Clinical Trials Specialist Apprentice Review

by GSK

Rating

9.5/10

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

Working with study teams to help maintain site management, working on various different systems to maintain centre and study contacts and file various different clinical documents. Working as STEM ambassadors to help encourage students and young people to get into STEM careers

10/10

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

Public speaking, communication, influencing others, business etiquette, collaborative working, team work, becoming more tech confident

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

So far I have thoroughly enjoyed my programme, it has given me lots of opportunities to grow and develop not only in the business world but also on a more personal level which is not something I was expecting

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme I am on is very well structured with clear job roles in each year of my apprenticeship which was made obvious when applying for the apprenticeship. it was also clear how much university work we would be doing and how this would feed into the programme

10/10

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

I have receive so much support from my employer and I have always felt that I could ask for something if I needed it. they have also been very supportive with me being a part of STEM

10/10

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

I have received a moderate amount of support from my training provider however it is all new as this is an entirely online course and therefore responses are not the same as face to face

8/10

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

I feel that it massively helps me in my role as it is science based which means that I have more of an understanding of how the studies I am working on are operating and why

9/10

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.)

Yes there have been plenty of extra curricular activities such as a Christmas ball, STEM insight events, team social activities, walking clubs

9/10

9a. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They have been an amazing company to work for so far where I have been allowed to grow and develop. There is also something for everyone, it is not only a science based company as many people may believe

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

Be yourself!