UK Midwifery Guide

SERVICES
WE PROVIDE
Our service is end-to-end – we support you
from the moment you get in touch right the
way through your placement.
BEFORE YOU GO
First you’ll chat with one of our Elective
Consultants who have extensive knowledge
of all our programmes – both inside the
hospital and out. Once you’ve secured a
place, you’ll get exclusive access to MyTrip
- your personalised online elective planner
(see page 6).
Next we’ll explore your clinical interests to
tailor your placement from the ground up.
Our overseas teams will then liaise with
hospital departments to start bringing your
customised placement to life.
ON THE GROUND
When you land in-country, the team will meet
you from the airport and take you back to
your private, catered accommodation. You’ll
meet your housemates and have a welcome
briefing which will cover all the essentials;
such as our staff team, your placement, the
local area, popular weekend trips you might
want to take, and so on.
Over the next couple of days, we’ll show
you around the city to help you get your
bearings. You’ll find out about bars
and restaurants, supermarkets, and
other amenities, as well as some of the
area’s attractions.
You’ll also have language lessons in the
house, catered breakfast and dinner, BBQ
nights, and 24/7 support from the team.
YOUR PLACEMENT
At the beginning of the week we’ll take you
to your hospital making sure you know how
to get there independently. You’ll meet
your supervisors, and get a tour of the
hospital too.
Throughout the placement we’ll keep up to
date with your progress by talking to both
you and your hospital supervisors to ensure
you are achieving your clinical objectives.
If you’re considering a Work the World placement, my advice would be
‘definitely go!’ It’s the chance of a lifetime, and will open your mind to
different cultures and experiences.”
HARISAH MUKHTAR
University of Leeds
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