Trainee Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Work in the hospitals to ensure that I could complete all my relevent coursework with the clinical staff and patients. Spend time in the labs

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Managed to achieve the qualification I was after so that was good. Also achieved my basic first aid as well as other things like moving and handling patients.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It was nice to work in the hospitals and clinical spaces for numerous days a week to be able to put into practice, made me feel like part of the team.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by NHS?

Me and my manager were really close by the end so this made it easier to go into work each day. Being a member of the team meant I felt valued.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. Started off with a good induction week and the training was ongoing, I always knew where I needed to be which was different to some friends.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

My tutor was easily contactable via email and this worked well as I didn't really need them much, but was nice to know I could meet if needed.

9/10

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

My manager/supervisor met with me at least once a week and I was able to contact them more if needed, or just ask another member of the team if I needed to.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

It was a bit basic and not as much as I would have liked living in London, but meant things like travel and basic food costs were covered whilst learning.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Working in the hospital meant I could do bank work in other things if I wanted to but the NHS is very limited in things like special events etc.

5/10

9. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Was a nice placement and helped me to achieve my qualification without any major worries. The money helped which was more than if I went to study A-levels.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?

Make sure you keep tracking your application and keep checking your emails regularly. It took quite a long time so I had to chase some things up occasionally.