Healthcare Assistant Review

Item: Healthcare Assistant at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Rampton, Retford DN22, UK

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.6/5 - 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

Observe and report patients mental state to nurse in charge and ensure follow up or escalate further
Assist in personal care
Adhere to high secure hospital procedures and policies
Use verbal de-escalation skills and physical restraint as a last resort
Maintain safety of people, property, environment, personal data and reputation
Encourage off ward activities to create a meaningful day
Complete incident reports
Take patients shopping and educate about budgeting their money

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Very much

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Medication management
NMC Code
Standards of proficiency for nursing associates
Managing complexities of health conditions
The 6 c’s and how they relate to the role of nursing associates
Using evidence and appraising research for quality care and service improvement
Transitioning to nursing associates
Learnt about the four fields of nursing in placements around the county

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Very well organised and structured.
Excellent levels of information in order to achieve the required grades for assessments

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Very supportive and high levels of encouragement, insight and trust in order to practice procedures and increase confidence

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

5/5

Covered previously

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

5/5

It has given me the answers to the questions that I have asked during my nursing career and a good foundation towards my practice when I qualify

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

3/5

There are on paper but difficult to access due to ongoing staffing issues. Even accessing support via staff counselling takes 8-12 weeks

Recommendations & Advice

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

Yes

Why?

Because when I assess my own position I can far outweigh the negatives with positives.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

Be patient, choose to model someone who is good at their role and use supervision as a form of reflection. Don’t choose to allow the politics and bureaucracy to spoil your experience. Work hard and be reliable and look after your own mental health and these skills will help you achieve anything you want.

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