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Apply for Ralmed's job-shadowing programme here. To apply for a job or book a place on a training course, use the links further down this page.

Job shadowing at a glance

  • For learners in their final school year
  • Nursing, medicine, paramedic work, occupational therapy and physiotherapy
  • Time alongside working medical professionals
  • A confidentiality agreement is signed before starting

Job shadowing for final-year learners

Choosing what to study is easier once you have seen the work up close. Ralmed's job-shadowing programme lets learners in their final school year spend time alongside working medical professionals before they apply to university.

The programme covers different areas of healthcare, including nursing, medicine, paramedic work, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Before starting, every applicant reads and signs a confidentiality agreement, because patient names, procedures and outcomes are never shared with anyone outside the care team.

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Apply for job shadowing

Tell us who you are, which area of healthcare you are interested in and when you are available. We will contact you about the next steps.

Fields marked with an asterisk are required. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must agree to this application.

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Looking for something else?

Jobs and training courses are handled separately from job shadowing.

Doctor in a white coat; job shadowing applications are open to final-year students
Job shadowing gives students a close view of a doctor's working day.
Paramedic in a red uniform treating a patient on a stretcher inside an ambulance
Paramedic care inside an ambulance is one part of Ralmed's daily work.
Hospital team wheeling a patient on a stretcher along a hospital corridor
Hospital teams and Ralmed crews work together when patients are moved.

Questions

Questions about job shadowing

How do I apply for job shadowing?

Use the application form on this page, or call 086 1725 633 or send a WhatsApp if you have questions first. Tell us who you are, which area of healthcare interests you and when you are available, and we will contact you about the next steps.

Who can apply for job shadowing?

Learners in their final school year who are thinking about a career in healthcare can apply. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian needs to agree to the application. Tell us in the form which career you are considering, so we can match you to the right area of the work.

Is job shadowing a job or a course?

Neither. Job shadowing is a chance to watch professionals at work so you can decide what to study before you apply to university. It is not paid employment and does not lead to a qualification. For paid roles, see the Careers page, and for accredited courses, see Medical Training.

Which areas of healthcare can I shadow?

The programme covers different areas of healthcare, including nursing, medicine, paramedic work, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Say which area interests you most when you apply. Seeing the work up close makes it easier to choose what to study and to explain your choice in university applications.

Do I have to sign anything before I start?

Yes. Every applicant reads and signs a confidentiality agreement before starting, because patient names, procedures and outcomes are never shared with anyone outside the care team. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian also agrees to the application. Ask us if anything in the agreement is unclear before you sign it.

Why is job shadowing useful before university?

Choosing what to study is easier once you have seen the work up close. Spending time alongside working medical professionals shows you what a day in nursing, medicine, paramedic work, occupational therapy or physiotherapy involves, so you can apply to university with a clearer picture of the career you want.

What should I include in my application?

Complete every field marked with an asterisk on the form: who you are, which area of healthcare interests you and when you are available. Add a short note about why you are considering a healthcare career. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must agree to the application.

How do I apply for a job or a training course instead?

Jobs and training courses are handled separately from job shadowing. For paid roles, see the Careers page, which lists current vacancies and what clinical roles require. To book First Aid, occupational health and safety or healthcare provider training, see the training courses page, or call 086 1725 633.

How is patient privacy protected during job shadowing?

Patient privacy comes first. Every learner signs a confidentiality agreement before starting, and patient names, procedures and outcomes are never shared with anyone outside the care team. The professional you shadow decides what is appropriate for you to observe, and you follow their guidance throughout the placement.

Questions before you apply?

Call 086 1725 633 or send a WhatsApp, and we will point you to the right application.

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