We acknowledge the variety and wealth of opportunities available within our private, independent and voluntary health & care organisations in Leeds.
We are committed to promoting the benefits of offering placements for learners. This list outlines some of those benefits and along with shared resources, we aim to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need should you choose to explore the world of learner placements further.
Please take a look at the case studies we developed after speaking with a PIVO placement provider, a current student who has undertaken PIVO placements and a former student now working in the PIVO sector.
Fresh Perspectives
Learners often bring new ideas, innovative thinking and fresh perspectives that can enhance exisiting processes and contribute to problem-solving.
Community Engagement and Reputation
Offering placements can enhance an organisations’ reputation within the community and sector, demonstrating a commitment to education and professional development.
Potential Future Workforce
Placements allow organisations to assess and mentor potential future employees. This can help build a talent pipeline for recruitment, reducing the risk and costs associated with hiring.
Skill Development for Staff
Mentoring learners can provide opportunities for existing staff to develop their leadership, coaching and management skills.
Increased Productivity
Students can take on specific projects or tasks, which can help alleviate workload from permanent staff, leading to overall increased productivity within the team.
Networking Opportunities
Collaborating with educational institutions and their learners can widen an organisations’ network, potentially opening the door to partnerships and further collaborations and opportunities.
Enhanced Innovation
Engaging with students can foster a culture of innovation as they often have the latest academic knowledge and technologies from their studies.
Feedback and Research
Opportunities Learners can provide valuable insights and feedback on organisations, their services and their practices.
Resources | Download Link |
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Placement Development Pack (If you have any further questions on this, please contact lhca@nhs.net and we will link you with the appropriate university contact). | PIVO Placement Development Pack |
AHPs in Mental Health Settings | AHPs in Mental Health Settings |
AHPs in Learning Disability Settings | AHPs in Learning Disability Settings |
Student Nurse Placements in Social Care | Student nurse placements in social care |
Developing Nursing Placements in Social Care | Developing nursing placements in social care |
SSHINE | Staff & Student Support Healthcare Initiative for Neurodiversity & Equity |
Student Supported Services | Student Supported Services Website |
Social Care Placements | Student Nurses and Nursing Associates |
Leeds Primary Care Case Study | The Leeds Primary Care Student Leadership Placement |
Social Care Nursing in Leeds | Leeds City Council Social Care Nursing |