Trainee Biomedical Science Review
by University of Essex
Rating
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Skills
4.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
4.0
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Culture
4.3
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Your Impressions
4.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at University of Essex
- 7. Would you recommend University of Essex to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to University of Essex
Overview
My role was to complete required training associated with the targets needed to be achieved for a Biomedical Scientist. Alongside the completion of an IBMS portfolio.
Skills
From previous experience, I have acquired many skills however, having completed this placement year helped me develop these skills such as communication, teamwork etc. I have also developed skills such as analytical, observational and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
I was given many responsibilities during my placement year. This included performing certain tests and preparations after given the appropriate training for competency.
Support & Guidance
My training officer and all staff members working besides me, actively helped and supported my journey throughout my placement. This not only boosted my confidence but also enabled me to trust them with any problems that may have occurred.
Culture
As my placement was situated in a medical environment, I expected to see and come across many health care professionals. It was multi cultural and a very welcoming environment.
Your Impressions
With any placement or new job, the feeling of being overwhelmed is natural. This occasionally did affect the way I engaged and actually enjoyed the placement. However once I started to engage and communicate with my peers, it made my time more worth the while. I looked forward to going in everyday to meet my colleagues.
Yes
Take up the opportunity to apply to Essex as all the staff and students are very welcoming and supportive of your choices.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Voluntary
London
October 2023