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King's Trust: Get Ready for Careers in Royal College of Nurses

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King's Trust offers this taster course to familiarise people aged 16-30 and not currently in education or employment who are interested in nursing to access this growing and evolving field. 

Applications can start building in-demand skills through relevant experiences gain from practical activities and group challenges.

During this programme, applicants can:

  • Hear from nurses about the different pathways into the health sector
  • Get an introduction to the health and social care sector
  • Get practical experience in First Aid, Basic Life Support and Moving & Handling
  • Meet new people and gain confidence, knowledge and experience in a vital sector

Important Dates:

  • Express interest by: 16 October 2026
  • Taster Day:  20 October 2026
  • Course dates:  26 October – 06 November 2026

Location:  TBC, Edinburgh

Applicants can access the course using the details bellow:

Text:  07484 544 701