Social Researcher Review
at Government Social Research
Placement (10 Months+)
Research
Leeds
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
4.8/5
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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
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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.
Strategic analysis: analysing
the long-term interactions between demand and capacity of general practices.
Research and compiling a literature review on the current state of GP access.
Data analysis and visualisation, summary statistics and involved myself in ministerial
discussions monitoring the progress of this target.
Cluster analysis on patient satisfaction data.
This analysis was presented to the Health Secretary of State (SoS).
Working on briefing ministers following publication of new data- Every month, I worked on
the data submission of General Practice Appointment Data. This is data on appointments
that is published every month by NHS is published. The submissions I do get sent to the
health ministers.
As well as contributing to the team’s objectives through strategic analysis I had the responsibility to
also respond to various queries from the media, parliament and policy colleagues relating to GP
appointment data.
the long-term interactions between demand and capacity of general practices.
Research and compiling a literature review on the current state of GP access.
Data analysis and visualisation, summary statistics and involved myself in ministerial
discussions monitoring the progress of this target.
Cluster analysis on patient satisfaction data.
This analysis was presented to the Health Secretary of State (SoS).
Working on briefing ministers following publication of new data- Every month, I worked on
the data submission of General Practice Appointment Data. This is data on appointments
that is published every month by NHS is published. The submissions I do get sent to the
health ministers.
As well as contributing to the team’s objectives through strategic analysis I had the responsibility to
also respond to various queries from the media, parliament and policy colleagues relating to GP
appointment data.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes a lot as I contributed to a lot of work that was sent to ministers in government and influenced their decisions
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?
Data Analysis, project management, strategic thinking, communicating and influencing
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
A lot from my manager, team and university
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?
Great they were all open and always available to help
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?
I enjoyed it very much
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Government Social Research
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Government Social Research to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Government Social Research
Read and base your answers on civil service behaviours
