Assistant Practitioner Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

3.5/10

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

Dementia Collaborative Care Plans and memory assessments

3/10

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

I have learnt amazing skills but I have been let down by the university on numerous occasions

1/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It was ok but really poorly managed

1/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Really badly organised to be honest

1/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I did at first, and I do from the nursing development team

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

None, they still avoid contacting me or supporting me. I still have not completed some essential exams and they don't update me.

1/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I do have a lot more physical health skills and I really enjoy the confidence I have gained in myself.

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Not at the moment. I am having to take extra study days to try and complete the exams the uni have not provided myself. Mr Preceptorship is really good.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because I have met really great people and there is a lot of enjoyment is helping others and working for an institution that does strive to give the best care.

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

Be confident in yourself. Stick up for yourself. They offer really good opportunities but in order to manage things make sure your organised and collect evidence yourself