Placement Year Review at NHS

The Role

Role Description

Agreement of Balances (Year End Accounts)
Non Pay Analysis
Non Pay Review
Asset Verification
Rates Review
Balance Sheet Roll Up

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

For the first 7 months of my placement I was based at Care Services (the provider arm) and was very bored and under utilised. I was moved across to the Primary Care Trust (commissioning) for Year End Accounts and I have enjoyed the work and the team so much that I chose to finish my placement there. Therefore my review is based on my placement at the Primary Care Trust.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I settled in very well and felt part of the team.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Management were always available to answer any questions I had and were always willing to help.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

During Year End Accounts the workload was a lot but now it is much more manageable.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

To start with I was given small amounts of responsibility but as time went on I was given more responsibilites.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Skills such as time management and communication will certainly be useful for my final year as well as for my future career. Skills gained from the work will also be very beneficial for a career in accountancy.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There was never a dull moment in the office and the work felt enjoyable because of it.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

My placement was gained from a speculative application so there wasn't an organised timetable for the placement.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was sent on a few training days and the management would invest their time in my development as well.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Sports and Social Club
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Future employment with the NHS isn't safe or secure due to the "White Paper" announcement from the government but my line manager would be willing to give me a reference.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My colleagues were sociable

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Cost of living was average.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The nightlife in Cheltenham is quite good.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Global emails were regularly sent regarding various activities outside of work.

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?

It takes time to settle into an organisation and the work starts off relatively basic but by being patient and working hard your responsibilities will increase and the work will improve.

Review 31/76 for NHS

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