Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Colorectal Oncology Specialist Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Treatment planning and review in an outpatient setting of a specialist oncology hospital.

8/10

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

Clinical Assessment, Non medical prescribing.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Fairly well considering the current pressures on the NHS

8/10

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

I was provided with enough study time to complete my course.

8/10

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

Very good support to navigate some complex learning objectives. The apprenticeship of the course can be difficult to understand.

9/10

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

I would not be able to legally practice without the qualification.

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 difficult to attend for clinical staff due to patient commintments.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

High quality patient care and knowledge.

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

Ensure you have a clear job plan agreed with your employers.