assistant practitioner Review

Item: assistant practitioner at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Rating: 4.9
Author: Anonymous

at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Nottinghamshire

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5

Complete holistic assessments, arrange adaptations, care, equipment or onward referrals.
Attended various placements giving me experience working with different people in both physical and mental health settings.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

The range of placements helped me develop my skills as an occupational therapist.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I am able to complete basic and complex assessments including home visits, kitchen assessments, washing and dressing assessments.
Communication with other members of the MDT has improved and I have built solid relationships with staff, patients and families.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

The trust was very organised and offered support throughout the course.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I was supported throughout the course, I was given regular study days, supervision, and mentoring.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

Support was available if needed.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

I now look at things from the perspective of an OT rather than an assistant, this helps me look more closely at what the patient needs ot allow them to achieve their chosen goal or occupation.

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

There are networking events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The trust has allowed me to achieve a recognised qualification in OT, I would not have been able ot afford the degree if the trust did not offer the apprenticeship route.