Pre-Registration Programme Review

by Specsavers

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The pre-registration year was by far the most challenging year of my life but I relished the experience and learnt so many new skills.

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

    • Having good colleagues is vital and I felt valued because it was my 3rd placement with the store (although this one lasted for a year). I had built up a strong rapport with all team members.

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

    • As a pre-reg student you are provided with a supervisor whom supervises your work and mine conducted regular meetings to help me stay on track with my learning.

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

    • As the year went on the number of patients I was testing gradually increased and I found myself busy everyday. On many occasions, lunch had to be cut short.

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

    • I was generally given more responsibility towards the end of the placement as I was nearer qualification but I was encouraged to make decisions and use my clinical judgement by my supervisor.

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

    • The different cases of pathology and how to deal with them was invaluable learning, as was developing my own style of testing.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was generally very positive and the support staff were very helpful.

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

    • The year was very well organised with training days and exams being communicated promptly.

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

    • The company provided me with some equipment and invested in my training and exams.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • At the end of the placement, they review your performance and decide as to whether to employ you as a newly qualified optometrist.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The students regularly went on courses and there was a good social scene when we were together.

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

    • London was expensive and as I lived in Central London, rental costs were a significant proportion of my outgoings.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was good but due to the nature of the placement, I was unable to fully experience this.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The store regularly had social events for all staff members which I took part in.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Medicine

London

December 2012

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