When it comes to making decisions about your future career, nothing beats real life experience!

Work experience placements provide an excellent opportunity for you to gain an insight into professions within the health and care sector. They can support your career choices, personal development, and help build your knowledge and skill sets.

The Lincolnshire Talent Academy manages a wide range of placement opportunities on behalf of its partners, providing a central point of contact for all applications or enquiries.

We are committed to promoting the Disability Confident Scheme and as such, we welcome applications from people living with disability and can offer a range of adjustments and support as required.  Similarly, we welcome and support applications from people covered by all of the protected groups in the Equality Act 2010.

Interested in a placement?

We are excited to announce an updated process for managing work experience placements, making it easier for students to explore opportunities and secure a placement that matches their interests.

  1. Explore Placements: Browse through the short descriptions of available placements on this page to find an area that interests you.
  2. Register Your Interest: Click the link to complete the online form. You will need to provide:
    • Your personal details.
    • Your chosen placement area.
    • A short statement explaining why you are interested in or suitable for this placement.
  3. Application Screening: Once submitted, your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the criteria for your chosen placement.
  4. Placement Management: Approved applications will be uploaded to our platform, where placement details, including dates, will be confirmed.
  5. Parental Consent and Risk Assessments: If you are under 18, we will obtain parental consent and ensure both you and your parent/guardian review the risk assessment and placement description.
Next Steps:

We will liaise with placement hosts to confirm availability and match students to suitable opportunities. You’ll receive updates and communication via email at key stages of the process.

We look forward to helping you gain valuable experience in your chosen area. If you have any questions, please contact us at nhs.talent@ulh.nhs.

Thank you for your interest in the program!

27 placements found
Placement Opportunity Employer / Location Pathway Min Age Duration
Insight into Radiology and Clinical Imaging
ULTH - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
Pathway: Doctors, Healthcare Science, Nursing,
Min age: Age 16 years and above
ULTH - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Doctors, Healthcare Science, Nursing Age 16 years and above Up to 5 days Apply
Insight into Radiology and Clinical Imaging
ULTH - Lincoln County Hospital
Pathway: Doctors, Healthcare Science, Nursing,
Min age: Age 16 years and above
ULTH - Lincoln County Hospital Doctors, Healthcare Science, Nursing Age 16 years and above Up to 5 days Apply
Insight into Paediatrics
ULTH - Lincoln County Hospital
Pathway: Doctors, Nursing,
Min age: Age 16 years and above
ULTH - Lincoln County Hospital Doctors, Nursing Age 16 years and above Up to 5 days Apply
Diabetic Eye Screening
ULTH - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
Pathway: Administration, Doctors, Healthcare Science, Nursing,
Min age: Age 16 years and above
ULTH - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Administration, Doctors, Healthcare Science, Nursing Age 16 years and above Up to 5 days Apply
Insight into Clinics and Community Nursing Care
LCHS - Johnson Community Hospital, Spalding
Pathway: Nursing,
Min age: Age 16 years and above
LCHS - Johnson Community Hospital, Spalding Nursing Age 16 years and above 4 days Apply
Discharge Lounge
ULTH - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
Pathway: Doctors, Nursing, Wider Healthcare,
Min age: Age 16 years and above
ULTH - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Doctors, Nursing, Wider Healthcare Age 16 years and above Up to 5 days Apply
Insight into Ward Based Patient Care
ULTH - Lincoln County Hospital
Pathway: Administration, Nursing, Wider Healthcare,
Min age: Age 16 years and above
ULTH - Lincoln County Hospital Administration, Nursing, Wider Healthcare Age 16 years and above Up to 5 days Apply
Insight into Radiology
ULTH - Grantham & District Hospital
Pathway: Doctors, Healthcare Science, Nursing,
Min age: Age 16 years and above
ULTH - Grantham & District Hospital Doctors, Healthcare Science, Nursing Age 16 years and above 1 - 2 days maximum Apply
Medical Shadowing – Insight into Acute Medicine
ULTH - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
Pathway: Doctors,
Min age: Age 16 years and above
ULTH - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston Doctors Age 16 years and above 3 days maximum Apply
Observe GP
- ONLINE
Pathway: Doctors,
- ONLINE Doctors Apply
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    Clinical Radiology


    Clinical radiologists are doctors who use images to diagnose, treat and manage medical conditions and diseases.

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    Communications/Public Relations


    Communications and public relations (PR) staff help NHS organisations engage with patients, their local communities, staff and other interested groups including the media.

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    Potering


    Porters move people and items around a hospital site.

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    Finance


    Finance staff at all levels make sure that NHS money is properly controlled and wisely spent.

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    Healthcare Assistant


    Healthcare assistants (HCAs) work in hospital or community settings, such as GP surgeries, under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.

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    Dentistry


    Dentists work with patients and the general public to prevent and treat dental and oral disease, correcting dental irregularities (particularly in children) and treating dental and facial injuries.

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    Occupational Therapy


    Occupational therapy is an exciting and varied career. It offers you the chance to make a difference, a high degree of flexibility and excellent employment prospects. You’ll work with patients every day to help improve their care and their lives.

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