Work Experience at Newcastle Hospitals
"I would like to say a huge thank you to all the everyone that gave up their time to explain things to me and help me gain a better understanding of what health and social care is like and reinforce my career choice". Work experience candidate, Medicine.
Newcastle Hospitals is one of the most successful teaching hospital trusts in the UK. We employ over 16,500 staff and are recognised nationally and internationally as a centre for healthcare excellence.
We are proud to offer work experience opportunities across many of our hospital sites, both clinically and non-clinically, to help inform career choices and inspire anyone looking to join Newcastle Hospitals.
With over 350 careers available in the NHS, work experience gives you the chance to better understand the skills and attributes needed in a particular job role.
Our work experience application window is currently closed. You may still be able to arrange a placement by contacting the ward or department directly. We recommend reaching out to the area you're interested in to explore any available opportunities.
Application process and guidance
Guidance on completing an application form can be found in our FAQ section below.
- If successful you will be allocated one placement opportunity only.
- This webpage is the only way to apply for a placement - please follow the application form link provided for each placement below.
- All applications are carefully reviewed so please make sure you include your passion and interest for the placement you're applying to.
- Your application must include a supporting reference from your careers advisor or teacher. If you are not in education, this should be from someone who can support your application and reasons for applying.
- You will be notified either way, via email, of the outcome of your application.
Please take a look at the below departments to help you explore potential placement opportunities.
Finance
An opportunity to meet and shadow finance team members from multiple departments including Financial Services, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Capital, Tax and Treasury and Financial Management.
Radiotherapy
The opportunity of a world of work tour or work experience placement (subject to availability), in Radiotherapy.
Surgical Services (NO theatre access)
Observing our surgical and associated services team at the Freeman Hospital. This placement may include shadowing ward rounds, observing patient clinics and time spent with Foundation Year 1 Doctors.
NHS Careers – Opportunities in Surgery
Dental
An overview of life as a dental student, practical workshops and Q&A sessions with various members of the dental team.
Medicine 16+
A medical placement at one of our hospital sites (Freeman Hospital or RVI).
Day Treatment Centre (DTC) – 18+ ONLY
Shadowing the full patient journey, from admissions to anaesthesia to theatre and discharge.
Our purpose-built day treatment centre provides space for thousands of additional procedures in specialities such as orthopaedics, urology, general surgery, neurology, plastic surgery and some cardiology services.
This opportunity is strictly open to individuals aged 18+.
NHS Careers – Operating Department Practitioner
Physiotherapy
Pharmacy
NHS Careers – Pharmaceutical Medicine
Radiology
Frequently asked questions?
How old do I have to be?
There is no maximum age for work experience, however the minimum age is 16 and to access theatres the minimum age is 18.
What type of placements are on offer?
Available placements will be shared on this page. If your area of interest isn’t listed, it is either unavailable right now or under review.
How long is a typical placement?
Most placements are 2 days in length.
Will I be guaranteed a place?
While we cannot guarantee a placement we do our best to accommodate requests.
What do I need to bring?
Food or some money for lunch. We recommend sensible shoes as you will be on your feet for long periods. Please do not bring large bags as some clinical areas have limited storage space. Mobile phones are also not allowed in clinical areas.
How do I get there?
Newcastle Hospitals are best accessed by public transport as parking is limited. Find out more below:
> RVI Click Here
> Freeman Click here
Please note that we cannot guarantee every application will be successful and we reserve the right to cancel placements at short notice should clinical need dictate.