Medical Assistant Review

by NHS

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    2.8
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Really insightful and helped me gain an insight into the medical profession.

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

    • You aren't really a colleague. However they are very friendly.

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very helpful throughout. All questions answered.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Working with the House Officers and Senior House Officers, very busy.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibility was kept to a minimum

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Helpful skills and development

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very active, however sometimes there was a negative tone.

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

    • Very well organised. A++

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

    • Very limited. More insightful.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In the foreseeable future.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Average. Communication was limited.

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

    • Socialising relatively cheap however living was expensive.

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

    • Limited.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Sure, if you organised it yourself.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Medicine, Voluntary

West Midlands

August 2012

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