Preceptorship Programme for Nurses, Midwives, Nursing Associates and Allied Health Professionals

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2008) recommend that all new 'registrants' have a period of 12 month preceptorship when they start employment.

In response to the Registered Nurse education and training challenges nationally, we have created a dedicated corporate education training team which brings a wealth of experience to support staff with different learning needs.

The corporate education team work with clinical staff in your areas, such as Practice Development Nurses, to support new starters within a positive learning environment.

The components required for creating an encouraging and professional learning environment are:

regular clinical supervision
named support person (Preceptor)
a wide range of e-learning resources
portfolio support
structured skills based training.

Clinical Supervision is facilitated, structured group reflection, set in a strictly confidential and non-judgemental environment. Empirical and anecdotal evidence demonstrates that this method of inter-professional peer and facilitator support improves confidence, morale and job satisfaction. Clinical Supervision is arranged at regular intervals throughout the Preceptorship year.