Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8QX Tel: 01743 261000 Fax: 01743 261489 Princess Royal Hospital, Apley Castle, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6TF Tel: 01952 641222 Fax: 01952 242192 WORK EXPERIENCE DIRECTORY This directory lists all the departments and job roles the Trust is currently able to offer work experience placements with. It is updated in preparation for the start of each academic year. All departments outlined in this document have been checked by Shropshire Education Business Partnership and are risk assessed to ensure they comply with Health & Safety recommendations for the placement of young people. We are not able to offer placements in areas that have not been through this process. We are unable to accommodate requests for placements in: The Accident and Emergency Department. The Pathology Department. NOTE: The maximum number of applications considered per individual in any academic year is 3; this applies to all Departments on both Hospital sites. To apply for a Work Experience Placement: Decide using this directory which Department or Job role you wish to have your placement opportunity with. Complete an application form see Trust website: www.sath.nhs.uk You must send your fully completed application form to the Contact person named in this directory; ensure it is addressed to the relevant department at the relevant Hospital site in which you are requesting a placement. Example 1. Lynne Taylor, Cardio Respiratory Dept, Princess Royal Hospital, Apley Castle, Telford, Shropshire. TF1 6TF Example 2. Ian Stuart, Catering Dept, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY3 8QX
Audiology Name: Joanna Murphy/Marsha Addison Job Title Phone ext: Joanna.murphy@sath.nhs.uk Name: Joanna Murphy/Mal Upton Job Title: Phone ext: Joanna.murphy@sath.nhs.uk Be involved with clerical support patient information, room preparation and infection control, basic patient contact, waiting rooms etc, Observe of variety of test techniques Answer the telephone Gain experience in basic communication skills, telephone techniques, cleanliness, precision and preparation of clinics and some computer data work Must have a desire to communicate with people and have a clear voice, courtesy, cleanliness and good personal hygiene are essential Cardio-Respiratory Technician Name: Lynne Taylor Job Title: Chief Medical Technical Officer Phone ext: 4162 lynne.taylor@sath.nhs.uk insight into the career structure within cardio-respiratory insight into how the department operates All activities will be observation only Year 12 and above Excellent communication skills Studying relevant subjects/qualifications
Catering Name: Alison Roberts-Jones Job Title: Catering Manager Phone ext: 4391 alison.roberts-jones@sath.nhs.uk Name: Ian Stuart Job Title: Catering Manager Phone ext: 3258 ian.stuart@sath.nhs.uk Experience the day to day running of the department Complete catering tasks (under supervision) eg. serving patient meals, assisting a cook in the preparation of meals, serving in the Restaurant and Coffee Shop. gain an insight into the provision of special diets and the responsibilities of Catering staff towards patient meals, team work gain an appreciation of the social skills and customer service skills required for Catering posts. In year 11 and above Good personal hygiene and manual dexterity essential. Must be able to use initiative if required and be willing to accept instruction. No trainers or jeans to be worn. Need to provide own flat, fully enclosed sensible shoes. Protective clothing will be provided, which must be washed by the learner daily and returned in full at the end of the placement. A pre-placement interview will be required. Clinical Audit Department (Admin/Clerical) Name: Sally Allen Job Title: Clinical Audit Manager Phone ext: 1117 sally.allen@sath.nhs.uk General office duties (filing, photocopying, typing, computer work) Attend meetings, if appropriate Gain good insight into a busy office environment Good attention to detail Good interpersonal skills
Department or Job Corporate Education Name: Sarah Thomas Job Title: Senior Corporate Education Advisor Phone ext: 4143 sarah.thomas@sath.nhs.uk Experience the day to day running of the department Assist the admin team Meet with members of the team to understand their role and responsibilities Have a small project to complete In year 10 and above Must have genuine interest in training and development, and administrative tasks No safety clothing required, but should dress smartly Dental Nurse (see also oral surgery ) Name: Mary George Job Title: Senior Dental Nurse Phone ext: 01743 261088 E-Mail : mary.george@sath.nhs.uk Observation only Insight into the role of a dental nurse Year 12 and above More information provided on offer of placement Human Resources (Personnel) Name: Lynn Lewis Job Title: HR Admin Officer Phone ext: 4527 E-Mail : lynn.lewis@sath.nhs.uk Be involved with all aspects of office work (eg filing, typing etc) Meet the team and learn about the different HR roles Attend meetings, if appropriate In year 10 and above Should have a sense of responsibility and good communication and accuracy skills No safety clothing required, but should dress smartly Should have a genuine interest in Human Resources Information Technology Name: Linda Bradbury Job Title: Senior IT Trainer and Telford Phone ext: E-Mail : linda.bradbury@sath.nhs.uk Activities will include Help desk support On-site visits to other departments PC configuration Tape back-ups Good literacy and Numeracy skills Excellent communication skills Strong interest in ICT
Department or Job Library Services Name: Jason Curtis Job Title: Site Librarian Phone ext: 01743 492507 jason.curtis@sath.nhs.uk Name: Louise Stevens Job Title: Site Librarian Phone ext:: 4440 louise.stevens@sath.nhs.uk Take part in general library duties (shelving, issuing books, processing materials ) Meet with members of the team to understand their role and responsibilities Have the opportunity for involvement in more complex tasks Learn about the role of libraries in a hospital environment Should have good attention to detail and an interest in information (print & electronic) Must have some computer skills Good interpersonal skills required No safety clothing required, but should dress smartly Marketing/ Communications Name: John Kirk Job Title: Communications and Engagement Manager Phone ext: x2285 john.kirk@sath.nhs.uk Placements for students on marketing/media courses have the opportunity to undertake specific projects to support the Trust to communicate with and market its services to younger people be involved in the general office duties described below filing, photocopying, typing and computer work (press releases, spreadsheets, databases), attending meetings if appropriate and a wide range of varied duties Year 12 and upwards Particularly welcome application from students on media or marketing courses Applications for general work experience are also welcomed You need to have good attention to detail and good interpersonal skills General work experience placements be involved with general office duties. You will gain experience in a busy office environment, computer skills and knowledge of how a hospital functions
Medical Placements (Shadowing a Doctor/Consultant) Name: Ann Taylor Job Title: Education Centre Administrator Phone ext: 4450 education.centre@sath.nhs.uk This placement is observation only Experiences with different disciplines are available Student must be over 17 years of age for a placement Must be taking relevant A Levels more info provided on offer of placement smart dress Medical Placements (Shadowing a Doctor/Consultant) Name: Ang Walford Job Title: Undergraduate School Administrator Phone ext: 2505 ang.walford@sath.nhs.uk This placement is observation only Student must be over 17 years of age for a placement Must be taking relevant A Levels more info provided on offer of placement smart dress Medical Records Name: Andrena Weston Job Title: Medical Records Manager and Telford Phone ext: 4495 andrena.weston@sath.nhs.uk Activities will involve filing distributing mail reception work basic computer work dealing with patients/public Good Numeracy skills Methodical worker, with good attention to detail Medical Secretary Head & Neck Name: Nicky Maddox Job Title: Supervisor Head and Neck Secretaries and Telford Phone ext: nicky.maddox@sath.nhs.uk Shadow secretaries in a number of head and neck specialities. Type notes Assist with booking notes in and out Gain overall experience of how to be a proficient Medical Secretary Year 12 and above Further information available on offer of placement
Medical Secretary Medical Services Name: Debbie Steventon Job Title: Medical Staffing & Secretaries Co-ordinator and Telford Phone ext: debbie.steventon@sath.nhs.uk Shadow secretaries from a number of medical specialities. Type notes Assist with booking notes in and out Assist in setting up clinics Gain overall experience of how to be a proficient Medical Secretary Year 11 and upwards Further information available on offer of placement. Medical Secretary Surgical Services Name: Clare Evans Job Title: Medical Staffing & Secretaries Supervisor and Telford Phone ext: 2619 clare.evans@sath.nhs.uk Shadow secretaries from a number of surgical specialities Type notes Assist with booking notes in and out Assist in setting up clinics General office duties Gain overall experience of how to be a proficient Medical Secretary Year 12 and above Further information available on offer of placement Medical Staffing Name: Nia Kimm Job Title: Medical Staffing Supervisor Phone ext: 4410 nia.kimm@sath.nhs.uk Experience the day-to-day running of the department Assist the medical staffing team Meet with members of the team to understand their role and responsibilities Take part in general office duties such as filing, typing, photocopying and computer work Learn the recruitment process for medical staff Understand the structure for medical staff and their roles and responsibilities Should have good attention to detail Good interpersonal skills Keen to work as a team member No safety clothing required, but should dress smartly
Nutrition & Dietetics Name: Derryn Dacre Job Title: Therapy Co-ordinator - Dietetics Location: RSH Phone EXT: 1139 Email derryn.dacre@sath.nhs.uk Name: Michael Davies Job Title: Therapy Co-ordinator - Dietetics Location: PRH Phone EXT: 4640 or EXT 4874 Email: michael.davies@sath.nhs.uk Observe the work of a dietitian, including: - Interviewing and assessment - Dietary modifications - Advice Learn about how dietitians work within different specialities and different settings (e.g. medical, surgical, stroke, oncology, paediatrics, renal and care of the elderly) Meet with members of the department to understand the role of the Dietitian and how to train to be a Dietitian Year 12 (age 17) or above only Maximum 1 day placements offered only Should have a keen interest in Dietetics as a career Priority given to applicants applying to university to undertake a Dietetic degree course Should have some understanding of Dietetics as a career Should be physically fit Should have good interpersonal skills maximum of 1 day placements offered only (across the 2 hospital sites we are only able to offer a total of 6 X 1 day placements in any calendar year) priority will be given to applicants residing in Shropshire Nursing Name: Jacqui Alexander Job Title: Clinical Placement Facilitator Location: PRH/RSH Phone ext: PRH 4455 / RSH 3212 jacqui.alexander@sath.nhs.uk 5 day work observation only, due to the nature of the post and restrictions on what students can participate in. We provide a limited number of ward based placements for local FE students to access as part of their FE courses, years 12 and up. Advice on clothing will be provided once a placement is confirmed. Applications will be required a minimum of 8 weeks prior to requested placement start date. Due to winter pressures, work experience placements will not be available between Dec and Feb (inclusive) each year.
Occupational Therapy Name: Ben Harris Job Title: Occupational Therapist Phone ext: 4102 benjamin.harris@sath.nhs.uk Name: Charlotte Edge Job Title: Occupational Therapist Phone ext: 3680 N/A Observe work of an occupational therapist, including: Interviewing Assessment for provision of equipment and supply Kitchen assessments Home visits Splinting Hand and upper limb therapy Cardiac rehab Year 12 and above Maximum of 1 day placements Must be seriously considering a career in occupational therapy and have an understanding of the role Should have good interpersonal skills and be aware of the requirement for confidentiality Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics s: Dental Nurse Or Dental Hygienist (see also dental ) Name: Nikki Williams Job Title: Deputy Senior Dental Nurse Phone ext: 4172 nikki.williams@sath.nhs.uk Observe Orthodontic and Oral Surgery clinics. Experience the day to day running of the department within a busy hospital environment. Have an opportunity to meet team members and understand their training, role and responsibilities. Assist the clerical team with basic filing tasks. Year 12 and above. No safety clothing but smart dress is required Orthoptics Name: Lynda Motram Job Title: Orthoptics Manager Phone ext: 3324 lynda.motram@sath.nhs.uk Observation only Gain understanding of orthoptic practice Learn how the orthoptic team relate to other health care professions Should have good interpersonal skills and be aware of the requirement for confidentiality Medical or optometry students may have minimal hands on experience under close supervision Retired
Pharmacy Job title Senior Pharmacist and Hospital Lecturer Practitioner Location Telford E-mail pharmacystudents@sath.nhs.uk Job title Senior Clinical Pharmacist and Academic Clinical Educator Location Shrewsbury E-mail pharmacystudents@sath.nhs.uk Experience the day to day running of the department Meet with members of the team to understand their role and responsibilities Work experience only available for Pharmacy undergraduate students over summer months. Open days Half day open days are available periodically for an insight into hospital pharmacy for GCSE/A-level students planning to study Pharmacy at university. Physiotherapy Name: Michelle Harrison Job title: Admin Assistant Phone: 01743 261153 michelle.harrison@sath.nhs.uk Name: Amanda Wilson Job title: Physiotherapist Phone ext: 4101/4103 amanda.wilson@sath.nhs.uk Accompany the Physiotherapist in other areas of the hospital to see how their work varies (eg stroke, care of the elderly, neuro gym, fitness centre) Meet the team to discuss the variety of roles within Physiotherapy field Year 12 and above Year 11 and below may be offered a tour of the department, and have the opportunity to speak to the staff about their profession Should have keen interest in physiotherapy as a career and an understanding of what the role entails
Porter Name: Ian Morris-Jones Job title: Portering Services Manager Phone ext: 4245 ian.morrisjones@sath.nhs.uk Observation only Insight into all aspects of Portering including management, supervision and general work. Opportunity to see how Portering interacts with all services within the hospital Physically fit there is a large about of walking involved More information will be provided on offer of a placement Radiology Name: Alison Leigh & Claire Edwards Job Title: Senior I Radiographer Phone ext: 4210 N/A Observational role only Experience the day to day running of the department Be given a small project to complete Observe the operations and procedures of an x-ray department Offered to students living locally with an interest in Radiology (must be age 16 or over due to H&S regulations). We offer a 2 day observational placement in a working department. Name: Rebecca Gwynne Job Title: Senior II Radiographer Phone ext: 1171/1172 N/A Shropshire Education & Conference Centre Name: Sandra Brown Job Title: Senior Medical Education Administrator Phone ext: 2506 sandra.brown@sath.nhs.uk Gain office and administrative experience in Medical Education Centre Work with various members of the team on reception and in the offices Find out about the background to organising medical teaching, meetings and conferences Attend meetings (if appropriate) Good interpersonal skills Sense of responsibility Attention to detail Enjoy working with people Suitable for someone interested in events management or medical education
Department or Job Speech & Language Therapy (Adult) Name: Julie Harrison Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist South Phone: 01743 261417 julie.harrison5@nhs.net Attend an information/ awareness raising session run by the adult acquired speech and language therapy team We do not offer individual weekly placements Learn how speech and language therapists work with adults with communication and swallowing problems ie. types of patients we work with, where we work, what we do,who we work with, what therapy is etc. Have an opportunity to interact and try out some communication tasks and look at communication aids Gain some insight into the patient s experience of communication or swallowing difficulties. Information sessions are run once/twice a year depending on the volume of requests Students should be keen to pursue Speech and Language therapy as a career. Priority given to students applying to university to study a speech and language therapy course Should have some understanding of our role. Telephonist Name: Pauline Harbourne Job Title: Switchboard Supervisor Phone: 261000 Name: Pauline Roberts Job Title: Switchboard Supervisor Phone: 641222 pauline.roberts@sath.nhs.uk Learn how to operate the switchboard Be involved with some clerical work Excellent communication skills
Department or Job Therapy Services Administration Team Name: Margaret Hamer Phone ext:: 1173 margaret.hamer@sath.nhs.uk Name: Sital Jakhu Phone ext:: 4801 therapyservices@sath.nhs.uk Take part in admin duties involving filing/retrieval of Therapy notes, receiving/ distributing mail, reception work, telephone, photocopying and using Microsoft Office applications School Year 10 and over Good literacy and numeracy skills required. Ability to use a computer and be able to communicate well. Applicants must be interested in working in a busy office environment and be aware that this is not a medical placement Waiting List Office (Admin & Clerical) Name: Andrena Weston Job Title: Waiting List Manager Phone ext:: 4495 Andrena.weston@sath.nhs.uk Be involved with a range of clerical jobs (photocopying, computer work etc.) Smart attire is essential Good literacy and numeracy skills Women and Children s Care Group Clinical or Office-based placements Name: Melissa Steele Job Title: Admin Manager, Women and Children s Centre Phone: 01743 261279 Email: melissa.steele@sath.nhs.uk Clinical Shadow healthcare workers to gain experience of the clinical environment Assist with tasks not involving direct patient contact Non-clinical Shadow secretarial staff to gain experience of the medical secretary role Assist in general office duties Includes Gynaecology, Maternity, Neonatal Unit and Paediatrics Applicants must be aged 16 or over Clinical placements are limited Placements may be available in different areas of the county, depending on the department Confidentiality and Health and Safety issues may restrict access to some areas