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NHS

Assistant Practitioner Review

at NHS

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Rotherham

Review Submitted: February 2021

Overall Rating

3.3 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Co-ordinating the team
Cannulating
Blood sampling
PICC and midline surveillance
Dressing changes
Ultrasound
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very interesting

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes - ultrasound and leadership and management
Further knowledge in area of work
Developed confidence

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Was not very well structured
Some tutors were very good and helpful
Some tutors not so helpful
Clear instructions and assignment brief need to be simple and step by step
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Very little, studied by myself
Practical skills were taught by employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Very little
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Better understanding
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not at present

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Rewarding
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Think positive, keep going
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