Project Manager Review

As part of the Regional Clinical Leadership Team it is our role to provide clinical expertise (Nursing, Midwifery and AHP specific) to the Midlands. My role specifically focusses on leading programmes of work as well as the strategic development of the teams future and therefore the future for the Nursing and AHP workforce. My role includes stakeholder engagement (internal and external), project planning, risk management, writing papers and/or presenting at board level, event management and line management in a matrix style of working. However, the definition of these and what that looks like on a day to day basis is very different and I take pride and enjoy being able to work in different styles and having variety to my role as per the business demands.

Yes. In particular leadership skills. The personal leadership focus had very good timing in terms of how we make the most of virtual teams and working environments. Very helpful as we as an organisation move to new ways of working. Also, strategy has always been something I talked about and now to have the theory behind it gives confidence

[This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] I would say it has taken me out of my comfort zone, given me the opportunity to meet and network with others and learn new knowledge and skills.

[This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]I find given this is an apprenticeship (and we have full time jobs) things could have been organised much better. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] There have been changes in time table that have not been communicated and module information uploaded after the module started.

Whilst my employer on the face of it is supportive I think there is a gap in the granular detail. For example, the academic component is huge and I think sometimes the employer believes giving us a new project to do gives us our 'apprenticeship hours' when really what it does is add more pressure. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

I think the provider have been supportive, especially the MBA coach who I meet with frequently. He would be the person who really brings everything together for me. Although assigned a personal tutor, I'm not actually sure of their purpose or how to navigate the different areas. Most of the time the generic inbox is good as a first point of contact.

Although I have not completed the qualification yet, I do feel it has helped and is reflected in my leadership skills. I'm far more conscious around perception vs reality and the ethics of that. I have the confidence to use language as I now know the true meaning behind it, for example what does strategy actually mean

Yes. Whilst these have looked different over the pandemic we have had virtual quiz's, Pilates etc. As a team we also have regular coffee catch ups at which we don't talk about work related matters. Our staff networks have also organised virtual events like virtual bake off to raise money for local chatities

Yes

HEE offers a good work life balance and flexibility. I believe in the work we do which is what motivates me. There are issues and I think every workplace has them but I think with HEE you can openly challenge and make suggestions. The people are professional and friendly and there are opportunities for progression.

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