Registered nursing degree apprenticeship Review
at NHS
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Southwark
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
5/5
Looking after patient care. Monitoring vital observations, administering medication as prescribed, providing pre and post operative care. Escalating any deterioration to the appropriate team in a timely manner and ensure adequate documentation
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed the programme immensely because it gave me the opportunity to explore different aspect of nursing i could explore as I progress in my career. I also had the opportunity to meet with very talented lecturers who were able to share their knowledge and skills to produce future nurses.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have gained skill in wound management, safe administration of medication, escalating deterioration in a safe and effective manner. I have also improved immensely on my communication skills and working as part of a multidisciplinary team and building on my leadership skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program was structured well but there are rooms for little improvement, in areas such as spacing out assignments. Only because we are adults learners and we have placement, work, family and school to deal with in a very short period.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received a lot of support from my employer. Particularly from my ward manager and the sisters on the ward I.e the Band 6
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support was received from the lecturers, the apprenticeship lead and the course lead in other to achieve the qualification am working to acquire
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
A lot. My way of approaching situation at work has improved immensely. I am more confident in my role. I am able to plan in a timely and effective manner and now when to escalate if I have any concerns. I am also more reflective than before the programme started
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
N/A
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are very supportive of staff development. The also invest staff development and wellbeing
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Let your intentions known from the beginning of your employment in the company, that you are willing to progress your career and get to know if your future aspirations align with the company values
