Apprentice Biomedical Scientist Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Analyser maintenance, sample processing.

10/10

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

Lots - pathology of multiple conditions and diseases. Analyser principles.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy it.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised - integrated work and study.

10/10

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

I receive lots of support from my employer.

10/10

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

It has been difficult during COVID-19 but my training provider has overcome this with increasing the amount of information disseminated on Blackboard.

10/10

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

It has provided me with many of the skills needed for my current role - it has provided me with much of the background needed to perform my role.

10/10

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.)

Activities are limited due to COVID-19 pandemic but yes there are many teams and societies available.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great organisation to be a part of, good pension, good amount of Annual Leave and lots of support.

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

Care about the job you are applying for and work hard to provide a great service.