Community Assistant Practitioner Review
at NHS
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Norwich
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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 work in a team who supports admission avoidance and discharge to assess patients to maintain their safety and progression away from an acute environment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my level 5 degree in health and social care as each unit I can take back my learning skills within my own role and enhance better patient/family outcomes.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I am always learning new communication skills, therapy skills involving physiotherapy and occupational therapy and basic nursing components.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Its structured very well and we are kept well informed with changes and pandemic rules and regulations.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a brilliant amount of support from the careers development team and my employer/line manager and supervisor. I feel very lucky.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive adequate amount of support to enhance my training/outcomes.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel it really has been a great opportunity to increase my knowledge base to give my patients a better understanding of their current needs and future prospects.
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
this has been restricted due to covid19 but its a very animal friendly team who likes to walk their dogs. We use whatsapp for communication outside of work & are looking at outside activities for team bonding within the summer.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a brilliant trust to work for, they look after their staffs wellbeing and there is amble opportunity for further progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Be yourself and don't be afraid to show unique characteristics.
