Ambulance Practitioner Review

by Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Rating

7.9/10

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

Attending to and treating patient's who call 111 or 999 for an ambulance. The apprenticeship upskills me from a former technician to a paramedic by giving me the relevent knowledge and skills.

8/10

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

I have learnt all the relevent paramedic skills needed for my role along with further indepth studies of the human body and how it maintains homeostasis in traumatic and medical emergencies.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the academic side and having to review research to better understand treatment options.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It feels pretty well organised. We moved into the Daphne Steele building so there were some teething issues with the rooms but otherwise there hasn't been any issues for me.

7/10

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

I have quaterly meetings with my team leader (from employment) and my practice educator (from university) so I get in depth discussions about my course with them to see how I'm coping with studying and working.

10/10

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

The lecturers are all approachable and seem knowledgeable in their respective areas.

10/10

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

Having completed the first year, I can positively say this degree has helped further my knoweldge and decision making in regards to patient's best interests.

9/10

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.)

None at work, though I am aware of groups that exist.

5/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

In my 7 years with this employer I have had support from my line manager whenever I have needed it and feel that I am supported at all times.

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

It is not what you might expect it to be, such as the TV shows depict. Prepare for challenges with only yourself and a crew mate which can make such big differences in patient's lives.