Communications and Information Analyst Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It can be difficult working in the NHS as every decision is under so much scrutiny

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I am lucky to be in an office where everybody is so friendly, helpful and supportive. Working hard is always recognised

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

    • Although I had to undertake tasks on my own, I have had a great deal of support if I am ever stuck from my managers. They always have time to go through things with me

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

    • Sometimes I am left waiting around for responses and sometimes I am very very busy. It comes in waves, but it is the nature of my placement I suppose

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • In terms of my specific project (communicating with GP's) I have had to take on a fair bit of responsibility as I have had to write and produce all of the documents myself

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

    • I have learnt how to apply my University knowledge to the real world. It isnt all smooth sailing, thats something all Uni students should be taught!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My office is a very nice one. Everyone gets on and we cna have a laugh

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

    • At the beginning it was a little difficult to establish my role, it was a learning experience for us all

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I have had help and advice and training in different aspects of the communicatiosn department, from online to PR

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In this current economic climate, no one can be sure of job prospects due to the huge cut in government spedning, but it is definatly somehwer ei would condsider in the future

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There where not any other placement students, as because i was mainly wokring with top managers, i was very young in comparison, so the social scene wasnt exactly buzzing

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

    • It was pretty cheap here, as its in the north the cost of living isnt too bad, well compared to London!

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The night life in Liverpool is amazing. As it is a student city there are things going on all week, it reminded me a lot of my own student city Newcastle

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

    • As I work in a hospital, there are always fuindraising events going on

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

July 2010

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