Voluntary Psychology Assistant Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Only thing that could have improved the placement would have been more client contact (howeverthis wouldnt be very practial due to nature of clients problems) and a salary.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and made me feel part of the team straightaway.

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

    • Given weekly supervision and also felt I could ask for help at any other time from a number of people.

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

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

    • Given just the right balance of responsibility without being relied on too much or put into an uncomfortable position.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Improved my confidence massively. Improved communtication skills and also time management and ascertiveness.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good balance of work but also friendly enjoyable atmosphere.

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

    • Only problems were communticating via university.

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

    • Gave me lots of time and invited me to any training opportunites that occured.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is a very competitive field but the references from my placementsupervisors and contacts made whilst on placement will help.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most employees older than me but we did have social events and I got on well with younger employees.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Living in student residences so fairly cheap.

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

    • In student area so fairly good nightlife.

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

    • 1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations

Wales

November 2010

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