1 October 2025
Meet Patrick Black, ITS Placement Student through the BSO Undergraduate Placement Scheme.
Patrick recently completed his Undergraduate Placement year with BSO where he worked as an ITS Placement Student within the ITS Security Team.
Currently studying Computer Science at Ulster University, Patrick is set to graduate next summer.
During his time with BSO, he gained valuable experience working in a real-world environment and enjoyed the variety of tasks involved in supporting not only BSO but also the wider Health and Social Care (HSC).
Patrick made a difference by providing daily support to HSC users and stakeholders, playing a key role in maintaining the security of the HSC network.
Watch the video to hear some of the highlights from Patricks’ Placement year.
BSO offers one-year paid placement opportunities along with outstanding employee benefits. To learn more about the opportunities available through the BSO Undergraduate Placement Scheme please go to: https://bso.hscni.net/current-vacancies/bso-career-avenues/bso-undergraduate-placement-scheme/