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Maternity

Discover careers in maternity and take your first steps into this rewarding sector.

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Students in years 10-13 are welcome to apply!

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Overview

Health and care is one of the largest sectors in the UK. With over 350 careers in the NHS, there’s something for everyone.

Curious about careers in healthcare? We’ve got just the programme for you…

Springpod, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICS, and Joined Up Careers Derbyshire have partnered up to provide you with an insight into the world of maternity careers through a fantastic programme that will help you prepare for taking your first steps into this area of care.

What's included

On this virtual work experience programme, you’ll tour just some of the many different types of maternity careers you can pursue. You’ll learn about the importance of different skills and responsibilities in maternity services, along with what it’s like to work in the NHS as you get the chance to develop your employability skills.

Introduction to Health and Social Care

We’re all in some way a little familiar with the health and social care sector, but how much do you really know about it? As a system that we all rely on in our time of need, it’s pretty vital! This module will help explain the sector, making everything a little clearer - covering everything from skills and values needed for these careers, routes into the health system, and even an insight into the many benefits of working in health and social care!

Introduction to Maternity

For expectant families, pregnancy can be exciting, if a little stressful! Along the way, and after their children are born, families will interact with various maternity roles, and go through different stages of maternity. This module will introduce you to the world of maternity, and show you exactly what’s involved, and how these essential professionals are vital in making the journey a whole lot more reassuring!

Midwifery

Midwifery and neonatal professionals provide vital care during pregnancy, labour, and the early postnatal period. This module will introduce you to the essential skills, characteristics, and responsibilities found within midwifery and neonatal care, and show you everything that it takes to succeed!

Alternative Maternity roles

Maternity services don’t just involve midwives - there’s a whole host of additional maternity roles that are really worth considering. All play a vital part in maternity services, and this module will show you what’s on offer! From maternity support workers, newborn hearing screeners and even occupational therapists, the world of maternity services stretches far and wide!

Consultants & Doctors

This module will showcase the work of doctors and consultants, giving you an insight into the variety of roles available within maternity! If you’re interested in medicine and how to help expectant families, this module will provide you with everything you need to know!

Getting career ready

This module highlights the importance of getting career-ready by improving your employability skills. From looking at how to level up your communication skills to the importance of listening and resilience, this module will give you the skills you need to reflect and improve on your own employability skills, making sure you have the tools you need to succeed in a potential future in maternity.

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“It has made work experience in a healthcare setting more widely available and allowed me to realise the pathways and depth of careers in healthcare.”

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“It's not easy to find work experience especially when it comes to healthcare. This opportunity is really appreciated.”

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“It has been a memorable and grateful experience that certainly increased my knowledge about the NHS and health and social care.”

Frequently asked questions

Here we can answer any questions about the experiences you may have. If your question isn’t on the list - please contact support here.

What does the application process involve?

Applying for a place is simple. If you’re applying as an individual student, you’ll need to provide your full name and email address, set up a password, confirm you’re over the age of 13 and agree to our terms and conditions.

When will I hear if my application has been successful?

You will be able to access the programme from your dashboard on the day it goes live.

Is there a cost to take part?

No! This is a completely free programme for young people and schools to take part in.

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Virtual Work Experience

Maternity

Discover careers in maternity and take your first steps into this rewarding sector.

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How can I enter a career in health and social care?

The health and social care sector has lots of different roles, and with it, lots of pathways that you can pursue to find your dream career.

From T-Levels to Apprenticeships, and even Volunteering, there are a lot of opportunities for you to gain an insight into the world of health and care, and take your first steps in your dream career.

What is a T-Level?

T Levels are 2-year courses designed for young people aged between 16-19 years.

They are equivalent to 3 A Levels and have been developed in partnership with employers and education providers. T Levels aim to prepare students for further or higher education, skilled employment, or an apprenticeship.

T Levels include a dual approach of classroom learning and on-the-job experience. The qualification requires a 45-day placement, which could be in one technical setting or a rotation, depending on the course of study.

The T Levels course includes core theory, concepts, skills, and knowledge needed for a career in the chosen sector.

For more information on T Levels, visit the T Levels website.

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a great way to gain‘on the job’ experience, combined with studying for a formal qualification, all while earning a wage.

Apprenticeships can range from 12 months to 5 years, giving you sufficient time to learn new skills and gain knowledge in the area you see yourself in the future. You can do an apprenticeship in a wide range of areas, from healthcare workers, to administrators or radiology.

As an Integrated Care System, we offer rotational apprenticeship schemes that gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills in a range of health and care settings. This will provide experience and competencies that will be beneficial when you are looking for permanent employment or to enable you to progress along your chosen career pathway.

Why is volunteering beneficial?

There are lots of different benefits to volunteering. By volunteering, you can:

Gain and develop skills, experience, and practical insights
Explore different career paths
Meet new people
Boost confidence
Improve emotional wellbeing

We work closely with local partners VAST and Support Staffordshire who provide volunteer brokerage across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. They have a really broad range of volunteering opportunities with local community organisations and within health and care, so will be happy to help find the right role for you.

VAST

VAST is a registered charity, providing specialist services to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire.

Support Staffordshire

Support Staffordshire is the largest independent voice VCSE in Staffordshire.

How can I boost my employability?

As a Cornerstone Employer, we are committed to working with local schools and colleges to ensure that employability skills are encouraged and practised throughout a young person's academic life.

Employability skills such as time management, resilience, and communication are all important - but these are just some of the skills that you need.

For more information, the Careers & Enterprise Company has plenty of information on the right skillset needed to succeed.

Career Pathways

Here we can answer any questions about career pathways you may have. If your question isn’t on the list - please contact support here.

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