Therapy team assistant Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

Therapy team assistant working with the physiotherapists in the paediatric department working with children with additional needs. Assisting and learning new physio techniques as an apprentice.

10/10

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

I have learnt new techniques such as mobilisations for the hip, knee and ankle. The anatomy of the lower limb and treatment options.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme and feels that all the lecturers, personal tutors and apprentice mentors are really helpful.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is mostly organised however with the covid restrictions being lifted we still have some online lecturers that would be better in person. There are also some lecturers/learning that could be online which isn’t. Communication between the uni and work place could be improved as people don’t always know what is happening.

8/10

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

My employer has been really good and allowed me time for study. The other physios have been able to help with revision for exams and help with assignments.

10/10

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

I attend uni twice a week for a total of 10hrs. Everything we need to know gets taught in theses sessions and then we have access to the learning online.

10/10

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

The qualification will mean that I can become a physiotherapist. At the moment it allows me to do more than me normal job role as I have a better understanding and training experiences.

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.)

There is an apprenticeship support group available and also a couple of other groups to join.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are allowing me to carrying on working in a role I enjoy whilst study to get to the position I want to be in.

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

Ask what support they can give and demonstrate how you are going to enhance the service.