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Trainee Clinical Physiologist Review

at NHS

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Warrington, Cheshire

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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
Healthcare science. ECG, Ambulatory ECG put on, Ambulatory ECG analysis, Pacemaker implant and Pacemaker clinic. Echocardiography.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The hospital/job side of the apprenticeship 10/10. The university side 6/10 felt at times like a box ticking exercise rather than learning.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt and developed many new skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Could be improved. Felt reactive to situations rather than prepared.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
10/10 phenomenal support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Responsive.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Helpful.
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
No.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Gave me the opportunity to progress and better myself whilst being fully supported. Organisation could be improved.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Be your own biggest advocate for training and opportunities.
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