Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Professions (Non Medical) Residential

If you want a future in the NHS - but not as a doctor - this is your opportunity. Step inside real clinical environments, learn from professionals and discover the careers that keep the NHS moving.

This 5‑day, 4‑night Gold Award residential is your fast-tracked introduction to the world of nursing, midwifery, allied health professions, healthcare sciences and pharmacy. It’s designed for people who want to make a difference, lead patient care and build a meaningful, respected NHS career.

If your ambition is medicine, head to our Introduction to Medicine programme instead.

What's involved

Across five packed days, you’ll experience the reality of NHS practice through:

• speciality talks from nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and pharmacists
• interactive clinical experiences that put you at the heart of patient care
• simulation workshops using real equipment and real scenarios
• practical skills sessions including observations, ECGs and essential clinical techniques
• university led sessions explaining routes into training and what to expect
• an insider’s introduction to the NHS - its values, roles, teams and opportunities

You won’t just learn about clinical careers. You’ll live them.

What's included

• accommodation and meals
• transport from and to Winchester (if required)
• all transfers from accommodation and hospital sites
• a personalised hospital reference to strengthen future applications

Who this is for

This programme is perfect if you:

• want a clinical NHS career that isn’t medicine
• are exploring nursing, midwifery, AHPs, healthcare sciences or pharmacy
• want hands-on experience before applying to university or apprenticeships
• want to stand out in future applications, interviews and personal statements