Lauren developed a career as a Medical Secretary in just 6 months

"From the very beginning of starting my 2 courses 6 months ago, I was given a very friendly welcome by all staff over email and in person when I went down to Newcastle for my Induction. Whilst studying my courses I was unable to get down to Newcastle to study as I worked 5 days a week and it is over 50 miles from where I live/ work so I did all of my studying from the workplace and I believe I received the utmost support from my learning coach throughout and never felt stuck to ask if I needed help or had a query.

Half way through this course was when he Covid-19 pandemic came into place, so working in a GP Practice began to become more challenging, but from the start and throughout I have had constant email updates asking how I am, which helped me to keep motivated as I had to begin to do some studying from home rather than in work hours as the majority of my work hours were taken up. Studying these courses and having the access to the amazing support from Pitman Newcastle has meant that I am now able to develop my career in Medical secretarial work which opens a lot of doors for my future and I am so grateful for it all."