Student paramedic Review
at North East Ambulance Service
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Newcastle upon Tyne
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
I work as a student paramedic, day to day varies depending on whether we are in training school receiving face to face training from NEAS staff or gaining experience working alongside paramedics assessing and treating patients face to face.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoyed it, learnt lots of new skills and the staff were really supportive and engaging throughout the course.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt lots of new skills from academic writing and gaining a more in depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to practical skills including gaining IV/IO access, airway management, advanced life support, ECG interpretation, medicines management and treating and managing a variety of minor and more complex presentation we may encounter when assessing patients.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well organised, clear timetable and we knew what we were doing each year regarding academic time, supernumerary shifts and operational shifts
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Enables me to work in my future role as a paramedic effectively
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
Lots of CPD events throughout the year although they can sometimes be difficult to attend if on shift
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend North East Ambulance Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They’ve been very supportive and encouraging throughout the course providing an engaging learning environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to North East Ambulance Service?
Learn the trust values and look at the STAR interview method
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