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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Health Care support worker Review

at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - 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
Healthcare assistant, assisting with meals, dressings, hygiene

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
Really enjoy the programme, helpful, filled with knowledge and supportive.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
How to do patient observations, policies and procedures, I’ve learnt lots of things about healthcare.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
Lots of support whenever needed.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
Always someone to help if needed.

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

5/5
Can always get extra support if stuck with certain aspects.

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

5/5
I had no previous healthcare experience so everything I’ve learnt has made me better at my role.

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
My ward plans social activities for staff.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Good place to work, everyone is friendly and helpful.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Go for it!
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