Directorate Manager Review
at NHS
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Management, Business Operations, Customer Service, Healthcare, Procurement, Project Management, Sustainability
Wolverhampton
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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:
3/5
In my current role, I support the Group Manager in developing, implementing, and monitoring business plans and service arrangements. I work closely with the Matron to ensure nursing excellence across our areas, maintaining a strong focus on patient experience and high quality care. I also support the clinical director with service improvement projects, vacancy gaps and managing operational queries associated with CD duties and have been involved with some of the recent job planning rounds.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Learnt alot
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Loads of new skills and experience that i can put in to my day to day role
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Good visible and transparent structure
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Fully supported
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Full support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Confidence on major subjects such as marketing, finance, leadership, strategy, change and sustainability
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
There is but not involved
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good job security but often too much pressure with little resource at times
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
understand the role and know what you want to achieve and get from it.
