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Hampshire County Council – Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Professions – Dorset

Gain hands-on clinical experience, learn from healthcare professionals, develop practical skills, and discover routes into careers such as nursing, midwifery, allied health professions, healthcare sciences and pharmacy.

If you want a future in the NHS – but not as a doctor – this is your opportunity. Step inside real clinical environments, learn from professionals and discover the careers that keep the NHS moving.

This 5 day 4 night Gold Award residential is your fast-tracked introduction to the world of nursing, midwifery, allied health professions, healthcare sciences and pharmacy. It’s designed for people who want to make a difference, lead patient care and build a meaningful, respected NHS career.

Across five packed days, you’ll experience the reality of NHS practice through:

– Speciality talks from nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and pharmacists
– Interactive clinical experiences that put you at the heart of patient care
– Simulation workshops using real equipment and real scenarios
– Practical skills sessions including observations, ECGs and essential clinical techniques
– University led sessions explaining routes into training and what to expect
– An insider’s introduction to the NHS – its values, roles, teams and opportunities

What’s included:

– Accommodation and meals
– Transport from and to Winchester (if required)
– All transfers from accommodation and hospital sites
– A personalised hospital reference to strengthen future applications

Course date:
Monday 9 August to Friday 13 August 2027
Course location:
Dorset
Course fee:
£992

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