Get a supported internship in Royal Greenwich

Queen Elizabeth Hospital supported internship programme

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital supported internship programme helps you gain valuable work experience within a busy NHS hospital. 

You can develop practical workplace skills, confidence, and independence.  

You will get support from tutors, job coaches, and workplace mentors throughout the programme.

Work placements

Catering front of house

You could:

  • support customers in hospital dining areas
  • help serve food and drinks

Catering back of house

You could:

  • help with food preparation
  • manage stock
  • organise the kitchen
  • maintain hygiene standards

Pharmacy

You could:

  • support pharmacy teams with admin and stock-related tasks 
  • learn about medicines management in a healthcare environment

Linen Services

You could:

  • help to sort, distribute and manage linen supplies across hospital departments

Library

You could: 

  • help organise resources
  • welcome and support visitors

Recruitment

You could:

  • support with admin tasks including filing, data entry, and preparing recruitment information

Chaplaincy

You could:

  • help with admin tasks 
  • support patients, families, and staff

Support during the programme

You will get support to:

  • develop skills for work
  • explore careers within the NHS
  • become more confident and independent at work
  • improve your communication and teamwork
  • write your CV
  • prepare for job interviews
  • look for paid employment