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Apprentice Cardiac Physiologist Review

at NHS

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Manchester

Review Submitted: February 2022

Overall Rating

2.9 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - 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
In my role, I perform non-invasive test on patients. Such as performing electrocardiographs, fitting ambulatory monitors. For examples, heart monitors from 24hrours to 7 days and blood pressure monitors for 24 hours.
I work by myself and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, over a working week, 37.5 hrs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Good programme, challenging at times.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, I have learnt how to communicate on all levels to different people. Both verbal and non-verbal communication.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
So far, some modules lectures are not delivered on the one day a week we have to to attend University.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer are very supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Good amount of support!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Continuously developing all the time.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not at the moment.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lots of skills and knowledge to be learnt.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Be patient.
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