The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NHS England, UK)
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NHS England, UK)
Program type: International, General Internship
Format: Hybrid
Location: London, England
Organization Details
- Organization Name: The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NHS England, UK)
- Location: London, England
- Website: https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk
Internship Details
- Intern Positions Available: 2
- Format: Hybrid: The position will be a mix of virtual and in-person work.
- Work Environment Details: The team operates using a hybrid model combining in-person access at the central London office and virtual meetings. Weekly team interactions include coffee breaks, one-on-one meetings, and group collaborations, providing exposure to diverse stakeholders such as voluntary organizations, clinicians, healthcare policy advisers, and politicians. The placement aims to facilitate both personal and professional connections.
Internship Project Description
Interns will work on two primary initiatives that focus on global health, advocacy, and public health policy:
- International Clinical Champion Program Development
- Goals:
- Build a global multidisciplinary healthcare professional network.
- Raise awareness of social prescribing’s role in reducing healthcare inequalities.
- Foster collaboration among professionals through a biopsychosocial approach.
- Develop interprofessional learning environments to reshape conversations around health.
- Goals:
- International Academy for Social Prescribing
- Goals:
- Create an international network to advocate for social prescribing.
- Develop a universal language and global collaborations via digital platforms.
- Share best practices and drive innovative solutions.
- Influence global healthcare policy through partnerships with stakeholders like WHO.
- Goals:
Responsibilities include developing project proposals, simple data gathering, participating in stakeholder meetings, creating educational materials, and drafting policy briefs. Interns will be empowered to publish and present findings at global health forums, with opportunities to contribute to high-impact peer-reviewed journals such as the British Medical Journal.
Learning Outcomes
- Advocacy and knowledge mobilization.
- Evidence-informed policy brief development.
- Comprehensive understanding of social determinants of health, health inequalities, and the biopsychosocial model of care.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Strong writing skills.
- Interest in global health, public health, or advocacy.
- Understanding of social determinants of health and the biopsychosocial care model.
- Commitment to deadlines, teamwork, and adaptability.
Desirable:
- Prior publications (e.g., blogs, academic journals).
- Experience in public or global health initiatives.
- Creative thinking and innovation skills.
- Public speaking or project management experience.
- Ambition for a career in public/global health.
Work Environment
The internship provides a collaborative and supportive team environment, offering interns the opportunity to engage with medical students, stakeholders, and policymakers. Meetings and presentations will be scheduled to accommodate time zones for virtual interactions.
Application Details
Applicants must submit a 500-word personal statement addressing:
- Interest in the internship.
- Alignment with academic and career goals.
- Relevant skills or experiences.
Additionally, applicants should include their desired outcomes for the internship—whether a publication, a research project, or another achievement.
Keywords
Advocacy, Anti-Racism & Global Health, Community Engagement, Education, Health Equity, Health Systems Strengthening, Mental Health, Public Health, Preventative Medicine, Social Determinants of Health.