Healthcare Assistant Review
at Nuffield Health
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Review Submitted: March 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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
Providing person centred care to patients, performing tests and assisting with procedures. Following policies and procedures to maintain a safe, caring environment for patients and staff. Using computerised system to update and document on patient records and booking appointments.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme, tutorials are straight forward and enable me to find ways to work shadow new skills and knowledge, also observing the wider roles of the hospital and how what we all do affects other departments. This course gives me the opportunity to do this.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed skills by expanding knowledge in all areas of role, putting more theory behind the things we do everyday and having time to reflect on situations enables me to have better understanding .
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Topics are set each month and a 2 year plan is given at the beginning of the programme so you can see what to expect.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive, and I have monthly check ins to see if there is anything I need. I tend to think of work shadow ideas with my tutor and then my employer gives me the time I need to fulfil my 'off the job hours'
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Everything is provided on the Bud platform, activities and tutorials. Teams meetings are regular and tutor is contactable if needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The reflection accounts have been a big help, not something I've ever done before but very worthwhile to stop and think what happened, and the outcome. Having this time to spend more time discussing with colleagues to improve the way we do things.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
There aren't any extra-curricular activities to get involved in at my work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Nuffield Health to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A friendly place to work and varied tasks in roles. There are opportunities to learn and develop skills for those who want to progress, and I have a supportive Manager and colleagues.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nuffield Health?
Be prepared for a busy environment, breadth of knowledge and skills needed for a very varied range of specialisms in healthcare. Job satisfaction will come if you put in the hard work.
