Apprentice Mental Health Nurse Review
at NHS
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Southampton
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
General mental health nursing, which can be very complex at times with a very big list of things my role could but doesn't always involve
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It's what I want to do and yes I enjoy it very much
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I've developed my confidence and leadership skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It could be better, could be worse
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I feel there's plenty of support if needed, like I know its there
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots with tutorials and tutors being available to speak to
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I've been working in a support role for a long time, but there is a step up to be a nurse and this is certainly helping me make the transition
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Further training in areas that aren't mandatory
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good solid career if you care enough to do it and give your all
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
you are good enough, don't doubt yourself and just go for it
