Nuclear Medicine Technologist Apprentice Review
at NHS
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Medicine
Bristol
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
5/5
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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:
5/5
Working within the nuclear medicine department learning how to scan patients, measure radioisotopes and help run the outpatient appointments on a daily basis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I feel like it's a good mix of practical hands-on experience as well as a combination of lectures and in-person practical's during the block week. It is a lot of work in terms of the level of paperwork and evidence that needs to be submitted as well as the amount of assignments and exams to do.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt how to scan patients for different procedures such as renograms, brain scans, bone and cardiac. As well as this I've learnt about medical physics, how radioisotopes are created, how they decay and how to administer them. I've learnt about different radioisotopes, the use of different collimators as well as how our gamma cameras and CT work and the protocols used for imaging.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It's very structured. A combination of online lectures and in-person practicals with block weeks outlined ahead of time and exams planned within this time as well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
I'm mostly independent with my work with minor support from other colleagues. I receive minimal support from my employer and mostly have to arrange and organize things myself.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There is a fair amount of support in the form of drop-in sessions to discuss any issues we have as well as regular meetings with my tripartite assessor to talk about any problems or issues with my apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel like it applies a lot to the specific role that I do. This is in the form mostly of the medical physics which applies a great deal to the radioisotopes we use and is a core staple in how our machines work and how nuclear medicine itself works as well.
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
There are some activities hosted regularly by the trust that you can attend although I do not attend many of these due to working.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel like the atmosphere and trust shown by the employer makes for a nice working environment. There's also plenty of opportunities to do additional training that helps with your role within the NHS.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Look around for various opportunities as there's usually multiple different areas you can work in. Also look into any apprenticeships being run by the trust if you want to improve your career prospects.
