Project Search HILLINGDON HOSPITAL Virtual Open Evening

DFN Project Search is a supported internship programme for young people aged 17 to 24 years old with a learning disability or autism who are looking for a full-time job.  DFN Project SEARCH has been operating in the NHS for 12 years. On average 70% of DFN Project SEARCH interns will move into paid employment at the end of the programme.

Our programme gives young people the chance to develop their employability skills as well as providing hands-on experience in the workplace and gain confidence in applying for a job.  During this 1-year programme, interns will:

• be based at Hillingdon Hospital
• have the opportunity to work in 3 different departments
• receive structured support from staff, mentors, instructors and coaches
• gain 800 hours of transferable skills
• study for an employability qualification

At the end of the programme, interns are encouraged to apply for roles within the hospital or supported to apply for jobs in the local community.  This programme is delivered in partnership with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London Borough of Hillingdon, DFN Project SEARCH and Orchard Hill College.