Work

Experience
Booklet
ALL FORMS NEED TO BE COMPLETED & RETURN
We offer work experience placements at Darent Valley Hospital, and we are now able to offer limited
placements at Queen Mary's Hospital. Work experience is unpaid and we are unable to offer expenses.

For work experience placements, please consider which of the following options most closely fits your
needs and follow the instructions on how to express an interest. We will not be able to consider
applications where you do not fit the criteria or do not follow the correct procedure. Work experience
placements are, in the first instance available to students within the local area. Applications for work

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experience at Darent Valley Hospital will only be accepted via the online form (except shadowing
Consultants). Once placement has begun we are unable to move you to different departments.

16 years +

● Survey patients in the ward to find out what leads to a positive experience

● Analysis of existing data, such as surveys

● Update communications materials such as leaflets or noticeboards

● Reverse mentoring; get a student to help senior colleagues get to grips with social media

● Analysing calls to see which issues generate complaints

● General housekeeping; tea making, making beds, general tidying

● Distribute ward leaflets or information to new patients

● Helping patient orientation in the ward

● Shadowing a nurse or healthcare assistant as they take and record a patient’s blood pressure,
temperature and heart rate and completing fluid charts under direct supervision
● Observing routine procedures, investigations or minor surgical procedures

● Assisting with meals, preparing over tables, cutting food, encouraging the patient to eat/drink and
patient feeding
● Making deliveries to other departments or collections

● Talking to or escorting patients

● Attending team meetings

17 years and over applicants

● Clinical placements in a shadowing capacity are only available to students who are 17 years or over
and must be requested directly with the Consultant (please see below for a list of consultants who
take work experience students). Students are required to write to the Consultant enclosing their CV
along with the dates they would like a placement.
● Physiotherapy only accepts students who wish to train at university and need the experience for
their application (proof maybe required). Placement within the Physiotherapy environment will give
students an insight into General Medicine, Trauma Orthopaedics, Stroke and MSK. Only 8 students
will be offered a one day placement in either April or August (this may be subject to change).
● Occupational Therapy offer placements for students applying to university - to find out more and to
apply please visit the Occupational Therapy section of the website.
● Nutrition and Dietetics offer placements for students applying to university - to find out more and to
apply please visit the Nutrition and Dietetics section of the website.

18 years and over applicants

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● The Radiology Department accepts students on a one day placement to assist with their university
application.
● The Microbiology Departments only accept students to assist with a university application.

● The Pathology Laboratory only accepts graduate students for a minimum of three months.
Applications will go directly to the Microbiology Manager.
● Maternity, Pharmacy and Haemotology Departments do not accept placement.

● All Paediatric placements must be sent for the attention of Dr Suresh Kumar.

Contact details when requesting Clinical Placement with Consultants

To request to shadow a consultant, only 2 consultant can be emailed in your preferred specialty, any
applicant that emails more than two consultants, will not be considered.
Consultant Speciality Secretary’s email address
Christinasmith13@nhs.net
Sanjeev Madaan Urology consultant
Endocrinology consultant Jane.sewell-watts@nhs.net
Dr H. Srikogan
Dr P. Manghat Consultant chemical Pathology Jane.sewell-watts@nhs.net

Dr A Rastegar Consultant A&E Jane.sewell-watts@nhs.net

Y. El-miedany Rheumatology lesley.carter8@nhs.net

Aminy Raouf Respiratory K.MADGETT@NHS.NET

Jacek Adamek General Surgery kay.terry@nhs.net

Mr Watson nwake@nhs.net
General Surgery
Mr Bhardwaj General Surgery angela.mcmahon4@nhs.net

Mohsen El-sayeda Obstetrician sarah.penfold@nhs.net

Abhishek Gupta Obstetrician r.webdale@nhs.net

Abdul Hasib Paediatric rachel.pithman1@nhs.net

Peter Kabunga Cardiology dgn-tr.cardiology@nhs.net

Savio d'souza dgn-tr.cardiology@nhs.net

Cardiology
Ian Dickinson Linda.paul@nhs.net
Urology consultant
Selwyn D'costa paediatric consultant anne-marie.pateman@nhs.net

Mr Nastro General Surgery adele.perdigao@nhs.net

Dr Aminy Raouf Respiratory K.madgett@nhs.net

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 Dr Burhan Khan Respiratory k.madgett@nhs.net

Dr Majid Mushtaq Respiratory Physician vicky.cooks@nhs.net

Dr Sudhiv lohani Respiratory Physician vicky.cooks@nhs.net

Dr Rekha Bhalla Respiratory Physician jackie.bateman@nhs.net

hazel.winter2@nhs.net
Mr Vincent Kika A&E
carolejones1@nhs.net
Mr S Kuma Paediatric

On-Site Facilities

Original Food Company Restaurant – 7.15am-7.15pm

Costa Coffee – 6am-7pm
WHSmith – 6am-8pm
M&S – 7am-7pm

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 Clean hands
Cleaning your hands is the simplest, cheapest and most effective way of preventing germs being
passed from one person to another. Around one third of infections are preventable and our hospital
wards all have hand sanitiser available for staff and visitors to help stop the spread of germs.

The importance of hand washing to reduce the risk of infections is recognised at Dartford and
Gravesham NHS Trust. We ask all visitors to clean their hands with alcohol gel prior to entering any
ward, and again on leaving. This action has been shown to have a significant effect on reducing the
spread of infection.

Hand Sanitiser
Hand sanitiser is effective against most germs, and is the quickest and easiest way to clean your hands.

Apply sanitiser to palm of one hand, and then rub into palms, back of hands, between fingers and
outside of thumb on both hands for at least 15 seconds or until dry.

When do you need to use soap and water?

● After visiting the toilet

● Before eating or handling food

● If your hands are visibly dirty

How to wash your hands

● Remove jewellery

● Wet hands under running water

● Apply soap and rub together, covering all surfaces of both hands for at least 15 seconds, making sure
that all areas of both hands come into contact with the soap. Rinse of all the soap and dry well patting
the skin rather than rubbing.

Six steps to effective handwashing:

Step 1 - Wet hands and apply soap. Rub palms together until soap is bubbly.
Step 2 - Rub each palm over the back of the other hand.
Step 3 - Rub between your fingers on each hand.
Step 4 - Rub your hands with the fingers together.
Step 5 - Rub around each of your thumbs.
Step 6 - Rub in circles on your palms. Then rinse and dry your hands

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Within Clinical areas you will be required to wear PPE, please see below

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 Work experience application form

This form is issued once your placement has been agreed. If not already
sent please attach CV, letter of confirmation from school/college
confirming attendance and release from lessons if necessary and a
current head shot photograph for ID purposes.

Failure to complete the form fully will result in it being returned for full
completion. This form must be completed as well as the online form.

Full Name: Shaan Suvarna

Date of Birth:04.02.2005 Age at date of placement:17years 4

months

Please tick accordingly

Male: x Female: Prefer not

to answer

Ethnicity: Indian

Address Including postcode: 63 Thackeray Drive

Northfleet

DA11 8FS

Northfleet

Email address: shaandkid@gmail.com

Telephone contact: 07393205848

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 Area of interest

Please provide details below of the subjects/courses you are or have studied and any
grades achieved - (failure to provide these details may result in your application being
unsuccessful)

School/College attending (with Dartford Grammar School for Boys

address and name of contact with
email address) DA11 2HW

Shepherd’s Lane, Dartford

Contact : Mr.D,Foster

Assistant Head KS5

Leave agreed by school/college and
proof attached to this form (not
required if placement is during school
holidays)
DFoster@dartfordgrammarschool.org.
uk
Yes/No (letter of confirmation must be
attached to this form)

Subject / Course details and results GCSE Chemistry Level 9

achieved

Subject / Course details and results GCSE Biology Level 9

achieved

Subject / Course details and results GCSE Physics Level 9

achieved

Subject / Course details and results GCSE Maths Level 9

achieved

Placement dates:

Start: Finish:
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 Date of placement 30/05/2022 01/06/2022

To gain practical experience and find out more

Additional details – what are you hoping about a career in Medicine through work
to gain from your work experience observation.

What Universities have you, or are you

King's College London
considering applying to? (if applicable)

If you are unable to attend one of your placement days you must contact Tracy Brooker on 01322
428100 ext 6512 or tracy.brooker@nhs.net. You must also check in daily with a member of staff
within the Department you are allocated.

Upon completion of Work Experience you will be asked to complete and return a short survey form
rating your overall experience at Darent Valley Hospital. This will either be handed to you on your last
day or sent via email. Upon completion of the survey form and return of the ID badge and holder, a
certificate will be produced to certify your attendance.

The dress code is smart office wear (no t-shirts, jeans), closed in shoes (no trainers), bare below the
elbow, no jewellery, no acrylic/false nails and minimal make up, hair is also to be tied back if long. If
clothing inappropriate you will be asked to change and return once appropriately dressed.

Once your placement has begun unfortunately we are unable to move you to another department.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH FORM

Surname:Suvarna

Forename:Shaan Sudheer

Current Address: 63 Thackeray Drive Northfleet

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 Post Code: DA11 8FS

D.O.B.04.02.2005 Telephone: 07393205848

Base Hospital: Darent Valley

Role: Work Experience

Placement Department:

Please indicate which of the following 2 statements applies to you (i.e. tick either
statement A or B)

A I am not aware that I have a health condition or disability that might

impair my ability to undertake effectively the duties of the position that I
have been offered. X

B I do have a health condition or disability that might affect my

placement and may require special adjustments to my work or my
place of work.

Note: All candidates indicating a response to question ‘B’ will be referred to the
Occupational Health Department who will conduct a further assessment and make
recommendations for workplace adjustments. These recommendations will then be
considered by the managers supervising the placement.

Signature: Date: 25.05.2022

(By hand) Shaan Suvarna

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 Duties of confidentiality and candour
In the course of your duties you may acquire or have access to confidential information,
including but not limited to staff and patient data, business intelligence information and other
sensitive Trust information, which should not be disclosed to any other person unless in the
pursuit of your duties or with specific permission given on behalf of the Trust. This is
reflected in the Trust's Code of Conduct which you must follow at all times. Misuse of
information or a failure to properly safeguard confidential data may be regarded as gross
misconduct and may lead to action resulting in the termination of your volunteering
placement at the Trust. The requirements of this clause shall not apply to:

(a) Any use or disclosure authorised by the Trust or required by law;

(b) Any information which is already in, or comes into, the public domain other than
through the Employee's unauthorised disclosure; or

(c) Any protected disclosure within the meaning of section 43A of the Employment Rights
Act 1996 (Whistleblowing).

The Trust is subject to a statutory general Duty of Candour to be open and transparent with
patients about their care and treatment and provide reasonable support. This is a fundamental
standard that the Trust is required to meet and therefore you are required as a condition of
your volunteer placement to cooperate with the Trust to ensure its obligations under the
statutory duty are met. Any failure to do so may lead to action being taken, resulting in the
termination of your volunteering placement and may be notified to an applicable professional
body.

Please sign and date below to indicate you have read and understood the above and that
failure to safeguard confidential data may result in termination of your volunteering placement.

Signed.(By hand)..….……………………………………………..

Date………………………………………………………………….

Name………………………………………………………………..

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 WORK EXPERIENCE- PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM
(If aged 18 or over not applicable)

I Sonitha Suvarna
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

give permission for my son/Shaan Suvarna

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Date of birth……………04.02.2005……………………………………………to spend the period ……………30/05/22 TO

01.06.22 ……………………………….

I understand that there is no payment in respect of work done. Please be aware your child may be
exposed to medical or surgical procedures during their placement.

I know of no medical reason why………………Shaan Suvarna ……………………………………………………. (Name of

applicant)
Should not take part in Work Experience.

If there are medical consideration/special needs that affect the type of placement offered, please
indicate here:

Signed…………Sonitha Suvarna ……………………………………………………. (Parent/Guardian) (By hand)

Date…………25/05/22…………………………………………………….….

Work Experience

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 Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
Kent DA2 8DA
Direct Line Tel: 01322 428878
Email: denise.aspland@nhs.net
Website: www.dvh.nhs.uk
26 October 2021

Dear

Re: HONORARY CONTRACT

On behalf of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, we are pleased to offer you an Honorary
Contract for work experience at Darent Valley Hospital with:

Placement Details:–

You will be accountable to this department / Consultant during the period you will be here; they
will exercise overall responsibility for the management of your attachment to the Trust.

The Trust has an obligation, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure, so far
as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of its employees. You are required
to co-operate with management in discharging its responsibilities under the Act, and to take
reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others.

Whilst on an Honorary Contract with the Trust you will be required to comply with its policies
and procedures; copies of which are available in the Personnel Department or on the Trust
website, ADAGIO.

Your honorary attachment to the Trust does not constitute employment, and you will not be
entitled to any form of payment during or upon its cessation. Employment with the Trust is not
guaranteed in any way, or implied by this letter.

During the course of the attachment you may have access to see or hear information of a
confidential nature, and in signing this Honorary Contract, you irrevocably undertake not to
disclose such information to any person at any time either during or after the attachment, save
with the written consent of the Trust. Any breach of confidentiality will result in termination of
the attachment and disciplinary action may be taken against you.
In accordance with the Trust’s privacy notice for employees, the Trust will hold computer
records and personnel files relating to you which contain personal data. The Trust will
comply with its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation and all other data
protection legislation. The data the Trust holds will include employment application details,
references and other records, (which may, where necessary, include special category data
and criminal offence data relating to your health, data held for ethnic monitoring purposes,
and regarding DBS checks). The Trust requires such personal data for personnel
administration and management purposes and to comply with its obligations regarding the
keeping of employee records. The privacy notice sets out the Trust’s legal basis for
processing your personal data. Your rights of access to this data are prescribed by law.

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You will familiarise yourself with the Trust’s data protection policy which sets out its obligations
under the General Data Protection Regulation and all other data protection legislation. You
must comply with the Trust’s data protection policy at all times and you agree that you will only
access the systems, databases or networks to which you have been given authorisation. The
Trust will consider a breach of its data protection policy by you to be a disciplinary matter
which may lead to disciplinary action up to and including summary dismissal. You should also
be aware that you could be criminally liable if you disclose personal data outside the Trust’s
policies and procedures. If you have any queries about your responsibilities in respect of data
protection you should contact the Trust’s Data Protection Officer.

The Trust does not accept responsibility for articles lost or damaged on health service property
as a result of burglary, fire, and theft or otherwise. You are advised not to bring items of value
to your place of work, and to provide your own insurance cover. If, for any reason, you are
unable to attend for the purpose of your attachment you should inform me as soon as
possible.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time on your first day and report to Clinical
Education Department, Level 1, Philip Farrant Centre. Your work Experience Start time
will be 9am-5pm.

Before starting your work experience

If you have not done so already you are required to email a clear recent headshot
photograph of yourself for the electronic ID badge to be issued, please deal with this
ASAP

On the first day of your work experience you are required to bring in your Passport /
Driving Licence

All paperwork must be in place before you can commence. Lateral flow test to be
carried out day before placement. Any symptoms of COVID do not attend and contact
Tracy Brooker.

Dress Code: Smart Casual, no jeans, shorts or trainers, sensible footwear bare below the
elbow, minimal make up, no coloured nail polish, minimal jewellery and long hair tied back.

This contract can be terminated by either side. We would like to wish you a great experience
during your time with us.

Yours sincerely,

Denise Aspland
Head of Clinical Education
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TO BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT:

POSITION: Work Experience Student LOCATION: Darent Valley Hospital

Signed(By Hand): Block Capitals: Shaan Suvarna

I confirm acceptance of this honorary contract on the terms and conditions outlined in the letter
dated:

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