Cardiac Physiology Review
at NHS
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
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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
Diagnostic tests for patients with known or suspected Cardiac conditions.
E.C.G's, blood pressure recordings, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiogram, pacemaker checks. Wythenshawe hospital also carries out work in a Cath lab and cardiac surgery.
E.C.G's, blood pressure recordings, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiogram, pacemaker checks. Wythenshawe hospital also carries out work in a Cath lab and cardiac surgery.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much. The course is allowing me to learn all of the background knowledge I need for an exciting and fulfilling role in the NHS.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed skills in E.C.G. Interpretation. Broadened my knowledge of Cardiology. Particularly cardiac devices as I had little knowledge before I started the course.
New skill regarding cath lab. New experiences and learning about PCI procedures and other procedures performed in the cath lab such as biopsy and valve replacement.
New skill regarding cath lab. New experiences and learning about PCI procedures and other procedures performed in the cath lab such as biopsy and valve replacement.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Well structured. The degree is covering medical topics such as Physiology and anatomy while teaching about the NHS and how it works.
Occasionally, there have been technical issues with teaching of lectures through Microsoft Teams.
Occasionally, there have been technical issues with teaching of lectures through Microsoft Teams.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We are given plenty of study time and support in the form of meetings which allow us to ask questions or ask for help. We get to see all aspects of Cardiology.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We are offered support through email. We often talk to tutors through Microsoft Teams. Tutors respond quickly to emails and act upon queries or any problems.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification of Healthcare Scientist will enable me to become a cardiac Physiologist and allow me to secure a role in a Cardiology department within the NHS.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
The Trust have extra curricular activities on the intranet.
Manchester Metropolitan University have a wide range of extra curricular activities such as sports clubs.
Manchester Metropolitan University have a wide range of extra curricular activities such as sports clubs.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to learn and achieve
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Apply! The degree is a great opportunity to progress in Physiology and to become a physiologist. The degree is informative and professional. I personally prefer this way of learning to an undergraduate degree alone as I've tried both.
