FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What about clinical experience?

Although clinical experience is something new models of placements such as simulation are unable to provide, there are a number of transferrable skills that these placement/supervision models offer which are relevant and can inform future practice. These skills can include increasing confidence, communication, job role understanding, autonomy, time management, collaboration, peer-learning, organisation, project planning, presenting.

If I work from home, do I have to work 9-5?

Ideally, when on an online placement and working from home, your supervisors may want you to try to complete a 9-5 where possible. Before or as you start you placement, discuss this with your supervisor so you can be sure where you stand. With my placement, I have been going to the gym in the mornings then working an hour or two later in the evening. As long as you take the initiative to make up the time, your supervisor may be lenient but do check!

Why are these placements needed?

Due an increased demand for student placements, coupled with the the pandemic and increasing demands on the NHS, there has been a lack of practical placements available in clinical settings (Taylor, Angel, Nyanga and Dickson, 2017).

Therefore, alternative formats to traditional placements need to be provided for upcoming cohorts to meet the demand of AHP newly qualified staff (Taylor, Angel, Nyanga and Dickson, 2017).