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operating theatre assistant Review

at Nuffield Health

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Haywards Heath

Review Submitted: April 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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
Im a healthcare assistant. It is my job to ensure that the surgeon and the scrub nurse have everything they need. I look after patients who are having surgery. I ensure that everything is well stocked so that there are no delays.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme. I have so much support at work and from my tutor at paragon. If I have any questions, they are answered quickly and thoroughly. I never feel worried to ask questions. I feel very supported working here.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt many new skills working at the nuffield and I have also learned a lot of new skills from paragon.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I would say it's very well structured. I always have a clear understanding of what I'm doing and what's expected of me. If I have any questions I feel safe and happy to ask them.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Yes I feel I recieve a lot of support from my employer. I feel he always understands my thoughts and opinions and helps me whenever i need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a HUGE amount of support from my training provider. I have regular meetings with my tutor and i always know what is needed of me. If I have any questions about what i'm meant to be doing, they usually answer within a day of me asking the questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have learnt so much from the units I have completed with paragon. I feel it helps me in my day to day role, dealing with patients, knowing how to treat and respect my patients and how to get involved as much as I can within my role.
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
No there are no extra surricular activities to get involved in at work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Nuffield Health to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Nuffield health is great, we have strict policies and procedure which ensure everything runs smoothly. We are very strict on rule and regulations so I know that my friends and family would be in safe hands here.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nuffield Health?
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