1. Regional Healthcare Strand Kath Bridger & Lynda Ross-Field Building Pathways Annual Conference Thursday 21 April 2005

2. Background …. Link between employability & good health Impact on ability of NHS to recruit & retain skilled & diverse workforce Employment in healthcare sector to grow by 33% over next 5 years Need for a diverse workforce to meet the needs of culturally diverse communities

3. Aims …. Raise aspirations and attainment in school years 9 – 13 / post 16 Raise the profile of NHS career opportunities Widen participation in healthcare professions & address lack of diversity and narrow socio-economic backgrounds of applicants Ensure sustainability of activities

4. Key Objectives…. Facilitate progression into healthcare professions Work in partnership with qualified and undergraduate healthcare professionals Work in partnership with relevant agencies and organisations, eg PCTs, Acute Trusts, SHAs, WDCs Strengthen vocational progression pathways Develop mechanisms to ensure sustainability

5. Programme of Activity Curriculum Support for PSHCE – Years 9 to 13 Provision of Careers Information & Vocational Experience Work Experience Mentoring Vocational Progression Mapping Targeted Outreach for Specific Professions

6. Schools and Colleges Careers Programme Health & Social Care Year 9 (13-14yrs) Group of about 10 pupils identified in each school by aim higher co-ordinators and science teachers Each group offered a visit to the Thackray Medical Museum followed by an interactive careers talk - careers literature available Individual pupils followed up for mentor support Year 10 (14-15yrs) Identified groups invited to take part in workshop based ‘careers days’ in the Trust Careers literature available Individual pupils followed up for mentor support Year 11 (15-16yrs) Identified groups invited to attend High Education focus days on medicine, professions allied to medicine and nursing and midwifery. Individual pupils followed up for mentor support Trust’s work experience programme explained

7. Health Issues Unit: Drugs Contraception Sexual Health Pregnancy Parenting Personal Well Being Unit: Transition into Adulthood Mental Health Personal Stress Harassment Help & Information Support to others The Leeds NHS Health & Well Being Programme

8. over 1500 young people gained accredited GCSE level certificates young people enjoyed and said programme increased their enthusiasm for learning in general school tutors confirmed positive effect of programme on achievement and behaviour young people wanted more NHS input Raising awareness, aspirations and attainment RESULTS FROM EVALUATION

9. Yorkshire and the Humber Bradford (Example) Tong SchoolYear 930 students invited to Thackray day Year 1020 students invitied to Careers Day Year 1115 students attended a focus day at Bradford University Professions Allied to Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery Year 1020 young people taking part in the Health & Well Being Programme Other areas involved:Barnsley (Edward Sheerian School), Bridlington (Bridlington School), Scarborough (Pindar School). Possibilities for next year: Scunthorpe, Wakefield and Airedale.

10. Schools and Colleges Careers Programme Achievements (September 2003-present) 300 young people received careers talks in schools 261 young people have had Thackray Medical Museum Visits 205 young people have had workshop based careers days in the Trust 86 young people have attended University Focus Days 55 NHS staff trained as mentors 46 young people mentored by NHS staff 419 clinical work experience placements

11. Based at St. James’s University Hospital Open to staff and public during office hours Monday-Friday Comprehensive careers advice and information Information on work experience and mentoring Local college and university prospectuses Information on NHS vacancies Practical advice on filling in application forms and interview skills Details of other statutory/voluntary agencies offering education/employment related help and information Information on in-house staff development opportunities Information on the Trust’s clerical bank and application procedures Regional IAG resource

12. NHSU Funded Careers Programme Pilot (Non-Clinical areas) Areas covered: PorteringSupplies Administration and ClericalMedical Records Schools involved: Agnes Stewart Church of England High School Elmete Wood School Primrose High School Rodillian School