At the beginning of the programme students are allocated a base ward. The base wards are situated at:
- The Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham
- The Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury
- The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate
- The William Harvey Hospital, Ashford
Each time students are allocated an acute placement throughout the 3 year programme they attend their base ward. This enables students to feel comfortable within the clinical environment and forge relationships with the mentors on the unit.
In addition to base ward placements students will have the opportunity to undertake placements in the following areas:
- Other Fields of Practice, including Adult, Learning Disability and Maternity
- Health Visiting
- School Nursing
- Short Break/Respite
- A&E or Minor Injuries
- Palliative Care
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Elective – students arrange their own two week placement in an area relating to children’s health that interests them which can be anywhere in the UK or abroad.