Work Experience at PHU

Work experience is a fantastic way to gain insight into a particular career. It can be a valuable way of gaining some confidence and experience of working within a hospital environment. 

We recommend that you explore the NHS careers website before deciding which department you would like experience in. This will ensure that you are gaining the most for your work experience with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

For those wishing to apply for work experience/shadowing opportunities at PHU, please please contact the department of interest using the department contacts below. The team will then try their best to find a suitable placement for the dates provided - however, please be aware that work experience at this time is limited and so we are unable to guarantee a placement.

Please note, there are some age restrictions in relation to work experience. Clinical placements will require students to be over the age of 16 (and this increases to 18 years in some areas). For those aged 14-16 years, only an admin/office placement can be considered.

For any schools and colleges looking for more information on careers in the NHS and representation at events. Please contact 350+ NHS Careers programme at HIOW350CAREERS@solent.nhs.uk or visit their website https://hiow350careers.nhs.uk/