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NHS

Nurse Associate Review

at NHS

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

S61

Review Submitted: February 2022

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

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

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My role is within a school nursing team. I work mostly with Special Schools around Rotherham. I do clinics in schools, medical training for school/nursery staff, weight management advice and clinics, sleep hygiene work with families.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoyed it a lot as I liked to learn new things in different areas.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
As well as gaining skills as a qualified Nursing Associate. I have learnt many skills such as how to give vaccinations, communication with children with certain needs and safeguarding.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
From both my mentor and manager, I received a lot of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I felt I knew more about my role when completing my qualification through an apprenticeship.
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good opportunities available and great people to work with.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
N/A
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