Participants are directly supported within their work areas by peers, the wider team, and the preceptorship community, creating an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and professional development.
Preceptorship
The Preceptorship Tree – an introduction to Preceptorship
What is the Preceptorship programme?
The BNSSG (Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) partnership includes organisations across the area who are committed to supporting all staff with their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Our organisations value’s all members of staff and strive to create opportunity, whilst ensuring support, provision, and encouragement.
The Preceptorship programme aims to support newly registered practitioners or those within a role transition as per recommendations from the Department of Health, NHS Workforce Training & Education, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Preceptorship Standards and Framework.
As indicated by NHS England the potential benefits of a preceptorship programme can range from:
- Increase confidence
- Positive socialisation in the working environment
- Increased job satisfaction
- Feeling valued, respected and invested in by the employer
- Increased commitment to the employer and profession
- Improve patient quality of care, safety and satisfaction
The structured supported offered to all new registrants – nurses, nurse associates and allied health professionals during their first year of being a qualified member of staff. Completion is considered mandatory for all newly registered practitioners.
For more information read Early careers: Preceptorship and Beyond on the NHS website, click below.
Who is the Preceptorship Programme for?
The 12-month Preceptorship is a comprehensive, multi-professional programme designed for newly registered or transitioning practitioners, including newly qualified nurses, allied healthcare professionals, nursing associates, Band 4’s, and international registrants, starting from the date of joining Sirona. It offers a structured period of support and development to ease role transitions by consolidating prior learning and enhancing skills, knowledge, resilience, and confidence, ensuring practitioners are well-prepared for their roles.
This programme includes a structured model of work-based learning, practice assessment, and professional support, aligned with subject-focused modules and activities that encourage self-directed learning to achieve key programme outcomes. Participates are directly supported within their work areas by peers, the wider team, and the preceptorship community, creating an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and professional development.
Courses Available
- Assistant Practitioner
- Clinical Psychologist
- Community Nurse
- Community Transfer of Care
- Dietician
- Learning Disability Nurse
- Nurse Associate
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
- Public Health Nurse
- Rehabilitation Support Worker
- School Health Nurse
- Speech and Language Therapist
Benefits of a Preceptorship
What are the benefits of undertaking a Preceptorship programme?
We recognise that the first year after qualifying can be one of the most daunting times in your career. You might feel excitement at starting work now you have successfully completed your studies or you may have a degree of anxiety about your new responsibilities. To support you through this year and help you develop your confidence you will join the Preceptorship programme.
The programme aims to:-
- Build confidence and competence: Studies show that 80% of participants in preceptorship programmes feel more confident and competent in their roles after completing the programme.
- Enable smooth transition to Practice: Preceptorships reduce the stress of transitioning from education to practice, with surveys indicating a 50% decrease in reported stress levels among participants.
Funding
How is the Preceptorship funded?
Preceptorship programmes are funded through a mix of sources, including government allocations (e.g. NHS funding and grants), workforce development budgets within healthcare organisations, and partnerships with universities or health education bodies.
Preceptorship Programme Journey
What is expected throughout the year on the Preceptorships programme?
Online Workshops
- Clinical Practice
- Organisational Context of Practice
- Personal & Professional Development
- Quality & Safety
- Person Centred Care & Support
- Professionalism & Accountability
- Development of Self & Others
- Research & Evidence Based Practice
- Clinical Skills Portfolio
- Leadership & Team Working
- Confidence & Self Awareness
- Communication & Conflict
Pre-Preceptorship for Allied Health Care Professionals
What does this involve?
For Allied Health Care Professionals there is an online programme called “Step to Work” you can access.
This provides additional support for newly qualified AHPs transitioning into employment and preparing for preceptorship. Click the button below to access the Step to Work website.
Allied Health Care – Careers Day
Hear from our Preceptees
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