A group of Health and Social Care students have just embarked on their placement journey at Dewsbury & District Hospital with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
Following a comprehensive four-day induction, the students are now immersed in hands-on learning on a variety of wards, including surgical, stroke, acute and the discharge lounge.
Students have also been shadowing a healthcare assistant in providing care for patients, including personal care, nutrition and hydration, moving and handling and physiological measurements.
They have been completing a 90-hour placement this academic year and will continue at the hospital next year.
Kirklees College has been working with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust since 2022 to offer placements for T Level Health students, and now they’ve opened their doors to those studying Health and Social Care Level 3.
Charlotte Ryan, personal development tutor at Kirklees College, said: “These placements offer a range of benefits for our students.
“They’re getting valuable experience working with patients and are also able to expand on the knowledge they’ve gained in college.
“A huge thank you to Dewsbury & District Hospital and the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust for helping us give our students these amazing opportunities.”
Emma Gregory, matron for the professional development and education at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, said: “We have worked in partnership with Kirklees College for a number of years, with our recent focus on supporting placements for students studying T Levels and other health-related qualifications.
“These placements help bring learning to life, giving students the opportunity to experience first-hand what it is like working in a hospital environment.
“The placements provide meaningful, real-world exposure, enabling students to develop practical skills and confidence as they begin their journey towards a career in healthcare.
“It is also a great way to showcase the Trust as a local, supportive employer.”
