Advanced Scientist Business Development and Performance Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

Client liason, internal IT help, marketing, data analysis, gas testing

6/10

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

Some digital media creation skills, some theories on colour and marketing.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Aside from using an hour earlier session to ask for my Google account and salary, it is good. Each lecture and lecturer has pros and cons, but that isn't unique to this course.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Some lecturers have never seen the slides before, and have 0 volume control.

7/10

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

I recieve support, but the expectations are high and deadlines come from sever levels higher.

7/10

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

Minimal. I have asked for minimal too.

8/10

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

As I am not trained in marketing, so the marketing qualification will help me perform my role better.

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.)

No. Surprisingly enough, work is full of work, and I have a qualification to earn outside that.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good place to work. Consistent and transparent pay systems.

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

Know the role you arebapplying for, specifically in the context of where you apply.