Date Posted... Jan 24th 2025
On Friday 24 January, Old Truronian Nick Carne CO12 delivered inspiring and insightful careers talk to students, focusing on opportunities in the allied health professions. After leaving Truro School in 2012, Nick studied at Warsash Maritime Academy. He began by working on private yachts, to then gain a sponsorship with Trinity House to gain his Deck Officer of the Watch Unlimited in the Merchant Navy. After a few years he decided to change and trained to be an Adult Nurse through Plymouth University. He now also works as a Practice Educator (Preceptorship) for Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
One of the key highlights of Nick’s talk was his explanation of the apprenticeship schemes offered within the NHS. These schemes provide students with an excellent pathway into healthcare careers without the need for a full university degree. He also shared insights into the various roles apprentices can take on, and how these can lead to long-term career development. There was also discussion on how the NHS operates in Cornwall, offering a clearer understanding of the local healthcare system. He discussed the differences between the hospitals in Cornwall and the types of healthcare settings that students could expect to work in. From smaller, community-focused hospitals to the larger main hospital in Truro, Nick explained how each environment offers unique opportunities for healthcare professionals.
Nick wrapped up the talk by diving deeper into the specifics of various allied health professions. He shared detailed insights into the roles of physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, radiographers, and other healthcare professionals, explaining what bursaries were offered to help with funding, what each job entails, and the skills required. His detailed explanations helped students better understand the diverse range of careers available within the healthcare system, beyond the conventional roles that come to mind.
By the end of the talk, the students left inspired and more informed about the many exciting career opportunities in allied health professions. Whether through apprenticeships or university degrees, students now had a clearer sense of the pathways available to them within the healthcare sector. Nick’s practical advice, along with his engaging style, made the session a valuable learning experience, and his passion for helping others enter healthcare was evident throughout the talk.
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