Performance Improvement Officer Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

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

    • Because others had to rely on me for work I felt needed and respected by them

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

    • I was never left helpless or if I didn't understand something I knew I could always speak to someone. At the same time I was given the 'support' to be independant and approach my work how I liked

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

    • There was always work to do and we completed it as quick as I could, there were times when we were swamped with work but the job taught you how to manage and prioritise and so didn't cause massive amounts of stress

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

    • I was put in charge of a whole project myself (which was worth quite a bit of money to the trust), i was also technical support for one of the hospitals computer systems

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

    • Just working with professionals who actually use business theory in a postive way as opposed to it simply being something tacked on they have to do

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Varies day to day depending on work loads but everyone always has a postive attitude

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

    • At the beginning my start date was delayed due to HR messing up my references, other than that it was very well handled with the oppertunities to go round and meet people all over the hospital

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

    • We were offered training, I have been out the office to a couple of conferences as well as them giving us access to online learning modules provided by the NHS about business

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • In the current economic climate- not great. However once you have had your foot in the door with the NHS it seems a lot easier to get back into it!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not particularly, although it was probably more on my part through lack of effort!

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

    • Cheap but poor

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

    • Salford isn't known for its great nights out - although I live in Manchester about 15 minutes away which is great for going out.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a few but non really presented easily!

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2012

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