Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health Professions and medical staff from NHS Ayrshire & Arran recently attended a careers event at Ayr Town Hall on 14 May, organised by Rotary Club of Ayr. The event brought together Primary 7 pupils from across Ayr, offering them the opportunity to explore the wide range of careers available within the NHS.
In the weeks leading up to the event, pupils learnt about different professions and creatively express their ambitions by designing “When I grow up, I want to be…” artwork on hessian bags. The children brought the bags along on the day and filled with information to help them explore their future career paths.
The event provides a valuable opportunity for healthcare staff to share their experiences, answer questions and encourage young people to consider rewarding careers in nursing, midwifery and wider healthcare roles.
Nina McGinley, Board Excellence in Care Clinical Lead and Lead for Practice Development in NHS Ayrshire & Arran said, “On behalf of all my colleagues from NHS Ayrshire & Arran, I want to extend thanks to the Rotary Club of Ayr for creating such an engaging and inspiring environment for young people to explore their futures.
“This is our third year attending this event, and it has become a key highlight for staff involved. We hope we inspired the children to think big, understand the opportunities available and begin to see themselves as part of the future NHS workforce.
“We are delighted to be able to support an initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.”