Clinical administrator Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Support 2 Consultants and 4 Speciality Doctors within Community Beds at NHFT. Typing discharge letters for inpatients at my hospital base and the hospital based at Corby, first point of contact for outpatients. Manage outpatient waiting list, send out appointments. Co-ordinate Doctors on-call rota, arrange meetings & assist with audits.

9/10

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

I have not learnt any new skills in the apprenticeship as I've only been part of the programme for approx 4 weeks and have only attended the sign up meeting

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My experience so far based on one meeting is positive

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure appears to be well organised

9/10

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

I'm well supported by my mentor

10/10

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

At the moment I have only attended the sign up meeting but hopefully will be well supported.

9/10

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

I can answer this question in more detail once I have started my qualification

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.)

NHFT provide fitness classes and wellbeing events

10/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Staff at NHFT work well together as a team, supporting each other. NHFT encourages staff to speak out about any wellbeing issues. We provide excellent care for our patients and the staff are dedicated and compassionate.

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

To work by NHFT's values