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Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Paramedic Review

at Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Degree Apprenticeship

Medicine

Catterick

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Paramedic working on a NHS Trust ambulance within a rural area
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Mixing with other clinicians within Yorkshire Ambilancs and sharing experience and knowledge

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Only a small amount of new skills have been learned.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
First year was very good, however the second was a bit disorganised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer was really good at providing support, especially my direct Team Leader
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The first year was very good, however the second year there was not much support due to lecturers leaving and no one taking their place. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has played some part in my performance, but I benefited more from ambulance placements and from my work mentor and colleagues
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
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Yorkshire Ambulance Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yorkshire ambulance is a great place to work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Yorkshire Ambulance Service?
Go for it
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