This Afternoon the DFN Project SEARCH Derby staff & interns have teamed up to prepare for the assessment of our next cohort! Jo is preparing herself for her first assessment day.

SKY It’s wonderful to see a smiley Sky at work, thanks to her awesome mentor, Ricky! Sky is preparing meals for patients as a Ward Host- she’s patient, kind, perceptive and caring- she has exactly what it takes to be the perfect employee. Placements aren’t easy; well done Sky!

HARRY He is one very proud @projectsearchhq intern on Reception at @uhdbtrust Harry has an awesome mentor who organised his wheelchair training which allows him to provide access to patients in and around the hospital. He is poised and ready to assist anyone and everyone!

🕺 They may be tired and ready for the weekend, but I still can’t help smiling- seeing them all in their uniforms! 🕺

✨It’s so moving watching a graduate of the programme become a mentor. 🏓 Table tennis club is part of the staff well-being programme at the Royal Derby Hospital 👥 Socialising is so important and I’m so proud of this pair! 🏆 I’ll let you guess who won…

SARAH Our lovely Sarah is working as a patient Porter for @issworld at @UHDBTrust She told me ‘ I’ve never been this happy’ 🤩

Sam showing us all how it’s done! How many of you have had something served to you in hospital and not known where it has come from? Sam’s placement is in Catering- where he’s sorting food for wards around @UHDBTrust @issworld @dfnsearch @ShawEduTrust

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Friday Funday! On a Friday at DFN Project SEARCH Derby from 15:00 - 16:00 the team head up to the cafeteria for social time! #supportedinternship #uhdb #nhs

Team Meeting!

We joined to pay our respects to the many men and women who fought for our country yesterday at the @UHDBTrust One of our interns with a keen interest in History was able to speak to veterans and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in conflict.

Make time for socialising 💜 We hope everybody has had a great, restful half term. We had a great end of induction bowling trip before breaking up for a week off. It’s so important to build in time to enjoy your team. Back to it this week 💪 #projectsearch

🎉 DEPARTMENT OF THE MONTH 🎉 ⭐️ @UHDBLibrary ⭐️ We appreciate all the support you’ve given to the project and to your new intern… What an amazing department with such a supportive team!

🚨 INTERN APPRECIATION 🚨 We want to celebrate Sam! Not only our first intern to start his placement (in the Library) but he has shown: ⭐️ maturity ⭐️ organisation ⭐️ self-management We’ve noticed how independent and resilient Sam has become. We are proud of you, well done!

Thank you for having us @stwater ! A fantastic Jobs Fair with lots of information and opportunities. Exploring job opportunities is a really important part of our project, we want to explore all avenues to work and encourage our interns to keep an open mind 🤩

Lots of practical skills sessions during induction. Our interns have been using our employability skills in preparation for their placements! 🤝Teamwork 🧏🏻‍♀️Communication 🫵🏾Reliability ✍🏽Planning and Organising 🧠Problem solving 📣Leadership 💻Technology 🎓Learning

Before the holidays vs after… The interns have worked hard this half term, they’re looking forward to a well earned break. @ProjectSEARCHHQ @UHDBTrust @DerbyUni

We loved seeing parents and carers yesterday for a coffee and catch up. Our interns were very proud to be showing off @UHDBTrust and confidently giving guided tours!

🌟 World Mental Health Day 🌟 All things mental health today! We’re hoping you’re all having a day full of supportive conversations and consideration for others. @ProjectSEARCHHQ @UHDBTrust