Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Daily tasks: School nurse drop in Health reviews Child protection/child in need meetings Reviewing health records

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Developed communication, organisation and professional curiosity skills. Developed more confidence to attend meetings etc.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy my job however the university programme, not so much.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Extremely poor organisation from the university. Last minute timetable changes, poor guidance for assignments, slow and poor replies from tutors.

    1/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot of support from Bolton FT. The practice supervisors, assessors and other staff are very helpful and provide me with brilliant knowledge.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The absolute bare minimum.

    1/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • My qualification does provide me with knowledge relating to specialist practice, however I feel that 90% of my development to perform better in my role has come from my employer.

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • N/A

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Well organised management Good support from staff Flexible working is supported Good staff morale and trust values

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

    • Be yourself, be open honest and compassionate

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Nursing

Manchester

May 2023

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