Personal Assistant Review

by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Personal Assistant to two Consultants in Clinical and Scientific Services. Also a Mental Health First Aider and Workplace Coach within the organisation.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Self Awareness, SWOT analysis, reinforced existing coaching knowledge, refreshed my maths and english skills, 369 degree feedback, emotional intelligence

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Its given me new insight into my role and inspired me to really get back in the learning zone

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Its good, very early days yet, some glitches in the online learning, but between myself and my tutor we keep in touch and manage to turn them around, find different ways of doing the same thing.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • 100% behind me.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • My tutor has a busy case load but we have a variety of ways of getting information across/to and from each other and updating on progress, use of apps, email etc not just the online learning framework.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I am already utilising the KSB in my current interactions with coachees, and getting more out of sessions, using more tools, giving more to the client and having more confidence in my ability as a coach.

    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.)

    • There are but i don't currently engage with them through personal choice.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They keep you accountable. The learning is very relevant.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust?

    • Go for it. Ongoing self development is essential for work life balance. Lifelong learning means you are constantly improving and updating yourself.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Healthcare Administration

Manchester

May 2024

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