Apprentice Cardiac Physiologist Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.8/10

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

In my role, I perform non-invasive test on patients. Such as performing electrocardiographs, fitting ambulatory monitors. For examples, heart monitors from 24hrours to 7 days and blood pressure monitors for 24 hours. I work by myself and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, over a working week, 37.5 hrs.

7/10

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

Yes, I have learnt how to communicate on all levels to different people. Both verbal and non-verbal communication.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Good programme, challenging at times.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

So far, some modules lectures are not delivered on the one day a week we have to to attend University.

4/10

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

My employer are very supportive.

8/10

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

Good amount of support!

6/10

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

Continuously developing all the time.

6/10

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.

4/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Lots of skills and knowledge to be learnt.

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

Be patient.