Trainee Biomedial Scientist Review
at NHS
Placement (10 Months+)
Science
Birmingham
Review Submitted: October 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Conducting laboratory investigation. Performing maintenance of various analysers and equipment. Conducting both external and internal quality control. Adhering to standard operating procedures. Communicating with both colleagues and service users. Booking in samples to the Laboratory information management system.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
A lot. I was typically left to independently cover breaks and lunches in the haematology lab.There was high instance of staff sickness leading me to take on extra responsibility.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Liquid handling skills. Laboratory skills- micropipetting. Multi-tasking. Working within a high pressured environment. Teamwork. Independent working. Time management. Communication.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
The placement tutor didn't bother to email or reply so I didn't get any support from the university. However my training officer and colleagues in the lab were extremely helpful in guiding me through the process.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Can be very stressful and high pressured due to lack of staff but all staff were friendly, helpful and offered advice.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Very much. I completed my IBMS generic portfolio which now allows me to advance quickly in this career.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at NHS
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NHS
Stick with it. It's so rewarding.
