Project Support Assistant Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • 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.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

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

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

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

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

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

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

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

    • 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.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 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.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • My colleagues were sociable

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cost of living was average.

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

    • The nightlife in Cheltenham is quite good.

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

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

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Wales

July 2010

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