My journey within the trust started in 2018 when I completed a week’s work experience on different children’s wards. I felt so inspired by everyone I met and knew that working within healthcare would be my dream job.
After gaining a place on a children’s nursing course in 2020 and facing some personal challenges that led to me leaving the course, I thought this dream was out of reach.
Then in 2021 I was employed by the trust as a healthcare apprentice – the start of my journey.
I found my time in the Academy really helpful as it is great to visualise and understand how we would apply what we have been learning to working on the wards.
The healthcare apprenticeship programme has enabled me to develop my understanding of care and knowledge that I will be able to continue to build upon.
I have been able to learn about all the different job roles and the importance of working within a multidisciplinary team to meet the holistic needs of every individual patient.
I have since been lucky to progress into the role of a trainee nurse associate in March of this year.
My base ward is Ward 48 at the RVI but I have completed placements within elderly care and will soon work within palliative care and paediatric A&E.
Even though it is very challenging it is so much more rewarding and I cannot wait to keep growing my career within the trust.
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