Alder Hey Innovation Day Inspires Future NHS Careers
Students explore STEM and Arts roles in healthcare through hands-on workshops and idea pitching.
By Megan Worthington
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Young people explored diverse career paths within the NHS at Alder Hey's recent Innovation Day, engaging with professionals and trying out new technologies.
Students gathered at the Institute in the Park for an event designed to connect them with Alder Hey staff, scientists, technologists, and creative arts professionals. The day offered insights into a wide array of careers, including cyber security, medicines safety, and medical technology and innovation.
Through interactive workshops, attendees had the opportunity to practice resuscitation techniques, solve cyber security challenges, and explore advanced medical simulation technology. Participants also developed and presented their own concepts aimed at improving patient safety, following a virtual session that prepared them for the upcoming TeenTech Awards national showcase in June 2027.
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"Most young people only see a small part of what happens in the NHS, so days like this are a wonderful way to show them just how many different roles there are and where STEM and Arts based subjects could lead them. TeenTech gives them space to be curious, get creative and put their ideas to the test. We want to encourage that enthusiasm and help them develop the confidence, teamwork and problem-solving skills that the NHS will need in the years ahead. Helping young people discover what they could do is part of our commitment to creating happier, healthier futures."
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"Alder Hey is the perfect place to help young people understand both future careers across the whole health sector and areas where their fresh thinking might be welcomed. TeenTech Innovation days open both the eyes of teenagers to pathways they may never have considered but also those of health experts who are often astonished by the ideas shared by young students."
The event, supported by Alder Hey Children’s Charity and entrepreneur James Eder, was a collaborative effort between TeenTech and Alder Hey staff. Its primary aim was to help young people discover new career possibilities and build confidence in their future professional journeys.
