Training & Personal Development at Ramsay Health Care

Informal training is mostly offered during lunch breaks or handover time when you can't leave the ward. Formally I have been able to advance my knowledge by completing postgraduate education. I have become a really good critical thinker, developed confidence in my clinical decisions and developed autonomy where I complete Incharge shifts overseeing the care of 24 patients.

Induction was way too short - 3 days! All the competencies and no paid time to get them done - grossly unfair In service during start of shift setting you back before you've even started.

SDLP, inservices etc all great

Pretty consistent training across a wide range of topics, mainly focused on leadership.

Training has been ok Would love more time to do certain skills or tasks as its patients lives And sometimes you don't get alot of time on the ward to do things

Online mandatory training completed yearly. site specific training and mental health related education

The training and development were a bit lacking - and I'm still not 100% confident in what I have been assessed for and signed off on. I have developed alot of skills on the job, from practice. The nurses are always happy to share their tips and tricks. I have very little understanding of other areas of the hospital in terms of who to contact for certain issues and contacting doctors.

Initially, training was focused, structured and directly applicable to my role. However, ongoing opportunities for professional development (beyond manadatory training) is limited and generally only offered the managers' favourites.

We do 6-8 week rotations in various specialties. In theatre it is pretty much all on the job training besides a few skills. We have competency sheets for each specialty that we need to do to be deemed competent.

Not much formal training, mostly informal training on the job. Self directed learning/discussion with senior staff members as new experiences or situations arise.

It would be good if there were more opportunities for education on the wards. As a graduate we had graduate-specific learning days where we learnt how to perform IV cannulation, PICC dressings, conduct during a MET call etc.

I have taken part in a range of training in my first rotation (Ramsay UK) - for example 'becoming a trusted advisor', finance training, communications training... In my second rotation (Ramsay Australia) I have access to linkedin learning. I have also taken part in a range of training for responsible sourcing, e.g. how to use the CSR platforms.

My trainer has been amazing with my development. Guiding me, asking me how best to support me and taking 'easier' jobs on shift to enable me to focus on specific jobs to further my learning has been great. The New Grad Study Days are close to pointless. Unengaging and sometimes not relevant.

I only received about 2 hours of training on the technical aspects with my second rotation however, there was always help available when needed.

Fusion learning sessions every few months to learn a workplace skill such as resilience or how to deal with changes in the workplace (moving country, dealing with different managers etc)

The majority of my training was on the job training. I liked this style of learning but do think that outside help would also be beneficial in terms of staying within best practice.

I believe new grads should be giving more training of codes and what to do

A 15 min in service every few months pretty poor

I wish there was more training for emergencies and sometimes more staff support

Very little formal training. Have learnt everything from other staff