Rating

7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I would go around the medical and surgical wards aiding observing clinicians and aiding them in tasks in which I was proficient in. I would take medical histories from patients, take blood samples and do basic admin.

    5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have not gained any formal qualification as of yet but this is essential as part of my medical training I have better learned how to take medical histories, take blood, insert cannulas and examine patients

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the team if it is welcoming and visa versa The culture is quick paced but has a good learning environment meeting my expectations

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by NHS?
  • I dont always feel valued by the team and dont get much external gratification

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Depending on the department, overall induction is very clear, training is good, studying time is lacking, support is constant

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I have allocated tutors which I can meet and dissucss topics and issues with There is constant formal teaching and training

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Manager gives a lot of support HR team are not heard of Mentor excellent

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I manage to live and travel with enough money left over not to worry overtly

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • there are many voluntary opportunities available to me and community classes which I attend in my spare time

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Good training, support and structured. The mentoring and contact is good


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
  • apply early interview - be prepared and ask questions on anything uncertain on make the most out of all learning opertunities


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Central London & City

May 2017


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