Working in Health in Highland
A two day convention for young people interested in careers in health takes place this week in Inverness.
Organised by The Highland Council, NHS Highland, Lifescan, Aberdeen University and the University of the Highlands and Islands around 160 secondary pupils from throughout the Highlands will be attending the event which takes place at the Culduthel Christian Centre.
Councillor Bill Fernie, Chairman of The Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Service said: “Supporting young Highlanders with their career choices from an early stage is an important part in establishing what paths they wish to follow.
This is a great opportunity for young people in Highland to decide whether a career in health or medicine is for them. By enabling pupils to meet with health-related professionals on an informal basis it helps them to make the right choices.”
On Wednesday 5th March, two health-related scenarios will be presented by staff from NHS Highland and Lifescan with opportunities for pupils to engage with people working in the health sector to see what health professions and related careers are open to them.
Pamela Cremin, Workforce Planning Manager with NHS Highland, will lead a session on emergency care, during and after a road traffic accident in the Highlands. This illustration will highlight through assessment, treatment, care and support a range of health professions and associated jobs.
Pamela said: “Promoting the diversity of careers in the health sector is a key focus in terms of attracting the future workforce and promoting the delivery of health care on a team basis that illustrates everyone’s contribution towards the patient experience, in whatever setting care takes place.”
Research and Development personnel from Lifescan will host a session focusing on the care of diabetic patients This will involve a range of health professionals, and will illustrate through treatment, care and support a range of career options in health.
Lorraine Dick, Community Relations Advisor for Lifescan said: “LifeScan Scotland are delighted to support this event. Providing real life examples of careers in health care and health science will help the youngsters make more informed choices.”
On Thursday 6th March, pupils interested in careers in medicine will be asked if medicine is for them? Intending medical students will be informed about the application and interview processes, and the inter-disciplinary work that is necessary in modern medicine.
Professor Malcolm Laing, Associate Dean at the University of Aberdeen Medical School, Inverness will host the day and pupils will get the chance to participate in a choice of workshops.
The workshops will address:
Staff from Careers Scotland will have an exhibition at the event and a senior careers advisor will be available to answer questions throughout the two days.