Practice manager Review
at Aspiration Training
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Cwmbrân
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My main role is to ensure the smooth and safe running of the dental practice, while adhering to the regulations placed on us by various governing bodies.
I manage a small team of clinical staff as well as act as the point of contact between the local health board and health inspectorate for Wales.
I manage a small team of clinical staff as well as act as the point of contact between the local health board and health inspectorate for Wales.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It has been difficult throughout the past year to find time to dedicate to my studies due to the covid 19 pandemic. We were one of the few businesses that were able to remain open but it meant we have been busier than ever. However, it was good to have a workplace distraction.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Since enrolling on the course I have learnt a variety of new skills as well as having the opportunity to improve my existing ones. It has been useful to learn about various tools and techniques that can easily be adapted to my role and provide a more competent way of working.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised and the online smart assessor tool helps as well. I have regular communication with my tutor which ensures I am able to organise my studies alongside my full time job.
Structure and organisation is an important factor to me as my job role as practice manager means I am very busy.
Structure and organisation is an important factor to me as my job role as practice manager means I am very busy.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive of my studies. I have been allocated time to study at home so I can get units completed as there isn't always a suitable "quiet" area for me to work within the practice. My employer is always very encouraging of their staff who want to gain further work place qualifications.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have received full funding for the course I am currently enrolled on but prior to that my employer has covered all financial costs to my learning.
Further support includes time out of the standard working week to complete work and also use of the practices laptop to complete my work on.
Further support includes time out of the standard working week to complete work and also use of the practices laptop to complete my work on.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel it has helped me tremendously. It has made me feel more confident within my role as I have a better understanding of the running of the business. The training provider has been very helpful to allow me to adapt my course to the nature of the business that I work in.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
We try to arrange regular social activities as we believe it is important to give our hard working staff something back. We also attend regular training today together rather than participating in "in-house" training. A Christmas celebration is always oragnised too. Once covid restrictions allow we are hoping to form a team to participate in the local pub quiz.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aspiration Training to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Helpful tutors, I was given help with funding, very organised and structured.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aspiration Training?
Ensure you are able to make time within your working week to do your assignments, devise a timetable to ensure you allow enough time to get things done.
Ensure you have support from your employer or manager and ensure you have enjoy your job enough to want to do qualifications in that area!
Ensure you have support from your employer or manager and ensure you have enjoy your job enough to want to do qualifications in that area!
