Apprentice Paramedic Review
at East Midlands Ambulance Service
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Nottingham
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
3.2 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
4/5
My role is a emergency ambulance technician training to be a paramedic. Emergency and urgent care provided to members of the public including life support, wound care, social services and transporting patients to hospital. My role includes medical interventions such as cannulation and medication administration. Working alongside a qualified paramedic.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have enjoyed up skilling and learning new skills related to the role of paramedic however the course is very intense and trying to fit in study time as well as working full time as come with some challenges. Overall I feel that the course will benefit me in the long term.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my existing technician skills such as communication, patient assessment and management of the acutely and chronically ill patient. I have developed paramedic skills such as working autonomously, cannulation and expanded my knowledge in medication administration of drugs carried and been able to be given by a paramedic.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
First year of the programme appeared to be quite unorganised and at times we didn't really know what we was doing an what was expected, however this second year seems to be more organised and structured giving clear instruction on what we will be doing and what is expected of us.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Support from my employer as been quite limited. I do have a practice educator who I have had little contact with and my DCLS has been more involved this past 6 months, attending tripartite meetings and giving advice and support. The employer as a whole could provide more support though.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Support from the training provider in the first year appeared quite limited. Although they offered support in person when trying to get hold of them via email/phone for queries, as a cohort we struggled to get responses timely. We often was told where the information was that we needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification as a whole will help me in my role giving me the knowledge and skills to do the job well. I have gained a deeper understanding of what is required of me and how I can continue to develop within the role with the added skills of a paramedic.
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
At work there are several social groups such as walking, cycling and social groups as well continuous professional development activities. These are usually run by colleagues and not the employer but the professional development courses are run by the employer and you can access these in your free time if you wish to.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend East Midlands Ambulance Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall as an employer, they are approachable and friendly. They provide support as and when needed and offer advice and guidance. Occassionaly there can be mis- communication and conflict but this is expected in any large business. Overall I am happy with my employment and enjoy the work that I do.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to East Midlands Ambulance Service?
Having a full understanding of the role and the job description. Expect to be flexible and used to change as things can change at short notice. Generally a feeling of being a bum on a seat can sometimes make you feel unappreciated so expect to work independently knowing support is there if you need it.
Student Paramedic
at East Midlands Ambulance Service
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Northampton, Northamptonshire
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1.6
