Category Lead Review
at Barchester Healthcare
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Procurement
Warrington, Cheshire
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
Leading on procurement activity for the Clinical category within Barchester, working closely with key stakeholders in the support teams and within homes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Greatly, it was very helpful to have the programme with the exams
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I had 4 years experience before starting the apprenticeship, so it continued to enhance my skills and to gain new theories.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
great support was offered, given time to study and take exams
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
regular tutorials and materials for learning and revising
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has helped me perform better as it has developed different ways in which we can complete procurement activities that can validate findings.
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
yes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barchester Healthcare to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work with a keen focus on employee development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barchester Healthcare?
Embrace change and with a focus on delivering quality and supporting the delivery of outstanding care
