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University of Bath<br />

In relation to the below, how would you describe the quality of your placements?<br />

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%<br />

Supervision<br />

Flexible working<br />

Physical <br />

environment<br />

Colleagues<br />

Personal and <br />

professional <br />

development<br />

Excellent<br />

Good<br />

Satisfactory<br />

Poor<br />

Very poor<br />

N/A<br />

Excellent<br />

Good<br />

Satisfactory<br />

Poor<br />

Very poor<br />

N/A<br />

Excellent<br />

Good<br />

Satisfactory<br />

Poor<br />

Very poor<br />

N/A<br />

Excellent<br />

Good<br />

Satisfactory<br />

Poor<br />

Very poor<br />

N/A<br />

Excellent<br />

Good<br />

Satisfactory<br />

Poor<br />

Very poor<br />

N/A<br />

Please detail any comments in relation to your experience on placement (Please include comments<br />

relating to placements abroad if applicable).<br />

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One placement was very far away but the course paid for my accommodation, which was a blessing in disguise as I actually<br />

got some work done in the evenings! I have been very lucky in that all of my supervisors have been exceptional - really<br />

skilled and great supervisors. Everyone has their own stance and beliefs, which is really interesting to learn from and<br />

helps you reflect on your own style and what kind of therapist you want to be. Changing every 6 months is daunting at first<br />

but you soon get into the swing of it. <strong>The</strong> mid-placement review and placement contract are really good for ensuring you<br />

are getting what you want and need from your placement. I am aware that not everyone’s experiences on placement have<br />

been as good as mine.<br />

My overall experience of placements so far has been really good. I’ve always had very helpful supervisors and supportive<br />

teams to work in. I think if these two things are ok, everything else follows.<br />

Placements can always be a bit of a mixed bag, but generally they have been great! Placements are decided for you for<br />

the first two years but in the final year the course team are great at trying to match your elective placements to your interests<br />

and needs.<br />

For the four core placements we have little say or control over where we are placed. <strong>The</strong> placements are assigned based<br />

on training needs, which is sensible, and if there are particular circumstances which need to be taken into account (i.e.<br />

children or commitments) then these will be considered and are usually accounted for. <strong>The</strong> final two placements are again<br />

placed based on needs but we suggest placements which would appeal to us. <strong>The</strong> courses are very good at understanding<br />

our thoughts behind choosing these placements so if the placement is not available an appropriate alternative can be<br />

offered. This is usually done in negotiation with the trainee and feels collaborative.<br />

Had very good supervisors and mix of interesting placements.<br />

It can be hard adjusting to different supervisors expectations of trainees.<br />

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