Deputy Head of Governance Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Management of Surgical Governance processes within an NHS Acute Trust

10/10

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

Project management tools, how to engage stakeholders, change management, awareness of self and others, strategy and planning, linking of values, economics and governance in the workplace

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is challenging, you need to be organised, but the challenge is the correct level and there is a lot of support

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

This can vary between modules, however in general it is very well organised

8/10

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

Employer is very supportive

10/10

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

The support is there always, however the apprentice has to be proactive in accessing - I have no complaints

10/10

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

Report writing skills have increased, an awareness of self and others has increased - how different people operate. How to engage challenging stakeholders, and how to prepare well for a project

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 posters regarding social events however I have never accessed these

6/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a family atmosphere with opportunities to progress

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

Ask about what the succession plan for the role is and what training and developmental opportunities are on offer