Learning and Development Advisor Review

Item: Learning and Development Advisor at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Rating: 4
Author: Anonymous

at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Level 4/5 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Reading, UK

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4 /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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

4/5

Assisting in the guidance and facilitation of development to all of the Organisation's employees.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

It has been great to learn a new skill which can enhance my current role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Coaching skills to enhance facilitation and to offer 1-2-1 conversations.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

With a new provider there have been some teething issues, but the support from the Trust has been good.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

My manager has been extremely supportive of my completion of the programme.

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

3/5

I think this could be improved.

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

5/5

This qualification has enhanced my skills and knowledge greatly and has enabled me to implement this in my day to day role as well as offering new specialised services.

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

Yes there are lots that are organised by employees for social activities, and more structured development forums from a work perspective.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is a great place to work, with great people!

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust?

Take advantage of the development on offer as it is the best I have seen when compared with the companies I have worked for previously, including the private sector.

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