Medical, Health & Social Care Academy
Our pioneering Medical , Health & Social Care Academy was established in 2015 between SM6 and the NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group in order to support local students onto NHS and Social Care pathways.
What is the MHSC Academy?
It is a 2-year training, development and enrichment programme that runs alongside your sixth form studies and is delivered in partnership with the local NHS providers of health care and social care as well as higher education providers Hull University and Hull and York Medical School.
It has been established to ensure that our students are successful when applying for the next step towards any career in health or social care, and in some cases, it may even lead directly to a job. With this initiative, we aim to increase the NHS & Social Care workforce, particularly in the local area.
Who is the Medical Health & Social Care Academy for?
It is for any student entering SM6 in Year 12 that is interested in a career in Health or Social Care.
There are no specific grade entry requirements to join the MHSC Academy, however there may be specific grades required depending on your choice of subjects.
Alongside our NHS and university partners, we will be able to advise you as to the best subject/qualification choices for you to ensure that you have the best chance of success in entering into your chosen NHS or Social Care career.
Why should I join the MHSC Academy?
Even though the news is full of critical shortages in key NHS professions, it is still very competitive to get on to the right course of study or career pathway. Degree courses such as medicine, midwifery, nursing, psychology, physiotherapy and many others are significantly over-subscribed and this programme is designed to ensure your application is strong and your chance of success is high.
Joining the MHSC Academy will also enable you to see if you like the career before you further commit to it. If during the time you are in the MHSC Academy your career aspirations change, then you will be fully supported to explore other options, including different health and social care careers you might not have known existed before you joined the programme.
Our partnerships with Hull University and HYMS also provide additional career choice support, including a review of their entry requirements and how to make your application the strongest it can possibly be.
What can I expect if I join the MHSC Academy?
- Wide-ranging exposure to NHS and Social Care
- Careers advice and support
- NHS accredited training courses
- Mentoring provided by NHS professionals
- Virtual work experience & learning opportunities in the area of your career choice
- CV, personal statement and application writing support
- Volunteering opportunities
- Access to all SM6 pastoral & educational support.
MHSC Academy Programme:
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|
| August | August |
| Year 11 Exams Results | SM6 / MHSC Enrolment |
| SM6 / MHSC Enrolment | HYMS Summer School |
| Volunteering | |
| University Open Events |
| Term 1 | Term 1 |
|---|---|
| MHSC Induction Event | |
| 1:1 Meeting | Specific NHS Placement |
| Training / Enrichment | Training / Enrichment |
| NHS Mentor Allocation | NHS Mentor Meeting |
| NHS Mentor Meeting | Progress Meeting |
| Progress Meeting | UCAS Guidance |
| Monthly Career Talk | Personal Statement Mentoring |
| Term 2 | Term 2 |
|---|---|
| Training / Enrichment | Training / Enrichment |
| NHS Mentor Meeting | NHS Mentor Meeting |
| Progress Meeting | Progress Meeting |
| Monthly Career Talk | Mock Interviews for University |
| Term 3 | Term 3 |
|---|---|
| Training / Enrichment | Final NHS Mentor Meeting |
| 1:1 NHS Mentor Meeting | Final Progress Meeting |
| Progress Meeting | EXAMS |
| Monthly Career Talk | Results Day Support |
| Virtual Work Experience Opportunties |