Work Experience
We believe talent exists in every community, and sometimes all it takes is an opportunity to discover what's possible.
Whether you're exploring career options, gaining experience for your future, or taking your first steps towards employment, we're committed to helping local people access opportunities within the NHS.
A first-hand experience of working in a clinical or non-clinical environment can inspire future career choices, build confidence and open doors to a wide range of rewarding roles within healthcare.
Working alongside schools and colleges, we offer a range of opportunities designed to help people explore NHS careers, including:
- Work experience
- Healthcare support worker apprenticeships
- Apprenticeships across clinical and non-clinical services
- T-Level industry placements
- Project SEARCH supported internships
- Careers events and careers fairs
Get in touch to find out more. Email widening.participation@cht.nhs.uk
How we coordinate work experience placements
Work experience placements at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are coordinated directly with schools and colleges designated placement coordinators. Due to the high demand for placements and limited capacity within clinical and non-clinical departments, we are unable to accept applications directly from individual students.
Work experience opportunities are available for young people aged 16 and over who are considering a future career within the NHS.
Placements provide an opportunity to gain valuable insight into a range of healthcare careers, including nursing, allied health professions, healthcare and support roles.
Eligibility and priority
As placement capacity is limited, priority is given to students who attend a school or college within the Trust's geographical footprint.
All placement requests should be submitted through your schools, college's or education provider's designated work experience coordinator.
For schools and colleges
If you represent a school, college or education provider and would like to discuss work experience opportunities for your students, please contact the Widening Participation Team: widening.participation@cht.nhs.uk
Please note that placement availability is limited and all requests are reviewed and coordinated in partnership with education providers to ensure fair access and effective placement management.