Overall Rating
3.2 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
My job role is to bridge the gap between registered nurses and hca. I can effectively take care of a team within the hospital ward, exicuting all the tasks as a nurse can do other than IV treatment. Whilest traing all my work needs to be supervised once qualified i will work under my own pin registered with the NMC.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I enjoy the programme but some areas are difficult especially when lectures dont keep the module intresting. I learn more as a practical learner, there could be more practical learning based at the university. Some areas are more intresting that others which jolds your intrest and keeps the motivation going.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Iv learnt phlembotoby, cannulations, ecgs, amongst things such as ear syringes, imunisations. I have learnt the theory behind the practical. I have developed communication skills and documentation skills. I have had various opportunities within other areas of the health care proffession. I have also develope the skill of cathaterisations in females.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Not very well at the moment, the uni runs two modules side by side for 12 weeks and have placements and assignments that run concurrently, in my first year we did 1 module for 6 weeks which in my oppinion works alot better, have more time to focus and learn
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Very little to no support of my senior team, however from the education team involved in my support they have been amazing always there if needed. They have taken to comming to my ward and help me complete the competencies that my ward havent supported. I dont think the ward understands the role
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Accedemic assesors offer lots of support, they try to lease with the employers to get the support we as students require, they have pushed for me to get to where i am and helped me reach my acedemic potential. It doesnt stop with the assesses either, there manager makes known she is available to support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The theory behind the practically prepares you for any questions patients my have, it also increases your knowledge kn policies and procedures aswell as laws that behold us as healthcare proffessionals. It also teachers us why we do the things we do in tbe waywe do them. The knowledge gives me confidence
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are plenty of extra activitys such as fitness, choirs, teams ect. They have there own social media accounts and teams. There are champion roles that you can access as well as link possitions these will all enhance knowledge. Team events introduce new people and learning experiences. Its all down to looking for what you want
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Employment benifits, long term plans. Employment gaurentee.
The job its self is what you make it, if your unhappy in a specific ward you have the oppourtunities to transfer internally, the jobs available are always new and exciting with learning oppoutunites. The nhs is a stable employer that offers rewards for long term employment
The job its self is what you make it, if your unhappy in a specific ward you have the oppourtunities to transfer internally, the jobs available are always new and exciting with learning oppoutunites. The nhs is a stable employer that offers rewards for long term employment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Be honest, transparent. Communicate in a clear persive mannor. Dont be afraid to voice your oppinion or point out something if you see if its wrong. Be confident in your ability, be firm but fair, dont feel pressured to take overtime. And above everything only work within your scope of practice.
