Student placement scheme

The scheme is for 6th form students from the age of 17 who are studying AS/A Level or equivalent and are considering a career within the healthcare field. The student placement scheme comprises of up to two days supervised shadowing of a medical or healthcare professional, observing their role to understand how they do their job and what it involves.

To apply for a work shadow placement students must meet the following criteria:

• Students must be over 17 years old to take up a placement (students aged 16 can apply, however they will only be offered a placement once they turn 17).
• Students must be studying AS/A Level or equivalent and considering a career in medicine or healthcare.
• Priority is given to students who live or go to school in Buckinghamshire.
• Students must be available when the placement is offered.

Due to high demand we will not be able to offer placements only during the school holidays or defer the placements to suit students' availability, unless they are taking exams or have a holiday/school trip planned. Students will also be required to attend an induction so we suggest they obtain permission from their school/college to attend during term time before they submit an application form.

Please note that a non-refundable payment of £25 per student is applicable and payable at the start of the application process. Please call the Voluntary Services Office on 01296 316676 if you are unable to make the payment.

The scheme usually opens from 1st-31st October each year and application forms can be requested from the voluntary services office by emailing us at bht.services.voluntary@nhs.net