Nursing Associate - Apprentice Review

by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Rating

8.1/10

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

Supporting patients with daily activities by engaging and promoting quality health.

9/10

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

Yes, through this apprentice, I have developed communication skills, how to effectively involve a patient and practical skills as well.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Up to date, I have enjoyed this program, because it has developed me and improved my skills in certain areas.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

To me, because is a new position I think is not well structured. Everyday different things are coming up. Nurses in the ward still don’t understand the position and it’s responsibilities.

6/10

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

My support is really appreciate from manager to practice educator. I get a lot of support from management which is every encouraging.

8/10

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

Like 60%, they’re there to support and to push us, but in the field is different. We are not allowed to work as super numeracy as stated.

6/10

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

Frankly speaking, I have developed a lot through this training and I always put myself down for nurses to use me and to teach me as well. I think I have work hard towards my qualifications, which is really important to me. Am proud of my university as well, because they have given us enough theory and evidence.

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.)

Yes, there’s is a lot to join, it all depends on you if you want to.

8/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Imperial is a very big Trust and always investing in people, as far you are ready to learn and research.

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

Make sure to choose the right field Imperial is union of Equality, Diversity and Inclusive. You will always met people of aspirational and very motivated. I will always recommend is a right place to be.