Orthoptic Work Experience

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Dear North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust,

I have been seconded into a post funded by the Office for Students as part of the Strategic Interventions in Health Education Disciplines programme. My role is to explore barriers prospective Orthoptic students face when trying to secure a work experience/shadow placement in Orthoptic departments in England.

To understand current practices I would like to request the following information:

1. How many applications for Orthoptic work experience did your Trust receive in
a) Sept 2016 - Sept 2017
b) Sept 2017 - Sept 2018
2. How many applications resulted in a work experience placement?
3. What is the minimum age for work experience in Orthoptics?
4. Do applicants for work experience in Orthoptics require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check?
5. What paperwork are applicants required to complete?
6. Are applicants required to complete an induction?

Yours faithfully,

Carly Hegarty

Wilkinson LisaM (RLY) NSCHT, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

Dear Carly

Thank you for your email.

Unfortunately we are unable to assist you with your request as we are a Mental Health Trust and do not provide these services.

Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me

Many thanks

Lisa Wilkinson
Corporate Governance Manager / Assistant Trust Board Secretary
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
Lawton House, Bellringer Road, Trentham Lakes South
Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8HH

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