Physician Assistant Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • It didn't live up to my expectations.

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

    • There was a very supportive environment, and my colleagues were all very understanding.

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

    • My decisions were respected, people did not try to influence me in any way.

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

    • In a eight hour day, there were only two twenty minute breaks, I would see 15-20 patients in one session.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given as much responsibility as someone assisting a GP, more than a nurse, less than a doctor.

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

    • Helped me immensely, improved my confidence, helped me to deal with all aspects of patient management.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a very relaxed atmosphere, conducive to work.

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

    • No time was wasted, I was busy throughout.

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

    • They arranged for me to go on two courses, both were very helpful.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, loved the work, people and the atmosphere!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Mainly lunches and dinners.

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

    • The transport was cheap, as was food and living.

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

    • I don't frequent such places.

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

    • Some courses to further my training, that was it.

    3/5
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West Midlands

October 2012

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