Internship Review at NHS

The Role

Role Description

To support West Kent Stop Smoking Service to hit DH quit target.
Assisting on stop smoking clinics
Assisting on events in order to refer clients in the stop smoking service
Analyse further areas of improvements in the service

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I Enjoyed every bit of it. it was an amazing experience for me

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

From day one I was treated as one of the team mates. I merged into the team very well

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Oh dear I asked question like 2 years old and asked for so much. But every one in the team was very supportive and especailly my Manager

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Honestly, it was purely on day. But it was a good mix.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Again I had so many mini tasks, of equal importance and responsibility

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I think I can never imagine the importance of what I have learnt during my placement and more importantly it gave me an insight of what The NHS is about?

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We had days out, awards and very friendly working environment

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Every one in the team was very professional, every one was s ofriendly but when it came to work, bending backs and work, work and work

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I think, NHS is known for Personal developement, in my 6 weeks I went on 5 different training courses. thats great for personal developement

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

The NHS is going through a transitional stage at the moment, so its very hard to get a job at this moment but I will get one guaranteed

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Yes, there was

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Great fun after work, drinks a few times

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

What nightlife? lol Maidstone is not as good as London for sure

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I am sure there were but I did not search for it

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?

The NHS will hopefully carry on their intership programme, I will strongly recommend one should apply, what a great place to work. The NHS is a Monster when it comes to diversity and challenges

Review 33/76 for NHS

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