NHS Reflective Essay

Ever since I started this course I began to appreciate the importance of healthcare scientist more and their significant impact in the NHS today. I was surprised by a certain piece of information provided to us by a lecturer which was that healthcare scientist only comprise of 5% of the NHS workforce, however they are involved in 80% of all diagnostics and treatment. This goes to show how vital their services are in the NHS.

Just being in the tenth week of my first year I have gotten the grasp of what is expected of me in this course. The modules get better each week and the practical workshops help me achieve a better understanding of the topics.
Especially the ECG, in the first lesson I thought to my self how could I possibly diagnose a patient by looking at these scribbles, now with much practice I am able to interpret
I worked in the imaging department, alongside many professionals for 14 days. The most useful skill I gained from there was my enhancement in communication and confidence in my patient approach. I spent a lot of time with patients as I was responsible for calling out the patient’s name from the waiting room and assisting them to the room they needed to be in. I noticed that most patients had a fearful look on their face, after I engaged in a conversation they seemed much more at ease. That was when I realised the importance of patient communication and how much of an effect it has on their experience at the hospital.

I understand that becoming a cardiac physiologist comes with great responsibility. I am highly motivated, achievement orientated and willing to go the extra mile in order to make sure everything works out the way it should be.
I hope my passion for this position has been relayed to you as I wished. I am looking forward to broadening my knowledge in cardiac physiology and put all the theory I am being taught in university into practice with