Cardiac Physiologist Review
at NHS
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
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:
5/5
I work both independently and alongside my colleagues to help care for cardiac patients. This involves sometime providing a service and mainly being supernumerary to be able to learn. We see patients from being outpatients all the way up to those who are critically ill and dealing with cardiac arrest situations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am so interested and keen to learn i find that time flies so quickly at work so i have a huge level of enjoyment. The uni course itself is also interesting however some of the modules aren’t that relevant or applicable to our everyday jobs as trainee cardiac physiologists in the hospital.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Everything I have done whilst working at wythenshawe has been a new skill. I can now complete an ECG, Holter monitor, analyse tapes, exercise testing and assist effectively in the cath lab. My skills are constantly developing with the continued support of all my colleagues - everyone is always learning as i will continue to do.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The layout for each year is structured well with 4 x 6 weeks however the communication between the university and apprentices is something which could be improved. As we work 9-5 most days, time to plan ahead is extremely useful and sometimes things can be very last minute ie not finding out until the day.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My line manager at Wythenshawe is extremely supportive and will help out with anything that she can. She gives us study time for exams and assignments that we have to do. She also checks in on us regularly to see how both university and working life are going which gives us time to organise everything better.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A huge amount of support is on offer in the work place from both bosses and colleagues. Everyone is extremely approachable and willing to help out. My Boss is always interested in our progress and is wanting to help us progress both as individuals and at university with our course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Going to university alongside being in the hospital environment gives me the knowledge i need to back up my clinical skills and clinical practice. Knowing the actual science and physiology behind different anatomies and also techniques is extremely beneficial when trying to piece different things together in the hospital environment.
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
This has been difficult due to covid but we have had a christmas party.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The NHS is an extremely rewarding place to work in terms of individual progress and what you get back from helping people. Combined with the university course I have felt extremely supported throughout.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Work experience is extremely important. It shows a willingness to learn.
