Rating

5.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Looking after patients in bays of 4, assisting with tolieting, showering, personal care while also encouraging meals and fluids

    4/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt further more how to improve my communication skills when it comes to patcients and care

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I do enjoy the programme to an extent however it is long hours with very little pay which squashes motivation

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by NHS?
  • Valued

    4/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Good

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • None

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Limited

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It doesn't

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • No

    1/10

  • 9. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
  • No


  • 9b. Why?
  • Long hours, very little pay, lacks motivation, often hours over run, limited learning opportunities depending on what ward you are on. This placement makes you become a health care assistant rather than a professional.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
  • Don't do it


Details

Work Experience

Science

Central London & City

May 2017


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