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NHS

Ward manager Review

at NHS

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Macclesfield

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

3.3 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Managing and running of day today life an acute general medical ward
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy coming to uni and speaking g with tutors and other colleagues

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes feel confident

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Really good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Not great at the beginning. It was hard to get the off job times. Skill coach involved and got it finally. However they never understood the pressure on us
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good supportive team. No issues always approachable and flexible
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Brilliant, got lots of confidence and my experience and knowledge under pinned with a degre 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.)
3/5
Social activities.
Arranged staff engagement programs

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good course and good team to support towards getting the degree .
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Ensure your manager or employer understand what they are approving and your entitlement to complete the degree. Also ensure your employer support.
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