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Health & Nursing T Level

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Getting Ahead

Health & Nursing T Level at South Downs Campus

Welcome to T Level Health and Nursing! This exciting new course starts in September and we will be based in our new state of the art simulated hospital ward facility. We are really looking forward to meeting you and working with you over the next two years. Below are some links to some interesting activities, videos and reading for you to complete before you start with us.

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In 300-500 words, we would like you to write a statement explaining why you would like to be a healthcare professional. Try to include evidence of your own independent reading and research into the profession in your writing.

 

Please bring this with you to your enrolment interview.

Find a research article about an area of healthcare that interests you, summarise it, and explain what it teaches us about modern healthcare practice.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

https://www.youtube.com/@HealthCareers- Watch some of these health careers on YouTube, what can you find out about different healthcare careers and most importantly how they all work together!

Your Uniform

Following feedback from employers, we have a specialist uniform which you will wear for Ward Days throughout your course. Please use the links below for uniforms – if they are out of stock, there are plenty of identical providers.

Shoes

Your shoes must be closed-toe and sturdy – think comfort over style! Converse, canvas, or ‘dolly’ style shoes are not allowed for health and safety reasons.

False eyelashes, nails and jewellery are not permitted due to health and safety and infection control risks.

Also included below is a link to buy a ‘fob watch’, a nursing staple. This isn’t a requirement, and some of you might want to buy a more special one to start your nursing career.

Other stationery items you will need:

Resources

Meet your Lecturers

  • A picture of Emily, a lecturer at South Downs.

    Emily Pease - Adult and Mental Health Specialist

  • A picture of Ellie, the Course Lead for Health & Science at South Downs.

    Ellie Belcher - Science Specialist

  • A picture of Fiona, a lecturer for Health & Science at South Downs.

    Fiona Morris - Health Technician and First Aid Specialist

  • A picture of Lizzie, a lecturer at South Downs.

    Lizzie Marshall - Adult, Child and Family Health Specialist.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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