Preceptorship provides a structured period of support, guidance, and development for all newly registered practitioners.
This builds confidence and competence as you transition from student to autonomous professional and continues your journey of lifelong learning.
Why is Preceptorship important?
- To provide support to all new registrants early in their career
- To support retention of new registrants
- To lay the foundations for lifelong learning
What happens at Newcastle Hospitals?
We offer a 12 month preceptorship
This includes clinical support, a preceptor and a structured programme.
An allocated Preceptor
You will be allocated a Preceptor in practice – an experienced registrant who will provide you with support in your clinical setting.
Protected time
You will receive protected time for regular meetings with your Preceptor – a minimum of every three months to discuss progress and ensure relevant training has been completed.
Competencies and training support
You will complete competencies and training relating to your specific area of practice during the preceptorship period, facilitated by the Preceptor.
Preceptorship Programme
A five day face to face programme over the first year in practice including one study day each quarter and a clinical day between days 1 and 2.
The programme provides the opportunity to consolidate learning as well as peer and pastoral support and to understand Trust processes.
A range of topics are covered and you will implement a Quality Improvement Project related to your area of practice.
The Preceptorship Programme
Preceptorship programmes are planned throughout the year.
For further information or to book, please contact nuth.preceptorship@nhs.net
Day 1
- Transition from student to registrant
- Imposter Phenomenon
- Role and responsibility, accountability
- Self-reflection
- Emotional Intelligence
Day 2
- Human Factors
- Clinical Supervision / Professional Nurse Advocates
- Leadership
- Communication
- Quality Improvement Project
Day 3
- Team working
- Resilience
- Wellbeing
- Dealing with conflict/managing difficult conversations
- Quality Improvement
Day 4
- Raising concerns
- Make space for research
- Review of Quality Improvement
- Reflection
- Current Practice/Development, NMAHP Strategy
Clinical Day
- Deteriorating Patients
- Safe Staffing
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Medication safety
- Insulin Safety
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Preceptorship for NMAHPs at Newcastle Hospitals
