What do I wear to a work experience placement in a hospital?

Hello everyone, I’ve got a work experience placement in a radiology department in a hospital next Wednesday. The email says to wear smart clothes and tie long hair back. What would ‘smart clothes’ be in a hospital setting and for a girl? Would it be a blouse with trousers and a cardigan?

Reply 1

CCCU Official

Official Rep

You want to make sure you dress smart/respectably but also comfortably if you will be on your feet and moving around a lot. A blouse and black trousers would be fine, and black flat/smart shoes. A smart cardigan is a good idea to take with you, and once you have completed your first day, you will have a better idea of what to wear for the remainder of your work experience!

Good luck with your first day!

Reply 2

HellomynameisNev

Defo agree with the cardigan, they can be cold places to work in!

Its not just how you dress - try to be interested, ask questions. If there's any current students there, try and get some time with them so you can ask them about the course/uni/placement. And whatever you do, don't sit there on your phone watching Tik Tok!