NHS Blood and Transplant WEX

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) offers an annual science-based work experience programme at some centres. It is co-ordinated by our Scientific and Clinical Training team. We are delighted to offer in-person work experience in 2023.

The programme is for students aged 14-18 years (Years 10-13) who are interested in scientific or laboratory careers. In 2023, we are offering programmes as below:

  • Bristol (Filton) 03 – 07 July
  • Bristol (Filton) 10 – 14 July

We are only offering programmes at these centres and there are no opportunities at other sites in 2023.

Successful applicants can expect:

  • to learn about the different departments that support our life saving work and how we support the wider NHS
  • to meet colleagues in a variety of scientific and caring roles within our organisation include nursing and donor/patient care positions
  • a hands on practical in our on-site training lab
  • an advice session to learn about careers in science, medicine and/or nursing.

You can apply for work experience here. Applications are now open and will close at 9pm, Sunday 02 April 2023.

We are not able to provide feedback on the progress of individual applications. Therefore, if you have not received an offer of a place by Friday 28 April, unfortunately your application was not successful.

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NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) offers an annual science-based work experience
programme at some centres. It is co-ordinated by our Scientific and Clinical Training
team. We are delighted to offer in-person work experience in 2023.

The programme is for students aged 14-18 years (Years 10-13) who are interested in
scientific or laboratory careers. In 2023, we are offering programmes as below:


  • Bristol (Filton) 03 – 07 July
  • Bristol (Filton) 10 – 14 July

We are only offering programmes at these centres and there are no opportunities at
other sites in 2023.

Successful applicants can expect:

  • to learn about the different departments that support our life saving work and how we
    support the wider NHS
  • to meet colleagues in a variety of scientific and caring roles within our organisation
    include nursing and donor/patient care positions
  • a hands on practical in our on-site training lab
  • an advice session to learn about careers in science, medicine and/or nursing.

You can apply for work experience here. Applications are now open and will close
at 9pm, Sunday 02 April 2023.

We are not able to provide feedback on the progress of individual applications.
Therefore, if you have not received an offer of a place by Friday 28 April, unfortunately
your application was not successful.

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