Associate Ambulance Practitioner Review

by Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Rating

8.9/10

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

Attending patients in an emergency setting, assessing, treating and managing emergency medicine and situations. Transporting patients to definitive care.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I found the course very intense which subsequently had a negative effect on my mental health. I did however leave the course learning lots of new skills and knowledge and received good results at the end.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Cannot fault the tutors and the level of support I received throughout and continue to receive on a monthly basis. Fantastic support network throughout and all tutors were very approachable.

10/10

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

After the 16 week course block I attend training school once per month where I receive a full day of tuition and support followed by a 1-1 tutorial to catch up and discuss any concerns.

10/10

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

10/10

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

Yes

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Yorkshire Ambulance Service to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel I have made amazing progress in my career at YAS, I have only worked here 4 years and the progression I have made is amazing. I’m proud of myself and couldn’t have done it without the supposed of my colleagues.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Yorkshire Ambulance Service?

Be prepared for intense work. It is doable if you commit 100%. The staff are very supportive, approachable and friendly.