Student Radiographer Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    1.8

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed it very much - it has been an extremely valuable part of my university course. It has given me an insight into what my future career will be like. I've learnt more on placement than in university lectures, as it is very much learning on the job.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Mostly valued - as we have been on placement a long time we have become a part of the team in the hospital. Sometimes we feel undervalued but only by a few staff members, we usually feel appreciated for the work we do.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I have been lucky in my hospital to have support from our manager and education adviser (who comes in to visit us regularly). I know of other people on my course in different placement sites that have not been so lucky.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Mostly busy. Occasionally timetabling puts you in a quiet room, and as a student you don't have much to do. This can be challenging as you feel like you are in the way.

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

    • Responsibility has built up throughout my placement, and I've been given more responsibility as I've been signed off for competencies, to the stage where I am acting as a member of staff.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very much, as I have been practically doing the job but as a student. Our placement shows us exactly what the job will be like. It also helps with academic work to see your knowledge in practice.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Not in an office, a hospital but it is mostly a good atmosphere, if not a little stressed at times, as is to be expected in a busy radiotherapy department.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Mostly well organised but we found out our placement sites with not much notice, which made accommodation booking difficult.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The staff want to train you up to be able to work in that department, and want you to enjoy working there so you will stay for your career.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Waiting for jobs to be released but we have been assured that there will be a few jobs and we will be likely to get them.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Students do not usually socialise with staff, which I find disappointing when we are part of the department for so long.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite an expensive place to rent but cheap compared to down south. Socialising is average price.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not much time for nightlife! But there are many bars and clubs in the city.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Nothing, as students are not welcome to join staff activities.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Yorkshire and Humberside

February 2018

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