriatric/adult and paediatric. Medic Mentor is run by a UK-wide network of volunteer doctors who provide UCAS support and teach medical students how to become successful future doctors and NHS leaders.

Visit the Medic Mentor website.

Danny’s Journey

This is an animated video by Health Education England that follows Danny, who injures his leg playing football. This animation will explore his treatment and show him meeting various healthcare staff.

View the Danny’s Journey video.

ICould

Icould.com uses the power of personal stories to inform young people’s career choices.

Run by the Education and Employers charity as part of Inspiring the Future theme, icould.com can be used as a standalone resource or to support inspiring the Future’s core activities.

Free and simple to use, icould.com features over 1000 videos of people talking about their careers – explaining their job role, career path, and how different factors have shaped their direction.

Visit the ICould website.

South Yorkshire Region Excellence Centre (SYREC)

The Schools Team for Health and Social Care Careers exist to inspire a new generation workforce into Health and Social Care. They are part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System (ICS). They have forged strong relationships with Schools across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to promote and raise awareness of Health and Social Care Careers.

Visit the SYREC website.

SYREC – Friday is opportunity day!

Each Friday on the SYREC website the Schools’ Team for Health and Social Care careers shares some of the latest Apprenticeship Vacancies and Entry Level Job Opportunities, from across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.

Visit the SYREC website.

Discover General Practice

Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK. It is a free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team.

Visit the website.

NHS Health Careers

Discover the 350 careers available in the NHS. Find useful tools, tips and exercises that can help you take the next step into a career in the NHS.

Visit the NHS health careers website.