Apprentice Biomedical Scientist Review
at NHS
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Leicester
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
3/5
Handling all the sample managing, from sorting and booking samples to getting patient results out on time.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Going from school into a degree apprenticeship is difficult, especially if you've never had a long term job before. Working full time takes a lot of getting used to as do the lack of holidays (e.g. no Christmas holidays or easter or summer :( ).
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
How to use the Siemens machines for sample analysing.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Pretty well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Good support, but not a lot for new people easing into the job, but then again you can't expect to be spoon-fed. I think as an improvement they could consider allowing first year or even all apprentices to choose a shift that they prefer and maybe circling it round to keep it fair.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Depends on the topic. Working towards my qualification entails a variety of departments and modules. Some module staff are very helpful and organised, others not so much.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Not very well, Biomedical sciences degree is not extremely relevant for the job until you are a band 5 or above.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes lots.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great opportunity to get a head start in life.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Apply to a hospital in the city that you live.
