trainee nursing associate Review
at NHS
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Rotherham
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
I will be responsible for the care of patients on a busy acute medicine ward. Giving medications and providing general care.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really really enjoyed this experience a lot more than I expected to, even though it has been more challenging than I expected especially during a global pandemic.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed the skills I already had and also gained a new knowledge of the human body and how it works and the treatment of illness and diseases
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured with designated study days and alternative learning opertunities.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The staff on my ward have been very accommodating and helpful.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university tutors were always available either by telephone or email even out of hours.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification will enable me to be able to administer medication and take my own bay of patients
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
My ward has its own social page where we arrange get togethers and outings. The trust offers meditation and therapy sessions. There are regular fund raising activities for the trusts charities and an awards ceremony every year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great vocation with good prospects and career progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Keep trying dont give up if its what you want to do in life.
