Health & Social Care Students from University College Isle of Man (UCM), uniformed as the ‘UCM Stripes’ are now part of the team at the Isle of Man’s largest hospital.
Students completing the Level 3 Extended Diploma will have the opportunity to further develop their skills on a placement at Noble’s Hospital.
During their placement, students will experience the day-to-day business of a range of areas whilst being supported by experienced staff.
UCM stripes
The opportunity forms part of work placement experiences available to the students that also includes private sector organisations.
Karen Davies, Head of UCM’s Wellbeing Faculty, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for our students! As well as developing the skills they’ve learnt in the classroom, they will gain valuable insight and knowledge by working alongside healthcare professionals in their workplace.
“I have no doubt that our students will be excited and it will give them a taste of working in this rewarding career.
Karen Davies, Head of UCM’s Wellbeing Faculty
“As well as going on to work in a wide range of health and social care settings, upon completion of this course our students can also enter Higher Education to train to be a nurse or study other health-based degrees.’
Paul Moore, Executive Director of Nursing at Manx Care said the health care service is pleased to be welcoming the students to Noble’s Hospital.
He said: “They’ll get a real taste of what it’s like to work in a hospital environment and we’re looking forward to seeing some of them progress to our nursing degree course at Keyll Darree.”
Lawrie Hooper MHK, Minister for Health and Social Care added: “Supporting students on-Island to develop their skills in our own healthcare facilities is a great step towards growing our own heroes and strengthening career opportunities for local residents.”
All UCM’s Health & Social Care students are DBS checked.
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