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ENGINIEERING YOUR CAREER
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THINKING HE PEARSON BUSINESS SCHOOL
STUDY ODP AT UEA AND SUBJECT TASTER DATES
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MSE ACADEMY OF MONEY
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PARENT GUIDE TO NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK
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Almost there! Big announcements in the media this week about the return to college, and for many, it can’t come quickly enough. Of course, safety will play a big part in the strategy to have students and staff back on-site, but testing is arguably a small price to pay. It is a great feeling to think we will soon be back with friends and colleagues. For a number of people, the return may also represent an easing of pressure; no longer sharing a confined space with others, but instead being surrounded by people who have common interests, shared views, and yes, even a love of education! Joking aside, bursting the stressbubble can be a big step in strengthening our well-being, helping us to feel once again like we are moving forward with our lives, rather than treading water. Back in control.
Well-being is a common theme that has been raised time and again over the lockdown, so I was pleased to see that it also features as a key message in National Careers Week, running from 1st – 6th March. We feature a link on page 4 of this edition and I would urge all of our readers to engage with the range of activities happening next week. If you haven’t already seen it, please look through your email inbox to see my email, outlining a range of content for the week…and there’s more to come! Thinking positively about the future, mixing with like-minded, motivated individuals, and networking with encouraging and empowering organisations can only make us feel better, surely? The next thing you know, we’ll have blossom, bees and cows mooing in the fields to welcome in the Spring! Now, won’t that be nice?
ONLINE RESOURCES
National Careers Week 2021 1st - 6th March NCW is run as a, not for profit organisation and is supported by experienced professionals in the world of education, business and careers guidance. Empowering and advancing the level of career education is the main priority during National Careers Week.
During the week you can visit the Free Virtual Careers Fair and find some of the following; Insights into a range of careers Roles currently available Training required to get into particular roles
Click on the poster on the next page to find out more or visit www.ncw2021.co.uk
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8TH MARCH AT 2 3.30PM
UK University and Apprenticeship Search Webinar Wednesdays.
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Webinar Wednesdays will be returning in March, to support Year 12s as they begin to seriously think about their next steps, and how they can use the rest of this academic year to strengthen their university, college or apprenticeship applications. Each webinar will be led by experts from universities or apprenticeship providers, and feature a Q&A session
3rd March- Choosing your Next StepsAdvice on how to start researching universities and apprenticeships. 10th March - Applying to University. Guidance and top tips for writing and structuring your personal statement. 24th March - Applying to Creative Courses. Insight on how to put together a portfolio for art & design degrees.
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March Open Day It’s that time of year again, Open Day season is here! We’ll be holding a live online Open Day on Saturday 27th March, for students interested in a degree in business subjects including Management, Marketing, Finance and Entrepreneurship. Our Online Open Days have been continually developed based on attendee feedback to ensure students get the best insight into Pearson Business School. What to expect: Being a small, boutique institution, we’re able to run our Online Open Day live! - Meet our expert tutors in a subject talk - Learn more about student life from current students - Hear from alumni to discover the opportunities after graduating - Attend a Degree Apprenticeship talk – the alternative route to gaining a degree. Book now
Study to be an ODP at University of East Anglia (UEA) Could you make a difference as an Operating Department Practitioner? Would you like a career that is rewarding, exciting and unpredictable? As an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) you could become a key part of an operating theatre team, working alongside surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre nurses and other healthcare professionals to help ensure that surgical procedures are as safe and effective as possible. What is an ODP? ODPs are involved in the assessment, delivery and evaluation of care relating to a surgical procedure. They work in three different clinical roles: anaesthetics, surgery and postoperative care. With a hands-on role caring for patients when they’re at their most vulnerable, no two days are the same, so it’s an interesting and hugely rewarding career choice. What kind of person makes a good ODP? ODPs need to have a caring and compassionate nature and a thoughtful and conscientious approach.
To be an ODP, you’ll need to enjoy working as part of a team and thrive within a pressurised and rapidly changing environment. Excellent problem-solving skills are also key, as are good communication skills. What are the job prospects like? There is currently a national shortage of ODPs in the UK, so there are lots of opportunities for jobs and this is likely to grow. You could find work within the NHS, as well as private hospitals around the UK. You could also work as an ODP within the Armed Forces. Once you have qualified, pay and responsibility will depend upon experience and further specialist skills you may acquire. ODPs may work in a wide range of areas including transplant teams, orthopaedic clinics and special care baby units. You may go on to become a senior ODP, perhaps running a theatre unit. Critical thinking and analytical graduate skills will also enable you to seek opportunities in research, education and training and the expanding clinical opportunities available to ODPs in places like Intensive Care units.
How do I become an ODP? You’ll need to study for a three-year degree in operating department practice at university. If you are eligible for tuition fee and maintenance support from the Student Loans Company, you can also apply for additional financial support through the NHS Learning Support Fund. This is worth at least £5,000 a year and the best part is, you won’t have to pay a penny back. After graduating you will need to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council so that you can be accepted onto the national register as an Operating Department Practitioner. This entitles you to practice as a registered practitioner and is mandatory for NHS employment. BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at UEA UEA’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is one of the best in the country for innovative teaching and research excellence in health. This exciting course offers extensive clinical experience, with a 50:50 split between theory and practice. This means you’ll experience a range of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, practical workshops and operating theatre simulation sessions.
Mapped to the College of Operating Department Practice curricula and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards, you’ll gain experience and knowledge of a wide range of clinical specialities. To apply, you will need GCSEs in maths and English, and BCC at A level or equivalent. Find out more by visiting the UEA website https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/und ergraduate/bsc-operatingdepartment-practice or email hsc.odp@uea.ac.uk.
Thinking about Apprenticeships
Rate my Apprenticeship Opportunities One of the big websites adverting opportunities across the country and states that 'RateMyApprenticeship has the largest collection of apprenticeship reviews, written by apprentices themselves.' One company currently recruiting a range of roles are The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). They provide the UK expertise in a spectrum of engineering and scientific fields.
Roles currently available include; Associate Project Manager Apprentice Embedded Electronic System Design and Development Degree Apprentice Software Engineer Degree Apprentice Business Administration Apprentice Electronic Engineering Apprentice.
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PARENT HUB
MSE’s Academy of Money. Have you completed the first 4 sections of 'MSE's Academy of Money' course on the Open University Website? By now you will hopefully have a better knowledge of the following; Making good spending decisions Budgeting and taxation Borrowing money Understanding Mortgages If you have found these useful why not complete the final two sessions Session 5 - Saving and investing Session 6 - Planning for retirement
Share ideas and get help from others taking the course. MoneySavingExpert has created a thread on their forum where you can speak to others completing the course for tips and advice. As always we value your feedback so please do let us know how you found the course by emailing egreenhill@longroad.ac.uk
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