Virtual

Primary Care Careers in North Cumbria

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Job sector

Healthcare & Medicine

This programme is open to anyone aged 13+

Certificate of completion

Over 7 hours worth of content

Overview:

Passionate about finding a career that helps others, but not sure what might be right for you? This programme will help you get a better understanding of different careers on offer to you in the world of health and care. Exploring the world of primary care - the gateway to most health and care services - you’ll explore key careers available, and participate in a series of activities, quizzes, and webinars to bring you closer than ever to a career in care.

What’s Included:

Primary care is the first port of call for most individuals needing help and support, and there’s a range of different careers available. This programme will cover everything from an introduction to the distinct areas of care to a closer look at distinct roles, responsibilities, and opportunities that can be found in various areas like GPs, nursing, allied health professions, and non-clinical roles.

Not only will you get to grips with what these roles involve, but you’ll have the chance to take part in activities and quizzes that put you in the position of a healthcare professional in primary care. Plus, you’ll even have the chance to speak to leading industry experts along the way!

Introduction to Health and Care

Ready to dive into the exciting world of primary care? Learn how health and care professionals play a crucial role in primary care. Explore specialised areas of care and understand how primary care services form the gateway to accessing further services. Gain insights into the pivotal roles that power primary care settings and how integrated care systems work to provide quality care in the region.

Management and Non-Clinical Roles

GPs and Primary Care

Nursing and Clinical Support

Allied Health Professions and Additional Roles

Time to get closer to allied health professions! Learn about the diverse roles available and explore roles such as physiotherapists, podiatrists, dietitians, and paramedics.
But, that’s not all! There’s a host of crucial additional roles that make a difference in patients' lives, such as care coordinators, social prescribing link networkers, mental health practitioners and advanced practitioners!
In this module, you’ll understand how they support primary care services, and you’ll connect with real professionals in live webinars.

Pharmacy in General Practice

Pharmacists aren’t just professionals you’ll need when you require a prescription to be fulfilled - they’re an integral part of primary care, with a vast amount of knowledge that can help the entire community.
We’ll help you discover the diverse world of pharmacy roles, including technicians, assistants, and more! You’ll engage in practical activities that put you in a pharmacist’s shoes, and you’ll uncover just how important pharmacy roles are for people in the community.

Available dates

On demand

Programme dates

12th February 2024 - 31st October 2024

Hear from our student community

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Aqsa Saleemi, Year 12 Student

Thank you for all your time and effort. The program was by far the best experience I’ve had virtually compared to other virtual experiences I’ve done. I liked the layout and the interactive activities, and I learnt a lot I didn’t know. I would definitely recommend this program to others; it was a great experience I would love to do it all again.

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Sophia Nathwani, Year 11 Student, from Hampton

I enjoyed understanding the many professions and areas within journalism that I had not been able to clearly separate prior to this programme; I particularly enjoyed the photojournalism and broadcast journalism sections, as they allowed me to explore a less conventional writing style than what I would normally use. The interactive tasks were a great way for me to demonstrate and put into practice my new knowledge, and all of the videos were extremely concise and helpful.

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Stephanie Oseha, Year 12 Student

A huge thank you to everyone who made this programme possible. It was a fantastic experience, and I feel more confident in myself now when applying for a job position in the future and in my personal life. I valued this experience because I realised it was okay to make mistakes and how they make you stronger for future events. I loved how efficient the Barclays team was when students and the professionals who ran the live webinars asked questions. The skills I've learnt through this virtual work experience will be used for future endeavours. So once again, thank you so much.

Frequently asked questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

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