SCPHN Student School Nurse Review
at NHS
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Stockport
Review Submitted: June 2022
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
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
-Support school to meet the health needs of children and young people
-liasing and working with the wider multidisciplinary team
-safeguarding children and young people
- educating and supporting children and young people with their emotional, physical and sexual health.
-liasing and working with the wider multidisciplinary team
-safeguarding children and young people
- educating and supporting children and young people with their emotional, physical and sexual health.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have really enjoyed being able to learn new skills whilst on this course. My practice supervisor and practice assessor have been very supportive in my learning and have not overloaded me with work. This has given me time to really reflect on practice and consider how the theory I have been learning relates to practice.
Learning at uni has been really interesting however at times the extensive demands from uni/ portfolios/ work has been difficult .
Learning at uni has been really interesting however at times the extensive demands from uni/ portfolios/ work has been difficult .
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes! Have learnt and developed many skills such as:
-time management
-caseload management
- leadership skills
- working with children, young people and their families
- safeguarding children and young people (CYP)
- promoting health to CYP and their families
- working as part of a team
-time management
-caseload management
- leadership skills
- working with children, young people and their families
- safeguarding children and young people (CYP)
- promoting health to CYP and their families
- working as part of a team
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Mostly my course has been well organised.
In placement my PA and PS communicate well with me and include me in relevant meetings and learning opportunities.
Uni has mostly been organised. There has been a couple of times where there were last minute amendments to the timetable, but other than that there has not been any issues. Lecturers communicate well and I have not had any issues contacting them when I've needed to.
I would have appreciated more time scheduled in for my portfolio as often I am having to do this in my own time/ at the weekend. Also because the learning has been so full on I haven't taken any of my holidays as holidays as they have all been used for studying.
In placement my PA and PS communicate well with me and include me in relevant meetings and learning opportunities.
Uni has mostly been organised. There has been a couple of times where there were last minute amendments to the timetable, but other than that there has not been any issues. Lecturers communicate well and I have not had any issues contacting them when I've needed to.
I would have appreciated more time scheduled in for my portfolio as often I am having to do this in my own time/ at the weekend. Also because the learning has been so full on I haven't taken any of my holidays as holidays as they have all been used for studying.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has been incredibly supportive.
Throughout the course I have been struggling with migraines, my workplace worked hard to support me through this. If I have any worries/concerns I can easily speak to my manager/ PA/PS/ Student Lead.
Throughout the course I have been struggling with migraines, my workplace worked hard to support me through this. If I have any worries/concerns I can easily speak to my manager/ PA/PS/ Student Lead.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My lecturers have been very supportive and easy to contact when I have had issues. When I have needed exceptional factors they were really supportive and kind.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The learning from this course has been invaluable.
Every module I have learnt so much from and the learning has related really well to my practice. I will definitely be a better practitioner as a result of this course
Every module I have learnt so much from and the learning has related really well to my practice. I will definitely be a better practitioner as a result of this course
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
The staff meet for coffee/lunch/walks and all staff are invited
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Stockport NHS School Nursing team is a great place to work. The management are supportive and the team works really well together.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
- Be sure to have a good work/life balance
- Have a positive mental attitude during the SCPHN course and make time for yourself.
- Be aware that the academic side can be physically draining so be sure to exercise/ eat well/ get lots of sleep.
- Try to link theory and practice where possible, use study days commutes to reflect on practice.
- Have a positive mental attitude during the SCPHN course and make time for yourself.
- Be aware that the academic side can be physically draining so be sure to exercise/ eat well/ get lots of sleep.
- Try to link theory and practice where possible, use study days commutes to reflect on practice.
