Matron Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Providing compassionate, inclusive leadership and management to promote high standards of clinical care, patient safety and experience; prevention and control of infections; and monitoring cleaning of the environment.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Absolutely! I have developed knowledge in operations management and marketing, identifying models to support with accurate analysis which I have used in business cases put forward. I have developed a more rounded leadership style, reflecting on my emotions and actions and adapting and developing to improve excellent written, verbal and non verbal communication

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I have definitely enjoyed the programme, I have however found it extremely challenging during the Covid-19 pandemic to balance 50% increase in clinic work, whilst completing MBA assignments and caring for my family. This has caused me to have elevated levels of stress.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Generally well structures however it is a challenge when one module overlaps with another.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Good support from my mentor, some difficulties in getting time to complete 20% off the job training however I have managed to achieve this through work based projects.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Great support, 1:1 with study skills tutors and tutors from the different modules have been a fantastic support. The regular webinars post University study days provide the time to be able to discuss any questions you may have. Feedback following assignments could have been a bit more detailed to support with improved learning,

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It helps me to think about the stakeholders involved in the service and wider organisational context. it has support with developed of more rounded leadership skills. It has supported academic knowledge in models and frameworks which have supported accurate analysis for improvement projects

    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.)

    • No

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Excellent patient care is at the heart of everything we do, with a strong vision and strategic objectives to work towards and provide guidance to teams of how they can support the vision. Staff opinions are valued and lots of resources are provided to support well being.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?

    • Be yourself, be kind, compassionate, demonstrate your professional ability and always remember to introduce yourself with a smile it goes a long way.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Nursing

Manchester

May 2021

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