Work experience at NCH&C
What is work experience?
Work experience at NCH&C is a great way to explore a career in the NHS before applying for a job or committing to a course of study.
It gives you a real insight into how the NHS works - especially useful if your only experience has been through TV or personal healthcare. Spending time with healthcare professionals helps you understand the skills needed to provide patient care and be part of a supportive team. It can also boost your confidence and give you a head start when applying for jobs or academic courses.
Work experience is open to anyone aged 14 and over who wants to learn more about NHS careers - not just those in education. It's also valuable for people considering a career change or returning to work after a break.
NCH&C is proud to hold the Bronze Work Experience Quality Standard award from NHS England, recognising the quality of our programme.
How does work experience at NCH&C work?
We offer five-day work experience programmes in July and August each year:
- July: for individuals currently in education (Applications closed)
- August: for those 16 years of age and older, including Post Year 11 students, those not currently in employment and career changes. (Expression of intertest - OPEN - see form under 'How to apply' further down the page).
Each programme includes:
- Interactive classroom sessions with a range of healthcare professionals
- A clinical visit to a service aligned with your location and interests
- Employability skills and support with NHS job applications
Our programme covers a wide range of clinical services - ideal if you're interested in healthcare but haven't yet decided on a specialism.
During the five days, you'll meet NCH&C colleagues from teams such as:
- Community and inpatient nursing
- Clinical research (non-laboratory based)
- Dietetics
- Speech and language therapy
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Pharmacy
- Children's services
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Medicine and Advanced Clinical Practice
How to apply
Applications for the Year 10 Work Experience Programme (06-10 July 2026) is now closed.
Applications for Post Year 11, five day work experience programme to be held in August 2026 is OPEN NCHC Post Year 11 5 day work experience programme August 2026 - Fill out form. Applications are invited from anyone aged 16 and above considering a career in the NHS. Form closes Sunday 01 March at 11:59pm.
The five day classroom based programme will take place from 03 to 07 August 2026 in Norwich.
Contact us
Email: WorkExperience@nchc.nhs.uk
Phone: 01603 272593
NCH&C is a diverse workplace, proud of its bold and unique workforce.
In 2020, we became the first organisation in Norfolk to achieve Disability Confidence Leader status.