AIRS Manager Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Managing a team of staff Supporting with queries Supporting staff with queries, training and other needs Reporting to the management team and monitoring KPIs

10/10

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

Dealing with difficult situations Mentoring staff Developing relationships with stakeholders Monitoring KPIs and ways to improve the way we do things

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is really good, the fist module was great and had given me a lot of information on working with others, supporting myself as well as my team. The second module I just started and the first session was amazing, had a good time and learned a lot in one day.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured, we are explained in advance what the next steps are and what is expected of us. The team is very supportive and offer to advise where and when needed.

10/10

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

She is flexible with my study days, offered me the opportunity to shadow and offers advice and guidance when I needed.

10/10

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

We have a good support through Moodle, emails and people available to answer any questions you need. My skill coach is very responsive and she supportive as well.

10/10

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

I have gained knowledge on how to better support my team and develop new relationships.

10/10

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.)

There are opportunities available however, I have not joined any due to family situation.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

We have good support and plenty of opportunities to learn and develop as well.

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

Ensure you discuss your experience in your application and at interview. Enquire with the recruiting manager about the role and about the department as this will be helpful in the interview.