Work experience
Work Experience
Work Experience at our Trust
At Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are committed to offering work experience placements to students living or studying in Wakefield and North Kirklees. Through our annual work experience program, we provide an opportunity for students aged 15–19 to explore potential careers, understand the work environment, and prepare for future employment.
Our week-long work experience programme offers one day of NHS Careers information and training in our Health Care Academy (simulation ward), three days of shadowing in an area of interest, and a further day of reflective learning along with NHS job application advice and support. This well-rounded experience helps students gain valuable insights and skills for a future in healthcare.
Our placements allow students to observe and engage with work-related tasks in a real-world healthcare setting. Our program reflects our commitment to the local community and supports our strategic goals, particularly in workforce development.
NHS Cadets programme
The NHS Cadets Programme is a national initiative designed to help develop the future NHS workforce. We are proud to partner with this program at both our Dewsbury and Pinderfields Hospital sites. For more information on how you can join, visit: NHS Cadets | St John Ambulance
Volunteering opportunities
If you can commit 3-4 hours a week for six months, volunteering with us is a fantastic way to develop new skills and gain exposure to health and social care settings.
- Ages 16-17: You can apply to volunteer during our specific recruitment windows. Our next window opens on 24 February. Visit our volunteering page for details.
- Ages 18+: You can apply to volunteer anytime via our volunteering page.
Unlike work experience, volunteering offers the chance to take on an autonomous role, working directly with staff and patients. All volunteer roles are non-clinical and provide a valuable way to build experience in a healthcare setting. Visit: Volunteering | Mid Yorks
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us at: midyorks.workexperience@nhs.net
Information about Careers in the NHS
Below you will find links to some useful websites for people exploring careers in the NHS.
Working in Health website: Health Careers
Step into the NHS website: Step into the NHS | help young people discover NHS careers
MYTT guide, Path to Becoming a Doctor: Path to Becoming a Doctor.pdf [pdf]
2025 work experience programme
Applications for our 2025 Work Experience Programme are now closed. We anticipate opening applications for our 2026 programme in January 2026.
If you've applied for the 2025 programme:
We received 450 applications and are currently reviewing them. Offer letters will be sent out as follows:
- For placements during the week commencing 7 April 2025 (Easter holidays): Offer letters will be sent by Friday 21 February 2025.
- For placements in June, July, and the week commencing 27 October 2025 (Autumn half-term): Offer letters will be sent by Friday 21 March 2025.
Please refer to our Guide for Work Experience Applicants.docx for detailed information on the process and next steps.
Contact us
Danielle Norman, head of voluntary services and work experience
Sarah Rowland, work experience co-ordinator
Pat Tarbatt, work Experience support
You can contact us by email: midyorks.workexperience@nhs.net