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DFN Project SEARCH – King's Mill Hospital
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Project SEARCH is a one-year internship programme for students with disabilities who have a goal to secure competitive employment in the community.
This programme is based at King’s Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield. King’s Mill is the largest of the NHS Sherwood Forest Hospitals with an Emergency Department, as well as maternity services, inpatient facilities, clinics and therapy services. Students will participate in three job roles to explore a variety of career paths within the NHS such as working in hospitality, catering, business admin, domestic services, portering and maintenance.
Each student works with a team that includes their family, an instructor, job coaches and host business mentors to create an employment goal and to support the student during the transition from education to work.
During the course, training room activities are designed around: Team Building, Workplace Safety, Technology, Maintaining Employment, Self-Advocacy, Financial Literacy, Health and Wellness, and Preparing for Employment.
This course is delivered through the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) approach to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
Watch this video to see how supported interns have enjoyed their placement at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and discovering new skills.
What will I study?
- Internship training
- Marketable job skills
- Building relationships, confidence and independence.
- Entry requirements
- Students with an EHCP
- Aged 18-24
- Students in their last year of college.
- Assessment
- Practical based work skills and observations
- Classroom based activities in employability and independence skills.
- Progression
- An apprenticeship
- Employment.
- Careers
- Qualifications gained
- Supported Internship
- Additional costs
At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.
Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.