Your placement with us
Make the most of your time with us
Welcome to your practice placement at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. Whether this is your very first placement, or one of many, we are delighted to have you with us.
As a teaching Trust, we are committed to offering a high-quality, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where you can develop your skills, grow in confidence, and work alongside experienced and compassionate healthcare teams. We hope your time here is both educational and inspiring.
Contacting your placement area
You are expected to make contact with your allocated placement two weeks before your start date. This is your opportunity to:
- Introduce yourself professionally
- Confirm your first day arrangements
- Ask any site-specific questions you may have
All placement contact information can be found on PARE (Placement Area Resource and Evaluation). This includes:
- Placement address
- Main contact number
- Email address (if available)
- Typical shift patterns and expectations
Please take time to review your placement profile on PARE before making contact, it helps you prepare and make a great first impression.
Network access and NHS mail
Before your placement starts, you will need to complete and return the following:
- Network access request form
- Network terms of use agreement
To request a copy of these documents, please email the PDEU team.
Once your NHS email account has been created and your eLearning is complete, you’ll receive a message in your NHS inbox confirming system access.
The Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is your one-stop space for Trust learning materials and placement resources. You can access:
- Monthly Clinical Skills Workshops and Student Bitesize sessions
- Student proficiencies and PebblePad guidance
- Trust site maps and travel guidance
- Shuttle bus service details
- Car parking information
- PPM+ access support
You can create an account for the hub using your university email address. We will share the details and the MYTT student catalogue in your induction email, along with a step by step guide on how to navigate learning hub.
Support during your placement
We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you need advice, guidance, or have concerns during your placement, our team is just an email away. You can contact your:
- Transition support mentors
- Practice educators within the PDEU
Reasonable adjustments and personal support plans
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive placement experience for all students.
If you have a personal support plan (PSP) or personalised support agreement (PSA) in place, please notify us as soon as possible.
This will help us:
- Put any agreed reasonable adjustments in place early
- Ensure the right support is ready for both your induction and placement
- Avoid delays to your start
Get in touch
If you have any questions before or during your placement, or you would like to request the network access form or discuss any reasonable adjustments, please email the team.