Study and training

Becoming the future of health & care in Essex and unlocking career potential Mid and South Essex Health & Care Academy offers an exciting opportunity for young people and adults living in our region to gain exposure to the many professional roles available in healthcare.

Work Experience is a fantastic way of gaining insight into a career, especially what a day in the life is like for that job role. With over 350 different career roles available in the NHS and Social Care, it can seem like a daunting experience to choose which job is right for you. Work Experience can help you with those decisions.

Many of our Mid and South Essex NHS and Social Care organisations and charities have opportunities for volunteers. Volunteering is a fantastic way to support our work and get involved in your local community while building your skills and experience in healthcare.

My Learning Platform is a free virtual learning environment available to staff working in NHS and Social Care settings in Mid and South Essex.

Are you thinking about completing an apprenticeship? Did you know that apprenticeships are not just for school leavers? Apprenticeships are job-specific training programmes that combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge, benefiting our staff and the service they provide.

If you are considering a future career in healthcare and are currently deciding on the right higher education programme that fits in with your career goals, here are some tips and hints that will help you research which course might suit you. If you are currently studying at university on a healthcare related programme and are thinking about your next steps, you can use these tools to continue to research your chosen career path and develop your plans.

If you are currently studying or considering a university degree programme that is not related to pursuing a clinical career with the NHS or in Social Care, there are still many healthcare related roles and graduate training opportunities for you to consider.