Thursday 12 June 2025
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust takes around 150 work experience students per year in a variety of settings. Students can undertake placements from Year 10 upwards (as part of a school organised programme), although there are age restrictions on some placements. We also offer placements to mature students who are considering a career change into the NHS.
Placements are usually offered for one week depending on the placement area and time of year (the summer months are always the busiest).
Applicants must either attend school or live within our catchment area.
Because of the nature of the work, many of our placements are ‘observational’ – so please be prepared for a lot of standing and watching.
Remember though, that the NHS isn’t just doctors and nurses. There are over 300 different types of jobs in the NHS so we will probably have something to interest you.
We plan our placements approximately six months in advance. The application form can be requested twice a year:
To request an application form for Work Experience please send an email to sft.volunteering@nhs.net.
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
