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North East Ambulance Service

Student paramedic apprentice Review

at North East Ambulance Service

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Durham (County Durham)

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
attending jobs with a colleague/mentor, dealing with a range of medical scenarios and trauma. Administering medications and interventions
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed my programme a fair amount. Being able to apply my knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and applying them to real - world scenarios has been enjoyable and beneficial for my learning

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed existing skills I had learned as a CCA but developed and learned paramedic skills such as cannulation etc

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme has been well organised and structured. If there has been any need for changes to occur, this has been communicated in time and sufficiently
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received excellent support. This have both been in relation to studies but also due to personal bereavements.
I have felt supported and confident in approaching staff.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have received great support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification has set me up to perform
My job role well. Providing me with excellent knowledge and skills
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
There are CPD events to gain extra skills and knowledge. However these are difficult to attend sometimes due to
Shifts or availability

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend North East Ambulance Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have been supported by NEAS through my previous job roles, studies and personal issues.
I believe they give fair chances to their employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to North East Ambulance Service?
Learn the values of the company and what services they provide to the public of the north east.
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