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NHS opportunities

Explore current work experience and volunteering opportunities from NHS trusts, health boards and health and social care trusts.

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Hospital volunteering with Aneurin Bevan Health Board

Apply for a suitable volunteer role in NHS hospitals and services across south-east Wales.

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Hospital work-shadowing application window

Apply during the autumn application window for a work-shadowing placement at Cambridge University Hospitals.

  • Deadline 30 November 2026
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWork experienceIn personMedicinePsychologyScienceBusiness
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NHS work experience in Cardiff and the Vale

Express interest in an ad-hoc placement across clinical, administrative, therapy, digital or support services.

Cardiff and Vale University Health BoardWork experienceIn personMedicinePsychologyScienceBusiness
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Croydon hospital work experience — February 2027

Explore hospital life and roles from nursing to corporate services through placements and workshops.

  • Deadline 16 November 2026
Croydon Health Services NHS TrustWork experienceIn personMedicinePsychologyScienceBusiness
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Meet-and-greet volunteer with Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Welcome and guide patients and visitors as a supervised meet-and-greet volunteer in local health services.

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Epsom and St Helier hospital work experience 2026–27

Request hospital work experience during the 2026–27 academic year if you live in one of the listed local boroughs.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustWork experienceIn personMedicineScienceBusiness
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Clinical dental work experience at Guy's Hospital

Spend four days observing dental departments, clinical teams and dental students at Guy's Hospital.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation TrustWork experienceIn personDentistryMedicineScience
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Non-medical NHS work experience

Shadow teams in areas such as physiotherapy, radiography, psychology, pharmacy, administration and clerical services.

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Volunteer at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Apply to support patients, visitors and hospital teams as a volunteer at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS work experience 2027

Apply in early 2027 for observational clinical or non-clinical placements across listed NHS departments from April onward.

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Medway NHS work experience — August 2027

Apply during April 2027 for a Medway hospital placement in August 2027.

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Medway NHS work experience — February 2027

Apply during November 2026 for a Medway hospital placement in February 2027.

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Medway NHS work experience — June 2027

Apply during February 2027 for a Medway hospital placement in June 2027.

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Medway NHS work experience — October 2027

Apply during June 2027 for a Medway hospital placement in October 2027.

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Hospital work experience across Mid and South Essex

Request a hospital placement in clinical or non-clinical services, with placement areas determined by age and availability.

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Volunteer with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Search and apply for hospital or community health volunteering roles across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

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Hospital volunteering with Northern HSC Trust

Volunteer in hospital or community health services with training and a named supervisor.

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Hospital work experience at Royal Papworth

Observe and work alongside hospital professionals across clinical and non-clinical services.

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation TrustWork experienceIn personMedicinePsychologyScienceBusiness
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Hospital student volunteer programme

Support patients on a hospital ward one evening per week while learning about healthcare careers.

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyScience
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Volunteer at Sheffield Children's Hospital

Support children, families and hospital services through one of Sheffield Children's volunteer roles.

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Volunteer at The Christie cancer centre

Support patients and visitors through a non-clinical volunteer role at The Christie.

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Diagnostics work experience

If you're interested in Diagnostic Radiography or Pathology, gain some experience in these exciting and highly-skilled professions.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustWork experienceOnlineMedicinePsychologyScience
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Hospital work experience placements

Shadow clinical or non-clinical healthcare professionals for one day to one week. Placements are for the local community and student referrals must be made by an education provider.

  • Free
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustWork experienceIn personMedicinePsychologyScienceBusiness
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Work experience and placements

We value requests relating to work experience and placements within the Paediatric Psychology Department.

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Youth Volunteering

Our NHS Torbay and South Devon Youth Volunteering programme runs for 16-25 year olds.

  • Free
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Youth volunteering at UCLH

Join UCLH’s dedicated youth volunteering programme and support patients and hospital services.

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University Hospital Southampton summer careers experience

Apply for an observational NHS careers placement running between April and August 2027.

  • Deadline 22 March 2027
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation TrustWork experienceIn personMedicineScienceBusiness
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University Hospital Southampton winter careers experience

Apply for an observational NHS careers placement running between January and March 2027.

  • Deadline 18 January 2027
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation TrustWork experienceIn personMedicineScienceBusiness
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Student volunteer at West Suffolk Hospital

Gain hands-on experience supporting staff and patients on busy hospital wards.

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NHS work experience, taster days and work shadowing

Explore hospital careers through current work-experience, taster-day, shadowing or virtual opportunities.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWork experienceHybridMedicinePsychologyScienceBusiness
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Student volunteer at York and Scarborough hospitals

Volunteer in patient-facing hospital roles while learning about NHS careers and developing communication skills.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustVolunteeringIn personMedicinePsychologyBusiness
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