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NHS

Associate practitioner cardiology Review

at NHS

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Liverpool

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
Performing various cardiology tests and procedures in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am finding it extremely challenging, but both worthwhile and enjoyable. It has helped me develop in many ways.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed many new skills and really improved the skills I had and have gained great new experience to put into practice.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well organised and everything went smoothly over the two years.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer has been very supportive giving me flexibility and study time to meet deadlines and learn new skills.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I am fully supported by my training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
This has made me a much more professional and thorough physiologist and hope to continue to improve and develop more in the future.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, there are golf societies, fundraising activities and even the choir if needed.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is always trying to improve and do the best for every patient every time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Be honest and caring and enjoy the friendliness and bonding in the trust.
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