Spring into a career in our NHS with virtual work experience
School might be out, but it’s never too late to think about a career in the NHS or social care. This half-term why not encourage your child to sign up for our virtual work experience programme, Springpod, and learn about the range of jobs we have in our NHS in Torbay and South Devon.
Anyone who’s 13 or older can access Springpod, which is a nationally-recognised platform which provides an on-demand, virtual work experience programme, incorporating different career modules, quizzes, inspiring videos, and webinars with our colleagues working across our organisation, including communications and engagement, payroll, recruitment, health and wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion.
It’s been designed to give an insight into a variety of careers, both clinical and non-clinical, and is a great opportunity for young people to explore their options if they’re unsure what they want to do when they’re older. It’s also free and can be accessed anywhere in the UK – perfect if you’re travelling up country to see friends or relatives this half term.
So why not join the 6,000 people who have enrolled with Springpod and find out more about the exciting roles in our local NHS. Visit our SpringPod virtual work experience page.
Organ donor memorial honours the gift of life
People who gave the gift of life to others have been remembered at the unveiling of a memorial, called Seagrass Meadow, at Torbay Hospital. Families of local organ donors, NHS colleagues, fundraisers and supporters attended the remembrance event to pay tribute to loved ones whose names are included on the memorial.
Artist Harry Van Bospoort of Hospital Art Studio designed the memorial, which features powder-coated aluminium seagrass blades illuminated by LED lighting. Like the seagrass that sustains marine ecosystems, the artwork symbolises renewal, connection and the enduring impact of organ donors on the lives of others.
The project was brought to life through years of planning by the hospital’s Organ Donation Committee. It is through the fundraising achievements of Lottie Bryon-Edmond, who received a liver transplant at just five weeks old after being born at Torbay Hospital and generous donations from Torbay and South Devon NHS Charity and Torbay Hospital League of Friends that this space for remembrance and reflection has been created.
Dr Nikki Freeman, Clinical Lead for Organ Donation and Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine said: “Our seagrass meadow is more than a sculpture. It is a living testament to the courage and kindness of donors and their families. We also hope that it will encourage people to speak with their loved ones about their own wishes.”
Read more on our website: Honouring the gift of life: seagrass meadow recognises local organ donors