Student Orthoptist Review

by NHS

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I was being assessed at part of my degree so it was tough

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was made feel very welcome

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

    • I was always asked if I was ok and if I needed any extra help

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

    • Clinics were mainly full

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

    • I was given patients but never left on my own with them

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They were invaluable

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were busy and sometimes stressed, I felt a bit useless that I didn't know how to help

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

    • There were mix ups as to where the students were meant to be

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

    • They knew we were there to learn and improve our skills

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There are jobs out there if we are competent and willing to move around the country

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I didn't experience the social scene

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

    • I didn't experience this

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

    • It was a quiet town so I didn't expect a good nightlife

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

    • Didn't experience this

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine

East of England

April 2014

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