WIDENING ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION

Our Widening Access and Participation work aims to encourage and support those in the communities we serve to consider and explore the routes and pathways into careers within the NHS. It also supports those within our existing workforce who are looking for a change in career or to progress their careers further.

We offer a variety of initiatives to support this workstream and we are always looking for engaging and inspirational staff from all areas of the Trust to support the work we do and promote the supply of staff in both traditional and new roles/ new ways of working.

This work includes:

Work experience - online programmes and face to face placements where participants can find out more about the various job roles, and departments. Often used to support university and employment applications.

William Farr Academy - for those aspiring to apply for medical school we offer activities to support with application forms, interview preparation and monthly medical discussions.

Pre-employment initiatives including Prince’s Trust and Step Into Work programmes. Providing valuable insight into entry requirements, routes and pathways, support and guidance for application forms and interviews.

NHS Ambassadors - participate in careers events or activities sharing with others about job roles and career journeys. This is often done in schools and colleges.

Hosting and attending careers fairs both internally and externally, promoting the vast array of opportunities which exist in the NHS. Contribute towards the development and delivery of the apprenticeship agenda. Communicate the opportunities that exist and supporting applicants.