SMRT Career Opportunities and Next Steps

Our first open events of the year are now bookable and filling up fast! Open Days Saturday 18th October 11am-2pm Saturday 29th November 11am-2pm

Calling all students in years 10-13 for our upcoming Allied Healthcare Virtual Work Experience session on Sunday 5th October, 9am - 5pm, focusing on Pain Management and Mental Health. Register here: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/nhs-healthcare-careers-virtual-work-experience/   Once you've registered, students will be emailed links to their virtual work experience portals. Please ask students to check your spam folders and mark their attendance on the day in order to receive their Work Experience Certificates. This programme is suitable for students in year groups 10/11 who are interested in the following careers: Nursing Midwifery Paramedicine Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Dietetics Radiography Prosthetics and Orthotics Speech and Language Therapy Pharmacy As the UCAS deadline for NHS Health Careers is in January, the sooner students begin work experience, the better. During the work experience day, students will follow ...

Technology is no longer just for the tech industry; it's shaping every career path, from healthcare and education to business, media, and even the arts. Skills like building apps, understanding AI, and solving real-world problems are becoming essential in almost every field. For students aged 14–18, learning these skills early can open doors to a wide range of opportunities, both inside and outside the tech world. That's why I'm excited to invite your students to the Tech Mentor No-Code Hackathon, happening on Saturday, October 11th, from 10am to 4pm .  Find out more here: https://techmentor.org.uk/hackathon/utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Teacher_25_09   The Tech Mentor No-Code Hackathon event gives students hands-on experience creating apps and solving real-world problems. It also develops skills valuable in any career, such as: Problem-solving: Learning how to approach challenges creatively and logically. Teamwork:...

Celebrating Pharmacy teams - World Pharmacist Day & World Pharmacy Technician Day       As we mark World Pharmacist Day (25 September World Pharmacists Day - FIP - International Pharmaceutical Federation )  and World Pharmacy Technician Day (21 October Pharmacy Technician Day - PTCB ) , it's time to shine a spotlight on these dedicated healthcare professionals who play a vital role in keeping our communities healthy and safe.   Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are often the first point of contact for patients seeking healthcare advice. They are experts in medicines, ensuring that prescriptions are accurate, safe, and effective. Beyond dispensing, pharmacists provide clinical services such as medication reviews, vaccinations, and support for long-term conditions. Pharmacy technicians are essential in preparing, supplying medicines and person-centred services. Here in Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos we have pharmacists and ph...

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Gaining valuable work experience is a must-have for medical and dental applications, and we understand the challenges your students may face while finding the right placement. Luckily, medical and dental schools have accepted Virtual Work Experience as a valuable alternative to in-person shadowing, and can play a significant role in preparing students for their in-person work placements through structured teaching and opportunities to speak directly with healthcare professionals. Our Virtual Work Experience Programme is brought to you by Birmingham Universities Hospitals Trust in collaboration with Medic & Dental Mentor. It is free to participate in, and is open to any student across the UK from 14 years old and above who has attended one of our FREE virtual Get Into Conferences! Our next Get Into Medicine Conferences are: - Sunday 21st September, 9am - 1:30pm - Sunday 28th September, 9am - 1:30pm - Saturday 4th October, 9am - 1:30pm Register here: https://...

I nterest ed in careers in healthcare:    What:      Allied Health Professions Careers (AHP) Day  When:     10am –4pm on Saturday 18th October 2025  Where:    Learning and Research, Southmead Hospital   (what3words:/// every.island.racks)     Please find attached the flyer for the event with a QR code for booking links. We will have a wide range of AHPs attending and learners will have the opportunity to meet AHPs, learn more about the different professions as well as book a clinical simulation session which will actively play out a patient journey and the care pathway to simulate real life events.  Allied Health Professions included in this event are:  Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Radiographers, Orthoptists, Operating Department Practitioners, Dietitians, Paramedics, Podiatrists, Orthotists and Prosthetists as well as AHP Support Workers.     ...