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North East Ambulance Service

Paramedic apprentice Review

at North East Ambulance Service

Degree Apprenticeship

Medicine

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Training role as a student paramedic separated between classroom based training, supernumerary emergency ambulance shifts and operational ambulance crew shifts.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Enjoyed the training provided by north east ambulance service. Training to high standard and good facilities.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New skills, as well as existing skills developed throughout the 3 year programme allowing me to progress towards registering as a paramedic.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Training organisation from NEAS side to a high standard allowing us to progress effectively with our course.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is brilliant from NEAS and has been throughout the 3 years. Always available to support when needed. Can’t thank them enough.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
All support needed is provided.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Training given by knowledgeable staff has helped massively to progress forward in my degree,
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 CPD events and ability to take part in social activities if wanted.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend North East Ambulance Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Brilliant employer, training provider with good facilities and knowledgeable staff.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to North East Ambulance Service?
Go for it! Don’t hold back.
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