Work experience

Our dietitians work with patients, staff and the public to promote healthy eating and manage diseases, including diabetes, liver disease, and allergies. The nutrition and dietetics service are part of the allied health taster day which is suitable for students planning to apply for a registered dietetic undergraduate or postgraduate university course.

Our teams work with inpatients and outpatients to help them understand and manage the impact of their health problems. We work with a wide range of patients, including people affected by brain injury, cancer, or neurological conditions like Parkinson’s. In the interests of the therapeutic relationship, work experience placements are only available to university students (undergraduate or postgraduate, and clinical psychology trainees).

The Countywide IT Service provides computer and telecoms support to the NHS across Gloucestershire. Depending on current project work and supervisor capacity, the Gloucestershire NHS Countywide IT Service is not always able to host work experience placements.

Medical physics involves the application of science and technology to patient care. A typical placement would include a day visiting the various departments, and offers a brief overview of the profession and the chance to meet staff. If you are in year 12 and above studying science or maths, and are considering a career in medical physics, a work experience placement may be valuable.

Neurophysiologists use computers, electrical, magnetic and electronics to diagnose and monitor neurological disorders. If you are studying science and considering a career in healthcare, a work experience placement could be helpful. A typical work placement includes a day shadowing staff in the department, and provides the opportunity to meet staff. Opportunities for work placements are limited, but we welcome applications from students considering a career in neurophysiology.

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Our physiotherapists assess, treat and manage a wide range of problems associated with different systems of the body. Students in year 12 who are studying A levels, and mature students with relevant qualifications, interested in a career in physiotherapy can apply for a one day taster day at Cheltenham General or Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. You can also apply if you’re in year 11, as long as you will be in year 12 or above at the time of your placement. We do receive a large number of requests, so placements are limited.

Radiography is an imaging technique using x-rays, gamma rays, and radiation to see internal injuries or illnesses. Students over the age of 16, and people studying relevant A levels, who are interested in a radiography career can apply for a work shadowing or taster day in Diagnostic Imaging at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Placements are limited, and restricted to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Therapy radiographers accurately plan and treat cancer patients, using high energy x-rays. Students in year 12 and above, studying the relevant A levels, and interested in a radiotherapy career can apply for work shadowing and taster days at Cheltenham General Hospital, Radiotherapy department.