Sight Guides Opportunity

APM- Occupational Rehabilitation 

Welcome to APM’s Occupational Rehabilitation Virtual Job Simulation. We are so incredibly excited to have you here!

Founded in 1994, APM (Advanced Personnel Management) is a global human-services provider enabling better lives for more than 1 million people each year.

So, what exactly is a virtual job simulation? A virtual job simulation is an immersive way for you to step into the shoes of an Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant (ORC) at APM and complete tasks that mirror the type of work our team does every day. In this specific program, you will be exploring occupational rehabilitation, a field focused on supporting people through an injury, illness or disability to progress towards their return-to-work goal. You will be guided through a variety of modules designed to help you develop essential skills like clinical reasoning while also providing deep insights into what it’s like to work at APM.

No matter where you are in your career journey, we hope this program serves as a useful resource as you navigate your career in healthcare. Start the program today and showcase your skills! 

https://www.theforage.com/simulations/apm/occupational-rehabilitation-cgcl

Healthcare Science Careers Chat: Healthcare Science Week

 Monday 11th March 2024, 11am – 12pm

In the NHS there are over 50 scientific specialisms, and over the last 75 years NHS healthcare science has played a vital role in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease and the health of our population. 

For the session - in celebration of Healthcare Science Week, 11-15 March - we will be exploring opportunities in the world of healthcare sciences. Students will hear from diverse healthcare scientists in the NHS, gain insight into their roles, and learn about entry routes into this particular field of healthcare work.

Speakers include:

·       Mark Unstead (Lead Respiratory Physiologist)

·       Sadie Dresman (Trainee Clinical Scientist in Cancer Genomics)

·       Kathryn Drew (Genetic Counsellor).

For more information and to register : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldeiprzsuHNw0H-eCDwbtXMcjRA2WzbH5#/registration

Applications for this year’s Medicine Pathway Programme at Edge Hill University Medical School are now open!

 The following is relevant for all Year 12 students who may be interested in applying to study medicine at university. The programme consists of an on-campus visit to Edge Hill, online activity day and a residential summer school where students will stay at Edge Hill University and visit our partnering medical schools – University of Manchester, Lancaster University and University of Liverpool. More information, as well as a link to apply, can be found here.

Funded by Health Education England, the programme is aimed at young people who are from under-represented backgrounds, and targets areas of England that have limited outreach engagement with medical schools. Students must meet specific eligibility criteria in order to take part in the programme, details can be found on the website under the ‘who can apply?’ section.

 Any questions, please contact ehuwam@edgehill.ac.uk.

Megan Charnley

Outreach and Events Coordinator

T: 01695 650748 Ext 1683

Edge Hill University

Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine

St Helens Road, Ormskirk,

Lancashire, L39 4QP

Applications for the free National NHS Virtual Work experience programme have now opened for 2023-2024! 

This programme has supported over 30,000 secondary school students obtain free work experiences last year. Virtual work experiences have been accepted by the Medical Schools and Dental Schools Council as valuable alternatives to in-person shadowing, backed by the Health Education England Discovery report on the impact of virtual work placements. This programme is brought to you by Birmingham Universities Hospitals Trust in collaboration with Medic Mentor, and it is completely free. Not only is this a reliable alternative to in-person shadowing, but it also plays a significant role in preparing students for their in-person work placements with structured teaching and opportunities to speak directly with healthcare professionals. The opportunity is open to any student across the UK from 14 years old and above.

Students can apply for a placement, for free at this link: https://medicmentor.org/university-hospitals-birmingham-trust-virtual-work-experience/

Developed in collaboration with Birmingham Universities Hospitals Trust, this carefully curated 6-month medical and 4-month dental programme offers a unique insight into the medical and dental profession. The E-learning format allows students to complete their placements in their own time, whilst being able to book 15 minute 1-2-1 appointments with a doctor or medical student to discuss what they have learnt on their virtual placement (also free). Covering ethics, procedures, wider team roles, and facilitating direct conversations with doctors and dentists, this virtual experience serves as an excellent foundation for your students' future careers. Not only does it enrich their UCAS applications, but it also strategically prepares them for in-person work experience placements.

Taking part in the Virtual Work Experience will provide:

Comprehensive Insights: The programme covers a range of specialities, providing a holistic understanding of medical and dental practices. Each month, a new focus area is introduced, allowing participants to delve into different aspects of the field.

Flexible Participation:Tailored for students from years 10-13/S3-S6/NI10-14, the programme accommodates various schedules by being virtual. Participants have one month to complete each specialty, ensuring flexibility and ease of participation.

Recognised Certification: Upon successful completion of all specialities, students will receive a certificate from Medic Mentor and UHB, validating their active participation to include in their UCAS and apprenticeships applications.

This month's focus is on Surgery or Oral Surgery, offering a firsthand look into the life of a surgeon and the intricacies of procedures such as keyhole surgery in medicine or paediatric dentistry and oral surgery for those interested in dentistry.

Registering for these programmes is simple—students just need to complete the free online application form:

https://airtable.com/appuQX2ouadvjQUSU/shrroljLczgdg9uLw

We are eager to welcome your students to our exceptional free work experience programmes and support them in their journey toward a fulfilling career in medicine or dentistry.

Kind regards,

Nikki Abbott

Head of Education

Medic Mentor 

Play inclusion project (PIP)  have two volunteering opportunities available for you to apply.

The Wyre group is currently, Mondays 6pm till 8pm and Tuesdays 4.30pm and 6.30pm at St. Teresa's Church hall Cleveleys. 

From January, the Monday will be running from the YMCA Lofthouse building in Fleetwood. We recruit from age 16 years. All staff must hold a level 2 certificate in Safeguarding Children and a DBS certificate which we provide.

• The staff provide support to the young people at the group who all have additional needs or disabilities. The staff will gain extensive knowledge of SEND children and the job gives an insight into working with these children. 

• The benefits are many such as, job satisfaction and we also pay our volunteers if they work in the school holidays. 

To apply, please write a short paragraph on why you think you are right for the position and what skills and experience/attributes you think you can bring to the organisation. Please email sian.roberts@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk who will contact PIP directly to arrange a time to meet you.

 Please see the below and attached details of a Virtual Mental Health Programme. Please can you advertise this between your students.

Our 3 day program is aimed at those who have an interest in mental health as a career but might be unsure what kind of role they want to go in to, or, would like to know more about the area of mental health.

• The program is 3 days long – 24th to 26th October;

• The program will run from 10am to 4pm (approx) each day;

• Only available for 18+ due to the sensitive nature of what is discussed;

• All sessions are virtual and delivered online;

• Programs require use of an internet connection and access to Microsoft Teams;

• Certificate of attendance will be provided with 100% participation in all sessions.

• We welcome applications from all ages (18+) and backgrounds. Due to the limited number of spaces available we will be conducting a competitive application process.

To find out more about this programme and to apply please visit the link below –

Virtual Mental Health Career Insight 3 Day Programme - NHS Careers NW

Medic Mentors Upcoming Dates:  Saturday 7th October, Sunday 8th October, Saturday 28th October, Sunday 29th October

We are pleased to inform you that registration for the national free UCAS conferences for students interested in becoming doctors has opened. Students will be awarded a certificate of attendance which can be listed on their Medical School UCAS applications for ‘activities that support higher education’. The events have marked a valuable turning point for students and are open to students from any school and background in 10-12 year groups.

Conference Registration Form: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO

The Get into Medicine UCAS Conference is a comprehensive guide to the medical application process. The doctors and medical students will cover:

- Application Timelines

- How to Tactically Choose Medical Schools

- CV Building

- Personal Statements

- Medical School Interviews

-UCAT - Entrance Exams to Medical School

- Medical Leadership and Awards Programmes

- Accessing Work Experience

- Accessing Scholarships

We strongly encourage all students to make the most out of this free opportunity that has helped thousands of students secure medical school places since it launched: https://medicmentor.org/successful-student-journeys-reviews/

Here’s how the day will run:

9:30-10.00 Registration

10.00-11:00 Quick introduction to Medic Mentor, overview of the day, competition ratios, application timeline, Awards and Scholarships

11:00-11:15 Break

11.15-11.45 Introduction to the UCAS application form and entry requirements

11.45-12.15 Interactive CV building exercise and exclusive access to leadership, research, presentation, publication, prizes and scholarship opportunities

12.15-12.30 Top tips form a successful applicant (medical student)

12:30-12:45 Break

12.45-13.30 How to write the perfect personal statement

13.30-13.45 Break

13.45-14.10 Entrance exams - how to do ace the UCAT

14.10-14.30 How to prepare for Medical School interviews

14.30-15.00 Top tips form a successful applicant (medical student) and next steps

One booking = one booking for a student + their parent/guardian.

Getting into medicine may seem impossible to many students, but we’re here to break down the entire process into actionable steps.

We’re able to offer free opportunities like these due to schools and teachers like yourself very kindly spreading the word, so we’re very grateful for the hard work you’re doing to inspire the next generation of doctors. Thank you.

Our Chief Mentors look forward to meeting your students at our conference!

Best wishes,

Dr Siva

Chief Mentor

Your Medic Family

Enquiry Form: https://airtable.com/shrM6UPT8Z2uxx7OL

Phone Number: 01530 417 299 (Available 10am - 6pm Monday - Friday)

Website: https://medicmentor.org