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Faculty of Health | University of Sheffield
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We combine cutting-edge research with exceptional education to tackle global health challenges and improve lives. www.sheffield.ac.uk/health
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Can't attend in person? Join our online Advanced Clinical Practice session at our Postgraduate Online Open Day on Wednesday 26 November from 5pm - 6pm: sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate...

#Apprenticeships #SkillsForLife #AdvancedPracticeWeek #ACP #AdvancedClinicalPractice #Nursing #MastersDegree (3/3)
An ACP student practicing clinical skills
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Interested in finding out more about our ACP programmes in Paediatrics, General Practice and Neonatal care?

Join us at our Health Apprenticeship Employers Conference at @sheffielduni.bsky.social Medical School on Wednesday 12 November, 1pm - 4pm: app.geckoform.com/public/#/mod... (2/3)
People walking around The Wave, at the University of Sheffield
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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It's Advanced Practice Week!

Advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) are healthcare professionals who've undergone master's level training to expand their scope of practice and improve patient care.

Here's a quote from Lorna about the support we've offered her team on our Neonatal programme 👇 (1/3)
A graphic showing a quote from an employer. It says: Lorna Gillespie, Consultant Neonatologist, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. The quote then reads, "We've stayed with [the University] because we like the structure, we like the training programme and we have a good relationship with the Faculty. They are very responsive and supportive to our students, and I feel they've gone above and beyond to help them achieve and succeed."
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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🌟 Alumni Spotlight – Harry Baker 🌟

MSc Translational Neuroscience grad now pursuing a funded PhD at SiTraN!

Inspired? Join our Postgraduate Open Day on 26 Nov – link in comments!
Harry Barker, a male student, wearing a black graduation cap and gown with a maroon tie and grey suit, stands in Sheffield city centre. The large silver ball sculptures are visible in the background.
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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What an evening! Sipho Eric Ndlovu's recent sell-out show, 'Immmperfect Impediment: My Stammering Journey' at @sheffielduni.bsky.social was a huge success! We raised £535 for @stamma.bsky.social 👏

Thanks to Sipho, @lucydslt.bsky.social, and our amazing student volunteers for making this happen!
Sipho speaking passionately to an audience A woman with blonde hair looking at a screen Two women kneeling on the floor next to a drum, looking at cards.
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Did you catch Sheffield alum Finn Burgum on the latest episode of The Careers Podcast?

Listen in and find out more about the fascinating role orthoptists play in healthcare 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/1Ju8...
November 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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This is your final call to book your FREE place at our on-campus Health Apprenticeship Employer Conference on 12 November, 1-4pm, to find out more about our apprenticeships.
Book now: app.geckoform.com/public/#/mod...
Here's why you should train an apprentice at @sheffielduni.bsky.social 👇
An infographic with the following text: Health apprenticeships at a glance 1,125 students have started health apprenticeships at the University of Sheffield 146 - the number of NHS Trusts, healthcare organisations and other employer partners we work with 83.1% Achievement rate - 22.6% above the national average (2023/24 academic year) “Good” - the Ofsted Rating we received at our latest inspection (published in January 2025), in recognition of the quality of our apprenticeships According to the GOV.UK 'Find apprenticeship training' service we have been rated "Excellent" by employers and "Good" by apprentices
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Want to learn more about Sheffield's #apprenticeship programmes?

Join our on-campus Health Apprenticeship Employer Conference on 12 Nov, 1-4pm and hear from Tom and the team about the benefits for both #apprentices and employers 👇
app.geckoform.com/public/#/mod...

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Nursing Associate apprentices practising their clinical skills
October 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Did you catch Sipho Eric Ndlovu's interview with
Hannah Sackville-Bryant on BBC Upload this weekend?

Listen in from 1hr10 to find out more about his upcoming Immmperfect Impediment event on 22 Oct at @sheffielduni.bsky.social 👇
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

🎟️Tickets: stamma.org/about-us/new...
Hannah Sackville-Bryant image for BBC Upload
October 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Our inaugural Health #Apprenticeship Employer Conference is open for bookings!
✔️Explore our programmes and support services
✔️Learn more about apprenticeship funding
✔️Network, and chat to our apprentices
🗓️12 November, 1-4pm at the Medical School
Book 👇
app.geckoform.com/public/#/mod...
A group of nursing associate apprentices
October 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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📣 TEACHERS: Need a free engaging resource for science/careers classes?
Discover Dentistry is our free, 6-week online course that's sure to spark curiosity and answer questions about entering the profession.
Share with your students! 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/dentalschool... #Teaching #UKEdChat #STEM #KS4
October 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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#Teachers (Y10-13): don't miss this fascinating and FREE uni event!
On 6 Nov we're hosting a series of interactive workshops on communication - from online trolls to the science of how we speak👇
📍 On campus
🕤 9.30am - 12.30pm
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #KS4 #KS5 #UKEdChat #Education #SLT
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September 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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There's still time to sign up to our webinar to find out more about the #orthoptics level 6 #apprenticeship we're developing 👇
📅 Wednesday 10 September
🕛 12.30pm - 1.30pm
🔗 tinyurl.com/orthopticswe...
#UKApprenticeships #HealthCareers
A woman using orthoptic equipment
August 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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We're developing a level 6 #orthoptics #apprenticeship to help people train in their local community and support #NHS workforce recruitment.
Join our webinar next month to find out more ⬇️
📅10 September, 12.30 - 1.30pm
🔗https://tinyurl.com/orthopticswebinar
#skillsforlife
Person pointing an orthoptic equipment during an exam
August 11, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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This week we've had the honour of celebrating our 2025 graduating class 🎓 We couldn't be prouder of everything our students have achieved over the last few years 👏

Here's how it feels to graduate from @sheffielduni.bsky.social in their words 👇

#Graduation #ClassOf2025 #SheffieldIsSuper
July 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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It's graduation week! 🎓
We'd like to say a massive congratulations to all of the health students graduating this year.
The work you have put in is incredible and we're so excited to see what you go on to do next🥳
Sheffield students wearing graduation gowns and throwing their caps in the air.
July 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Meet Claire, a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) at @sheffieldchildrens.bsky.social.
Read Claire's interview and discover how our ACP masters in paediatric ophthalmology is helping improve her confidence, streamline appointments, and implement change 👇
sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/about/...
Claire Dawson wears a green top and sits in a chair behind orthoptic equipment.
July 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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The NHS recently celebrated its 77th birthday! 🥳
At the University of Sheffield, we're proud to play a vital role in shaping the NHS' past, present and future, from training the next generation of health professionals to conducting life-changing medical research.
#NHS77 @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Two nursing students practicing venepuncture on a manakin.
July 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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We're working with Sheffield Children's on a sniff test to detect Adrenal Insufficiency, a condition where the body can't make enough cortisol.

We're looking for volunteers aged 0–17 to help with this possible breakthrough.

NeSST2 Study: www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/research/tak...
July 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Secure your Advanced Clinical Practice #apprenticeship place before level 7 levy funding changes! 💰
Our ACP programmes empower clinicians from a range of backgrounds to work autonomously at a higher level - from leading teams through change to improving patient care.
www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/acp
A person in PPE and a woman in a headscarf look at a clinical manakin of a baby.
June 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Ready to take your clinical leadership skills to the next level?
Our online #CPD module in Clinical Education and Leadership in #Ophthalmology will empower you to lead with confidence, drive positive change, and transform patient care.
Find out more 👇 www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/orthop...
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June 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We were delighted to see specialist #orthoptist and @sheffielduni.bsky.social alumna Jenny Smedley featured on BBC Breakfast this morning, to discuss the importance of orthoptic-led children's vision screening.
Watch the piece (7.17am onwards) 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live...
A young boy wearing a corrective eye patch.
June 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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We're celebrating orthoptic excellence tonight at the British and Irish Orthoptic Society's annual awards!
The Sheffield community is represented in almost every category, including Dr Gemma Arblaster's nomination for Educator of the Year!
Best of luck everyone! 👏 @sheffielduni.bsky.social‬
A graphic in blues and greens with the words 'BIOS 2025 Symposium and AGM'
June 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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The University of Sheffield (@sheffielduni.bsky.social) has once again been ranked 1st in the UK for #Nursing in the Complete University Guide 2026 🎉 That's three years running!
We’ve also made the top 10 for Speech and Language Therapy and Orthoptics👏
Well done to everyone who has made this happen!
Firth Court in the sunshine
June 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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🧠 Brains, Bots & Beyond – Join us at NeuroFest!

Explore your amazing brain with hands-on science, live demos, and interactive exhibits. From brainwaves to robots – it's fun, free, and for all ages!

📍 Sheffield Winter Garden
📅 14-15 June
🕓 Drop in between 11am - 4pm

More info: bit.ly/3Hrwku0
June 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM