Work Experience

Work experience is a fantastic way of gaining insight into a career especially what a day in the life is like for that job. It can be a valuable way for you to develop confidence and experience caring for people.

With over 350 career options available in health and care it can seem a daunting experience to choose which job is right for you and work experience can help you with those decisions.

How to find work experience in Hertfordshire and west Essex?

Please visit the Hertfordshire and West Essex Health and Care Academy website for a range of work experience placements across health and care.

Work experience

If you would like to apply please check that you meet the minimum requirements and then click on the work experience opportunities on the website. You can then apply for your chosen opportunity on the work experience portal.

All of our placements can be found here but if you can’t find what you are looking for please email Academy.hwe@nhs.net