Apprentice Nursing Associate Review

by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Rating

7.6/10

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

1. Provide personal care to patients 2. I monitor patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight 3. I support patients with activities of daily living 4. I work with senior staff to provide good quality care to the patients 5. I accurately record all findings about my patients 6. I promote dignity and privacy to my patients daily

8/10

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

I have developed my clinical skills e.g. taking and recording vital signs, performing an ECG etc

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

This programme is a new and exciting role within the healthcare workforce. I enjoy the fact that I get to look after my patients in a more advanced way and be responsible for ensuring that my patients are well looked after holistically.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It started a bit rocky as with anything you do however I have found my pace and structure. The educational institution has been very supportive and organised to a certain extent.

7/10

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

I recieve a lot of support from my employer and always have people in place that I can speak to regarding any concerns that I may have about the programme.

8/10

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

I recieve enough support weekly

7/10

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

Learning the theory aspect of my new role and applying it in practice has definitely been great as it has helped me perform better and gain more confidence each day in practice

8/10

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.)

Not at the moment but in the nearest future

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Lots of learning opportunities and appropriate support available

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust?

Every company has its ups and downs however the benefits outweighs the flaws.