Apprentice cardiac physiologist Review
at NHS
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Blackpool, Lancashire
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
I do ECGs in inpatient and outpatient settings. I also fit 24 hour holter monitors and 24 hour blood pressure monitors. Additionally I analyse 24 hour holter monitor. I am also training to assist in cardiac cath lab procedures, conduct exercise stress tests, and tilt tests. I also carry out general duties in the department like cleaning and helping patients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my apprenticeship. There can be a bit of uni work at times which is somethings difficult to manage but my employer gives me lots of study time do that I don’t have to do too much work outside of my normal working hours. I would recommend this apprenticeship.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to read and analyse ECGs from having absolutely no knowledge when I started the jobs. this also allowed me to learn how to analyse holter monitors. Additionally I have learned how to take automatic and manual blood pressure measurements. I have also hugely developed my communication skills with patients and coworkers.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
At work my programme is really well organised. I get the experiences and exposure to new tests when I need it and I receive appropriate and detailed workplace training. At uni my course is generally well organised and changes are usually communicated well however sometimes there is a lack of communication from the uni.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my employer. I receive plenty of study time so I can do my uni work without having to do it outside of my normal working hours. I also receive exposure to all the tests I need, and detailed workplace training in lots of areas.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Sometimes the training from uni feels irrelevant to my actually job. Most of the relevant teaching is delivered at work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The team I work with is brilliant and very supportive. Everyone cares about their job and about the patients.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Do your research into what the job involves.
