The People's Academy

The People’s Academy & Young People’s Academy

The People's Academy

Considering a career, or just interested in the NHS? Attend a People’s Academy

We are delighted to be bringing back our award-winning People’s Academy as a free one day, face to face course on our hospital sites.

The day includes presentations, activities and the chance to go behind the scenes and find out about some of the work done in areas of our hospitals the public don’t usually have access to.

Everyone completing the day will receive a certificate of attendance and an exclusive pin badge.

Refreshments are provided throughout the day, but please bring your own lunch.

The dates for the upcoming academies are:

  • Wednesday 26 June, 09:00 – 16:30, Shropshire Education and Conference Centre, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Wednesday 25 September, 09:00 – 16:30, Education Centre, Princess Royal Hospital
  • Wednesday 27 November, 09:00 – 16:30, Shropshire Education and Conference Centre, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Register by clicking the button below, or call 01743 492256 for more information.

The Young People's Academy

The Young People’s Academy (YPA) provides a one day session including the most popular sessions from the People’s Academy for young people aged 14 25 .  During a day packed with activities and departmental visits participants are able to find out more about their hospitals and career opportunities in the NHS.

In its first 2 years, more than 200 young people completed a Young People’s Academy course, gaining a certificate, badge and valuable experience for their CV or UCAS application.

The upcoming dates are:

  • Wednesday 22 May, 09:00 – 16:30 – Shropshire Education and Conference Centre, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Wednesday 24 July, 09:00 – 16:30 – Education Centre, Princess Royal Hospital
  • Wednesday 30 October, 09:00 – 16:30 – Shropshire Education and Conference Centre, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Click below to to register your interest.

Other People’s Academy Opportunities

We can offer Specialist People’s Academy sessions that can be delivered online or in person at your premises and these include:

  • Learning Disability People’s Academy
  • The NHS

Please call 01743 492256 or email sath.engagement@nhs.net for further details.

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