ROYAL DERBY HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERING

Two separate groups of Sixth Form pupils with a keen interest in studying Medicine, Dentistry or various other allied subjects such as nursing and paramedicine have been given the amazing opportunity to volunteer at the Royal Derby Hospital on a weekly basis. Across a range of different wards, ranging from orthopaedic, elderly medicine and highdependency wards, students are provided with valuable work experience in a healthcare setting. The opportunity to interact with patients and engage with the community

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not only improves vital communication skills, but also offers the chance to observe the day-to-day practice of medicine and to converse with medical professionals, to gain an insight into careers in healthcare and widen our knowledge of the field.

We’re hugely grateful to Emma Luma and her wonderful team at Royal Derby Hospital for providing us with the opportunity to experience at first hand the hard work, compassion and dedication of healthcare professionals in a hospital setting.