Placement - Bristol North NHS finance department

Nature of the business:

bulletAccounting all the finances for the Bristol NHS  and holding meetings with 

Career paths available within this business:

bulletaccountancy

General information on what I did during the placement:

bulletcompleted spreadsheets about patients treatments and sent off invoices to be approved.

Daily Diary:

bulletMonday: meeting with the manager of BRI to talk about staff employment & independent spreadsheet work at my desk
bulletTuesday: Met with manager of Frenchay to discuss staff employment & independent spreadsheet work at my desk
bulletWednesday: sorted out costs of all patients who require care, i.e. learning difficulties, mental health...
bulletThursday: meeting of all Bristol NHS finance department
bulletFriday: Met with midwives of various hospitals to discuss bed space. 

Location and Travel arrangements:

bulletI traveled to work with an employee. It is very near the center of Broadmead (and the shops!!!)

Particular skills or abilities needed:

bulletIt is useful to have basic computer skills. 

Health and Safety requirements:

bulletnone. 

Advice for anyone considering this as a work-experience placement

bulletI found it very interesting and informative. 

Advice for anyone considering this as a career:

bulletnone