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Higherin
NHS

Deputy Head of Governance Review

at NHS

Degree Apprenticeship

Wigan

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Management of Surgical Governance processes within an NHS Acute Trust
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is challenging, you need to be organised, but the challenge is the correct level and there is a lot of support

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Project management tools, how to engage stakeholders, change management, awareness of self and others, strategy and planning, linking of values, economics and governance in the workplace

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
This can vary between modules, however in general it is very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employer is very supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The support is there always, however the apprentice has to be proactive in accessing - I have no complaints
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Report writing skills have increased, an awareness of self and others has increased - how different people operate. How to engage challenging stakeholders, and how to prepare well for a project
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 posters regarding social events however I have never accessed these

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a family atmosphere with opportunities to progress
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
Ask about what the succession plan for the role is and what training and developmental opportunities are on offer
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