Placement Review at NHS

The Role

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I found my experience enjoyable and the work was challenging at times.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt part of the team and a valued member of our team.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Guidance was there when I asked for it.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Most of the time I was busy but after month end close down it was always quiet for a few days.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As my placement went on I was given more and more responsibility.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have been able to develop existing skills and acquire new ones. I feel the placement will show a real improvement for my final year.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

People were friendly and got along well. But when it was time to do work everyone had their heads down.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was quite well organised however there could be more events involving the other placement students in the area. I wasn't treated as a placement student but but as another member of staff.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had the opportunity to go on courses and events. There is a finance skills development website which is available for staff to develop their personal portfolios.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Flexi Time
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The graduate scheme is of interest of me. Also I have been told that if I wish to come back a job would be available for me.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was the only student in my office but there were 2 others in different offices. Events were organised to meet other placement students from different trusts which was good. I have made a few friends from that.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Well I commuted from Leeds and travelled by car and in the summer by train. It wasn't expensive to travel or socialise. I was able to save money for next year.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As good as it's always been!

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There were a few activities organised but they were often arranged in York which is further than I would want to travel.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

I really enjoyed myself (which sounds sad). I was able to apply the theories I had learnt in years 1 and 2 to real situations and I feel that this placment will be really beneficial to my last year at uni. Also make the most of the weekends and don't sleep in too late. Before you know it, it's Monday again.

Review 62/76 for NHS

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