Apprentice Junior Data Scientist Review
at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Degree Apprenticeship
Computer Science
Truro
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
Handling, manipulating and communicating key data to solve business challenges. Using machine learning, statistical modelling, and data visualisation techniques to provide intelligence and drive data-driven decisions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Hands on work combined with my apprenticeship learning with BPP has been thoroughly enjoyable. The work I complete feels meaningful and impactful.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Creating, evaluating and productionising machine learning models. Using Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit libraries) to perform analysis, correlation and machine learning. Creating Power BI dashboards and communicating with stakeholders. Using SSIS to create ETL pipelines to move and transform data into the data warehouse. SQL to extract and transform data for analysis.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Projects necessary to complete assignment coursework has been delivered by my line-manager. This provides amble opportunities to tackle the challenges required by my Apprenticeship. An initial onboarding training period was organised, helping to get me up-to-speed with the functioning of the department.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
BPP have provided a well-developed program to work towards gaining my qualifications. A wide variety of necessary Data Science skills are covered, making me confident in performing my job's duties.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
The opportunity to attend Data Science conferences, such as Data Hub, are offered. We also have occasional social activities outside of work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to a friend?
Yes
Why?
RCHT provides a fantastic opportunity to work in a complex environment to develop a professional skillset due to the numerous challenges in Healthcare. Working here has been fantastic for that reason, as well as the support received from colleagues.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust?
Having a portfolio of work, even if completed as a hobby in your free time, is hugely beneficial to demonstrate you're able to meet the demands of the job.
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