NMAHP Workforce Programme Lead Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Responsible for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional workforce workstreams.

9/10

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

Yes strapping theory to existing knowledge

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Absorbing lots of information into a limited number of class based sessions is challenging but with two units completed and expected scores reached, I am overall enjoying the course.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Initially course was a little bumpy, but has now settled, lots of support available and I am clear who is responsible for what elements.

9/10

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

Limited due to current business pressures

9/10

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

As much as requested,

9/10

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

I have taken some of the learned techniques and knowledge into working life.

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, but I have not chosen to at this time.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Potentially valuable learning and experience to be undertaken.

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

Be prepared for the level of commitment required, particularly academic reading.