Work experience

We offer a limited number of ad hoc face-to-face placements in non-clinical departments, providing hands-on experience in real-world settings. Maximum of 2 weeks placement only.

Placements opportunities will be advertised on our social media platforms and Norfolk and Waveney Health Care Academy App.

Our interactive workshops run throughout the year in multiple locations during school holidays:

• Summer: Norwich & Yarmouth
• Autumn: Ipswich/Bury St Edmunds
• Spring: King's Lynn

Each workshop is tailored to introduce participants to key professional skills, workplace expectations, and career pathways. Workshops are facilitated by our staff, over 2 days (9-3pm) on Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust hospital sites.

Please click on this link for further information and an application form.

Limited places of 20 attendees per workshop.

Our summer workshops are led by professionals including: 

• Mental Health Nurse
• Occupational Therapist
• Psychologists
• Physical Health Nurse
• and more

The event will feature: 

• Live Demonstrations: See therapeutic techniques and clinical tools up close
• Real life Case Studies: Explore patient journeys and clinical decision making in action
• Career Pathway Insights: Learn how to start and grow your career at NSFT - from entry level roles to specialist positions

The events are taking place in Norwich and Great Yarmouth. Apply here.

• Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich - 13 and 14 July 2026
• Northgate Hospital, Yarmouth - 20 and 21 August 2026

We support structured industry placements for students enrolled in:

• T-Levels: Health, Mental Health, ICT, and Business Administration
• Health & Social Care Diploma: Level 3

These placements are designed to align with curriculum requirements and offer meaningful exposure to professional environments. Maximum of 315 hours on placement.

Placement awareness session will be facilitated to individual college/school providers for students to access an application form. 

If your application is successful, you will be required to attend a 5 day induction process before you start placement which will include:

• Corporate induction
• Mandatory E-Learning

Plus (for clinical industry placements)

• Personal Safety (conflict resolution training
• Care Certificate E-Learning

 Contact talentforcare@nsft.nhs.uk for more information

We actively participate in:

• School Career Fairs and Assembly Talks
• College Visits to promote career pathways and work experience opportunities
• Industry Placement awareness sessions
• Schools/colleges can request a visit via email to talentforcare@nsft.nhs.uk