HEALTH AMBASSADORS EAST              

The Health Ambassadors East project is funded by NHS East of England and managed by The Britten Partnership.

See Health Ambassadors East website for all the latest news and resources for Health Ambassadors and Schools.

Who is a Health Ambassador?

 

A Health Ambassador is a health worker who is willing to inspire and encourage young people to think about a career and educational opportunities in healthcare.

 

They have enthusiasm, commitment, confidence, the ability to identify with young people, a passion for their work and the wish to inspire others to achieve their full potential.

Could you be a Health Ambassador?

 

• Do you enjoy your work and would you like to speak to others about it?
• Would you like the chance to encourage young people and have an input into their education by visiting a school or college?
• Are you looking for an interesting opportunity for Continuing Professional Development?

 

Schools

We want to hear from Schools about your plans for working with the Health Sector. Working with Health Ambassadors we can support you to deliver Health and Social Care programmes in the curriculum and provide information, advice and guidance about careers. To let us know what you need  fill in the. school support request for Health Amb and send it to healthambassadors@brittenpartnership.co.uk

What’s involved for Ambassadors?

 

Health Ambassadors act as role models to young people, offering them the chance to find out as much as possible about jobs and professions in Health care.

 

As an Ambassador you will be involved in a programme of working with local schools and colleges.

 

This may include providing:

 

• presentations in a school setting with groups of students on health and social care courses;
• or at a careers session offering guidance and advice on the health industry and its many and varied career opportunities;
• helping to facilitate workshops and work experience programmes; and possibly becoming a mentor if you have the skills and interest.

The average time involvement would be at least 2 sessions in the year. We will provide on-going support to help you build your confidence as an effective ambassador.

 

Each Ambassador will be offered an induction course which will include presentation skills and development of learning material to use with students.

 

Want more information or an informal chat to learn more about what is involved then contacthealthambassadors@brittenpartnership.co.uk