Trainee Nurse Associate 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:

Blood tests ecg dressing warfarin monitoring chronic health reviews lifestyle advice nhs health checks vaccinations supporting minor ops Pre Diabetic clinic Setting up Heart Failure Clinic

10/10

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

Yes ....on placements I have learnt new skills as part of a Ward and I am continually developing the depth in which I can work in my work base area

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love all the new opportunities and learning

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Sometimes the organisation and communication between lecturers and students is slow paced and their are teething problems with new building

10/10

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

I am very lucky and my employers -especially my assessor is hugely supportive

10/10

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

Very supportive and helpful especially when feel anxious

10/10

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

I feel I am more committed to my role and enjoy it more as have further insight and depth of knowledge

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.)

Yes plenty to get involved with

10/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend the trainee NA course to any health care assistants who want to progress

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

Applying for NA course is all positive -not general NHS !