Mid and South Essex Health & Care Academy

HEALTH TECH CAREERS ROADSHOW - MONDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2025 Registrations are now open for schools and colleges to book onto our Mid and South Essex Health & Care Academy Health Tech Roadshow 2025 in collaboration with USP College Seevic campus and Basildon Borough Council! The roadshow is aimed at students in years 9 -13, who may be interested in a career within the healthcare sector. The event is free to attend and will include interactive career stations and demonstrations for students to get hands-on experience to help bridge the gap between what they enjoy doing, and what they could potentially do as a future career. Teams from our Mid and South Essex NHS and Social Care providers will be in attendance and it is a fantastic opportunity for young people in our region who are interested in healthcare careers to explore some of the 350 job roles available. The event offers 2 sessions and will be held at USP College, Seevic Campus SS7 1TW The morning session runs from 9:30am – 11:45am The afternoon session runs from 12:30pm – 2:45pm. To see what's on offer, check out the video of our 2024 event below. If you are a school or college in the Mid and South Essex region who would like to attend, register here: https://lnkd.in/dgHE5w4Y

New dates just released for our Mid and South Essex Health & Care Academy Halo Pre-Employment Programme for January 2025! If you live in Mid and South Essex and are looking for entry opportunities to join the NHS or Social Care, register for the Halo 4 week programme and explore your options. Courses are running in #Basildon, #Chelmsford and #Southend areas in the New Year. #healthcare #preemployment #nhs #socialcare #opportunities #learning

On Friday, December 6th, Mid and South Essex Health & Care Academy attended The Appleton School careers fair, and wow, what an inspiring day! The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as students explored diverse opportunities from different industries and the amazing world of NHS and social care careers. The students were impressive with their insightful questions and enthusiasm, eager to learn about how they can make a difference in the world. They were particularly drawn to the incredible range of roles within the NHS and social care. The Appleton School careers fair provided a valuable experience for these young people, opening their eyes to a world of possibilities. A huge thanks to the teachers who work tirelessly to support and inspire these amazing young minds! #AppletonSchool #CareerFair #NextGen #NHSCareers #FutureHealthcareHeroes #Inspiration #MakingADifference #MidandSouthEssexHCA

What a fantastic way to start the second day in December! We had the pleasure of running workshops for the brilliant year 10 students at The Appleton School. Their energy and enthusiasm were infectious! We were truly impressed by their exemplary communication skills and fantastic teamwork and attention throughout the activities.   A big thank you to The Appleton School for being such wonderful hosts. The future of healthcare is certainly looking bright!   To the amazing year 10 students: Keep that passion for healthcare burning bright! Mid and South Essex Health & Care Academy is here to support you every step of the way.   #NHScareers #SocialCare #TheAppletonSchool #FutureHealthcareStars #MakingADifference #NextGen

We're pleased that Mid and South Essex Health & Care Academy will be supporting the Pathways to Possibility: Building Inclusive Careers Event on Monday 9th December 2025 at the Happy Hub, Eastgate Shopping Centre, #Basildon between 10am and 3pm. If you are aged over 16 and have a neurodiverse condition, come along to the event and speak to the local teams and employers about the support, advice and resources available to you. We will be there to talk about careers in the NHS and Social Care and opportunities available through the Academy so pop along on the day and say hello to the team! #nhs #neurodiverse #neurodiversity #event #basildon #opportunitiesforall

NEW APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY - PHARMACY NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, NELFT Careers are currently recruiting for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice based at Goodmayes Hospital, Ilford. You will gain experience in a range of different pharmacy settings. This is an innovative two-year apprenticeship that allows successful postholders to learn the pharmacy technician role in a range of rotations in NELFT, inpatient wards, community teams, and the dispensary. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established pharmacy team, gaining work experience as well as a recognised apprenticeship qualification. Working hours will reflect the opening times for the setting where you are based. As part of the programme, you will be working towards a level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This is a fixed term contract, however, once you have successfully completed the programme you will be offered a permanent contract and will be able to register as a Pharmacy Technician. Eligibility for successful applicants: Will be aged 18+ (no upper limit) Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education Can hold a degree but not in the area in which the apprenticeship aligns with the pharmacy framework. You must have 4 GCSEs at grade C (or above) or equivalent to include English, Maths, and 2 science subjects You need to be committed to learning and completing coursework to deadlines. You must be able to work accurately, communicate effectively and be confident to move between teams regularly For further information, job descriptions and more, see the role advert here: https://lnkd.in/e6FZ5svc Closing Date: 12th December 2024

On Wednesday evening Mid and South Essex Health & Care Academy attended Anglo European School Careers Convention. We spent an enjoyable few hours talking to students and their families about roles in the NHS and Social Care. We had some fantastic student interactions, and it was inspiring to see the enthusiasm the next generation have for careers in health and care. Thank you for the invite and we look forward to seeing you in the future!