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Paramedic Apprentice Review

at North East Ambulance Service

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: May 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
My role is now as a Paramedic, i absolutely love my job. It is so rewarding going to help patients each day. No day is the same as all jobs are different, i enjoy working with others and learning new things.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
The programme with North East Ambulance Service was brilliant, the mentors and tutors were so knowledgeable. There was constant support and I really enjoyed it.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
I learnt a wealth of new skills for my role as paramedic as well as developing existing ones from my previous role as clinical care assistant.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
The program is well thought out, organised and structured around not only the learning but by student needs.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
I could not have asked for more support, they are brilliant anytime i need them.

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

5/5
The training school were so attentive, knowledgeable and helpful

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

5/5

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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend North East Ambulance Service to a friend?

Yes

Why?

NEAS are a great company to work for, there is multiple roles spanning the entire service. They are supportive and encouraging when you want to progress.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to North East Ambulance Service?

I would say do some research on NEAS before applying, what are their goals and what do we do as a trust.
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