Work experience

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain real-time experience across Analytics, Population Health, Data Management, Data Science, and Digital & IT within the NLFT. Over an intensive week, interns will work alongside experienced professionals, joining live team meetings, daily scrums, and project discussions to understand how data and digital systems drive decision-making in healthcare.

Participants will be introduced to NHS data structures, digital infrastructure, information governance, and data security, while exploring commonly used datasets and KPIs. Interns will gain hands-on experience with data analysis and Power BI dashboard development within a mental health NHS setting, while also learning how digital platforms and IT systems support clinical services and operational decision-making.

The programme also provides insight into population health analytics, data modelling, data quality, digital transformation, and real-world data science applications. Interns will see how analytics teams collaborate with Digital and IT teams to ensure data systems, reporting tools, and digital solutions effectively support healthcare delivery.

By the end of the internship, interns will analyse raw data, develop insights, and present their findings, gaining valuable exposure to how analytics, digital, and IT teams operate in a fast-paced, collaborative NHS environment. This placement is ideal for students or early-career professionals looking to build practical skills, confidence, and industry-relevant experience in health data, analytics, and digital healthcare systems.

Placement structure 

Day 1: Intro to Analytics - Overview of NHS data structures and    systems, information governance and NHS data security

Day 2: Population Health and Data Quality

Day 3: Analytics – daily scrum, Report writing/RDA process in Power BI, MHSDS Process Review and Improvement meeting and NHS Finance Metrics

Day 4: Analytics Dashboards Demo and DATA SCIENCE

Day 5: Analytics - Power BI Dashboard development pipelines and Data Hands-on Analysis Presentation

Application Process and Timeline:

To apply for a placement with this department, you will need to complete an application form and health questionnaire. The link to apply is at the bottom of the page. 

Key timeline information:

•    Applications will close 6 weeks prior to placement dates.
•    You will be informed if successful 1-2 weeks after the application close date. 
•    You will receive a learning agreement to sign and submit back 3-4 weeks after the application close date. 
•    1 week prior to placement, applicant will receive a confirmation email containing placement details including mentor details and timetable. 

Please note that the work experience placement will be delivered online.

Required:
You will need to have the following:
•    Laptop or computer with internet access
•    Access to Microsoft Teams
•    Working camera and headphones/microphone
•    Quiet and appropriate workspace/location for online meetings

Upcoming Placement Dates:    

25 May 2026 - Application deadline 10 April 2026

How to apply     

Please complete the online application form by 10 April 2026. 

London NHS organisations and NHS England are delighted to share NHS Careers Untapped, a series of podcasts, videos and recorded webinars showcasing some of the lesser-known jobs and professions in healthcare.

Whom is Careers Untapped for?
The Careers Untapped programme is aimed at young people aged from 13-19 years, and careers advisors, who want to find out more about careers in the NHS. The programme supports schools and careers advisors with achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks.

We are delighted that the resources from the programme are now available on the Healthcare Horizons website. To access, please register for an account for free.

The following editions are available for you to access:

NHS Careers Untapped 1st Edition:
This self-paced module includes short videos and podcasts and is a great way to learn about some of the lesser-known careers in healthcare. 

Once the full module is completed, viewers will receive a certificate of participation.

NHS Careers Untapped 2nd Edition:
This is a larger catalogue of lesser-known careers in the NHS, with podcasts and pre-recorded webinars covering 50 key roles in healthcare.

Here are some of the exciting roles covered:

• Clinical Associate Psychologist
• Peer Support Worker
• Pharmacy Technician
• Operating Department Practitioner
• Digital Learning Manager
• Therapeutic Radiographer

Visit Careers Untapped here.

About

During your work experience with Pharmacy, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day operations of an NHS inpatient pharmacy department. This includes supporting patient care, assisting in medication management, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the safe handling and disposal of medications. You will also learn about the critical role pharmacy professionals play in providing medication advice and support for mental health patients. 

Placement structure

• Day 1: Induction with Learning and Development Team
• Day 2: Local Induction and Procurement and Distribution
• Day 3: Procurement and Distribution & Dispensary
• Day 4: Procurement and Distribution & Dispensary
• Day 5: Team Develop Meeting and Procurement and Distribution and Dispensary

Application process and timeline

To apply for a placement with this department, you will need to complete an application form and health questionnaire.

Key timeline information:

• Applications will close 6 weeks prior to placement dates.
• You will be informed if successful 1-2 weeks after the application close date.
• You will receive a learning agreement to sign and submit back 3-4 weeks after the application close date.
• 1 week prior to placement, applicant will receive a confirmation email containing placement details including mentor details and timetable. 

Upcoming placement dates

25 May 2026 - Application deadline 1 May 2026

How to apply

To apply, complete the work experience form. If you have any questions please contact: nlft.workexperience@nhs.net

This placement offers young people hands-on experience in co-production and community engagement within CYMPHS. Activities include stakeholder mapping, outreach planning, content creation, and event coordination across Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden, and Islington. Participants will contribute to real projects such as Summer Connect and youth-led workshops, while developing skills in research, communication, and collaborative working. The placement also includes training, reflection, and a final presentation to showcase learning and impact.

Placement structure

Day 1: Local Induction, Presentation: Introduction to co-production and Neurodiversity project planning activity. Overview of co-production and engagement workstreams 
Day 2: Draft a plan for young people’s recruitment and set up shared drive
Day 3: Research key stakeholders, draft a short, inclusive outreach message inviting collaboration or event participation
Day 4: Create a presentation and feedback on mental health in sports
Day 5: Presentation of skills and learning outcomes of work experience

Application process and timeline

To apply for a placement with this department, you will need to complete an application form and health questionnaire. The link to apply is at the bottom of the page.

Key timeline information:

• Applications will close 6 weeks prior to placement dates. 
• You will be informed if successful 1-2 weeks after the application close date.
• You will receive a learning agreement to sign and submit back 3-4 weeks after the application close date.
• 1 week prior to placement, applicant will receive a confirmation email containing placement details including mentor details and timetable.

Upcoming placement dates

25 May 2026 - Application deadline 10 April 2026

Co-Production & Engagement Application – Fill in form here 

The Hospital Division administrative service supports our inpatient wards, liaison services and health-based place of safety, as well as providing a reception function at both our hospitals in the division.

Our staff need to demonstrate a high level of prioritising and organisational skills to provide an effective admin service. This includes using initiative to develop office support systems as required, and organising own workload to meet Trust and local requirements, adjusting priorities as necessary in negotiation with the department and administration managers.

Placement structure

Tasks can include monitoring and reporting on ward compliance, using the Electronic Patient Record system (Rio), sending admission and discharge correspondence to GPs, minuting meetings and ensuring information on ward noticeboards is up to date and relevant.

In community teams, we also send assessments to GPs as well as recording activity and reporting in line with key performance indicators and national targets.  

Applicants for this placement must be 18+ years old.


Application process and timeline

To apply for a placement with this department, you will need to complete an application form and health questionnaire. The link to apply is at the bottom of the page.

Key timeline information:

• Applications will close six weeks prior to placement dates
• You will be informed if successful 1-2 weeks after the application close date
• You will receive a learning agreement to sign and submit 3-4 weeks after the application close date
• One week prior to placement, you will receive a confirmation email containing placement details including mentor details and timetable.
  
  

Upcoming placement dates

TBC

How to apply

We are currently reviewing placements at the moment , further details to follow. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact: nlft.workexperience@nhs.net

The Research and Development department supports and facilitates researchers to undertake high quality research, to provide research governance to ensure the interests of participants, researchers and the Trust are protected through adherence to the local and national regulatory frameworks.

As part of this service, we have a dedicated Research Delivery Team, made up of Research Practitioners, Research Assistants and Data Managers. The main remit of the Research Delivery Team is to support with identifying, screening, and recruiting service users to all research studies running at NLFT. We work across all clinical and community services within the trust, including our specialty services, and, depending on the study, the delivery team will also carry out research data collection visits and assessments.

Applications for this placement must be 18+

Day 1: Induction with Learning and Development Team 
Day 2: Orientation & Introductions. R&D Service and Research Delivery Overview. Delivery roles and team structure. Training courses – Good Clinical Practice overview.
Day 3: NLFT studies overview. Shadowing of Researcher with Identifying and Screening activity – study TBC
Day 4: Shadowing of Researcher on a study visit – study TBC
Day 5: Shadowing of Researcher with study administration and monitoring tasks – study TBC. Placement finish and evaluation

To apply for a placement with this department, you will need to complete an application form and health questionnaire. The link to apply is at the bottom of the page. 

Key timeline information: 

• Applications will close 6 weeks prior to placement dates.
• You will be informed if successful 1-2 weeks after the application close date.
• You will receive a learning agreement to sign and submit back 3-4 weeks after the application close date.
• 1 week prior to placement, applicant will receive a confirmation email containing placement details including mentor details and timetable. 

Location

Kentish Town (Regis Road) will be the placement base

How to apply

We are currently reviewing placements at the moment , further details to follow. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact: nlft.workexperience@nhs.net

The People Services team sits within the People, Organisational Development & Equalities Directorate

Join the People Services team for a few days to get an insight into HR Operations which includes Payroll Changes and Leavers, Employee Data Management and first line HR support to Managers and Employee. 

Placement structure

Day 1: Corporate Induction & Team Orientation 
Day 2: Enhanced DBS Training Achieving Project 
Day 3: Payroll and Achieving Project 
Day 4: Time with People Officers – payroll changes and queries 
              Achieving Project 
Day 5: Time with People Officers – payroll changes and queries 
               Achieving Project 

Application process and timeline

To apply for a placement with this department, you will need to complete an application form and health questionnaire. The link to apply is at the bottom of the page. 

Key timeline information: 

• Applications will close 6 weeks prior to placement dates.
• You will be informed if successful 1-2 weeks after the application close date.
• You will receive a learning agreement to sign and submit back 3-4 weeks after the application close date.
• 1 week prior to placement, applicant will receive a confirmation email containing placement details including mentor details and timetable. 

Upcoming placement dates

To be confirmed

Location

Placement based at St Pancras Hospital, 4 St. Pancras Way, London NW1 0PE

How to apply 

We are currently reviewing placements at the moment , further details to follow. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact: nlft.workexperience@nhs.net

About Ken Porter Ward

Ken Porter Ward is part of the Older Adults and Rehabilitation service, based at the Springwell Centre in Barnet. It is a mixed-gender ward that supports both long-term residents and step-down patients who are preparing for discharge back into the community. The ward provides care for individuals with complex physical and mental health needs, requiring a holistic, patient-centred approach. Many patients have multiple comorbidities, including chronic medical conditions, cognitive impairments, and mental health challenges. For some individuals, the ward has become a long-term home, and care is therefore delivered with a strong emphasis on dignity, continuity, and quality of life, alongside rehabilitation. Ken Porter Ward offers a rich and supportive learning environment for students, and this was captured in our last CQC visit. It exposes learners and students to a wide range of clinical and non – clinical learning as well as long-term care management, multidisciplinary teamwork, and discharge coordination. Students also have the opportunity to develop their clinical skills such as assessment, care planning, communication, and risk management, while also gaining insight into the complexities of caring for older adults with diverse needs. The ward fosters a collaborative culture, where students are encouraged to engage with experienced professionals across disciplines, including nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and medical teams. Overall, Ken Porter Ward provides a dynamic and compassionate setting that not only prioritises high-quality patient care but also actively supports the professional growth and confidence of students.

Placement structure 

Day 1 - Local Induction and Orientation (meeting the nursing team)

Day 2 - Ward Round - Multi-disciplinary team

Day 3 – Working with OT Coordinator

Day 4 - Spend time with Ward doctors

Day 5 - Reflection

Application process and timeline

To apply for a placement with this department, you will need to complete an application form and health questionnaire. The link to apply is at the bottom of the page. Key timeline information:

• Applications will close 6 weeks prior to placement dates
• You will be informed if successful 1-2 weeks after the application close date
• You will receive a learning agreement to sign and submit back 3-4 weeks after the application close date
• 1 week prior to placement, applicant will receive a confirmation email containing placement details including mentor details and timetable

Upcoming placement dates 

Please complete this application form by 15 May 2026.