cardiac physiologist 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:

my role is to carry out diagnostic tests on patients with suspected/confirmed heart problems. we do ECG's, blood pressure monitoring and 24 hour ECG monitors aswell as analysis.

10/10

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

Ive developed lots of new skills such as confidence, team work, compassion and knowledge.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy coming to work in a morning as no day is the same

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organised, if we have a member of staff off suddenly then it can be a little stressful changing the rota but all in all i usually know each day what i am doing at the start of the week

10/10

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

my boss is amazing, she gives me lots of study sessions and she helps me with my work

10/10

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

i get the time and support i need

10/10

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

it gives a better understanding and also makes me more confident as the more knowledge i gain the more confident i feel in meeting and helping patients

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.)

i have horses so i am busy but our work has a gym and i attend networking events and training days

10/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

i enjoy the work and i lover my team, all in all its a very rewarding job and no day is ever the same

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

go in confident and willing to learn