Leeds Children’s Hospital is holding a Young People’s Careers Day for young people aged 15-18 interested in a career in paediatric healthcare.
This is the perfect opportunity for young people who are interested in a career in healthcare and in particular working with children but might not know which avenue to take. The event will provide a good introduction to life in the hospital, what different healthcare professionals do, what qualifications are needed and top tips for kick starting a career in children’s healthcare.
What to expect
On the day you’ll meet expert staff from across the hospital including: Nurses, Doctors, Advanced Care Practitioners, Play Specialists, Physiotherapists, Operation Department Technicians, Speech and Language Specialists, Radiographers, Occupational Therapists and Mental Health Professionals.
The day will include a range of short presentations in the morning showcasing each different of the roles. There will be practical skills session where attendees can try out some medical skills such as basic life support, taking observations and other clinical skills. In the afternoon attendees will go on a tour of Leeds Children’s Hospital to see how one of the UK’s largest and most specialised children’s hospital runs.
Young People’s Careers Days will take place on 30 June and 2 July 2025, 8.30am-3.30pm.
Attendance
This is an exciting opportunity for young people in school, college or higher education. Places are limited. If you are interested in attending please email:
Please provide your name, age and a short statement telling us why you are interested in attending our Young People’s Careers Day.
This is the perfect opportunity for young people who are interested in a career in healthcare and in particular working with children but might not know which avenue to take. It should give a good introduction to life in the hospital and what different healthcare professionals do – with key information in what qualifications are needed in order to get there.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing what we love about working at Leeds Children’s Hospital!