Medical Equipment Educator Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

Delivering training to clinicians on medical devices. implementation projects on new devices. dealing with FSNs from the MHRA. Monitoring compliance on training

8/10

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

Achieved qualifications such as PTLLS, NEBOSH. continual internal improvement with peers. development is pushed via management.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

its a great programme, the tutors at MMU are extremely supportive as are managers at Tameside hospital.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

extremely well. its being seamless starting this apprenticeship.

9/10

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

More than enough. numerous managers/specialist to help or go to for advice.

9/10

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

Once again, the support from MMU has been amazing, im only on my second unit but i feel very well supported.

9/10

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

it certainly does, I've learnt so much theory that i can apply in practice. makes me feel a whole lot more confident in my role.

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.)

not really.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

in my experience Tameside hospital have been extremely forward thinking and supportive. when i say this, i mean my division which is Estates & Facilities

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

use all the available resources. you're not alone and there are so many people willing to help.