Clinical Engineer Review

by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Rating

8.9/10

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

Managing medical equipment throughout the trust repairing medical equipment advising clinical users about medical devices and there uses training clinical users

8/10

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

External Manufacturer training courses management skills internal training My current degree

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my job role and the team that I work in. The company culture is very good and supportive of all employees

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is structured with sufficient support in order for me to get my qualification. I have a senior mentor who i shadow at work when I can also who i have regular meetings with.

9/10

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

I get all the support I need in order for me to complete my course. My employer has been fantastic in supporting me throughout.

9/10

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

I receive as much as needed any queries or help I need is always offered in a timely manner with significant support from tutors and course director

9/10

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

It helps me daily in dealing with the varying types of people i meet throughout the hospital. I feel this has given me a compelling look in to management and is definitely my direction after the course.

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.)

We have many activities for staff after work as well as lots of support.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

it is a great trust with good values and lots of support for staff when needed, they especially encourage staff to train and up-skill in order to get better positions in the future.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust?

Read the trust values which would be asked in the interview process