Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.4/10

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

Daily tasks: School nurse drop in Health reviews Child protection/child in need meetings Reviewing health records

10/10

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

Developed communication, organisation and professional curiosity skills. Developed more confidence to attend meetings etc.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my job however the university programme, not so much.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Extremely poor organisation from the university. Last minute timetable changes, poor guidance for assignments, slow and poor replies from tutors.

1/10

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

A lot of support from Bolton FT. The practice supervisors, assessors and other staff are very helpful and provide me with brilliant knowledge.

10/10

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

The absolute bare minimum.

1/10

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

My qualification does provide me with knowledge relating to specialist practice, however I feel that 90% of my development to perform better in my role has come from my employer.

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.)

N/A

7/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Well organised management Good support from staff Flexible working is supported Good staff morale and trust values

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

Be yourself, be open honest and compassionate