About us
Welcome to the central hub for professional growth and clinical excellence at Bradford Teaching Hospitals. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, ensuring our healthcare professionals are empowered to deliver outstanding patient care while achieving their personal career ambitions.
Our post-registration education programmes are designed to support you at every stage of your journey—from your first day as a newly qualified practitioner to your transition into senior leadership.
Preceptorship
We provide a structured transition period for all newly registered practitioners. Our Preceptorship programme offers a supportive environment to help you translate your academic knowledge into confident clinical practice, backed by dedicated preceptors and peer support.
Click here to go to the dedicated page for Preceptorship
Leadership Development Pathway
Our progressive professional development model allows for clear, measurable progression. This pathway is divided into three distinct levels:
Bronze:
Moving from following rules to analytical and planned practice. Focus is on mastering core technical skills and managing routine patient situations with efficiency.
Silver:
Move from a task-based approach to a holistic, strategic unit-level view. Focus is on recognising patterns, managing unpredictable events, and leading a team through delegation and supervision.
Gold:
Transitioning from operational management to strategic leadership and service transformation. Focus is on intuitive decision-making, influencing policy, and system-level resource management.
Mary Seacole Programme
For those looking to step into management and leadership, we offer the prestigious Mary Seacole Program. This initiative focuses on developing the practical skills needed to lead high-performing teams and drive positive change within the NHS.
Click here to go to the dedicated page for our Mary Seacole Programme
Short Courses
To ensure our staff remain at the cutting edge of healthcare, we offer a variety of targeted short courses:
NMC Revalidation Class
Specifically designed to guide nurses, nursing associates and midwives through the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, ensuring your registration remains current and your practice stays reflective.
Your Professional Journey
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer careers. By integrating clinical practice with robust educational support, we ensure that our workforce is resilient, skilled, and ready to meet the evolving needs of our diverse community.
Meet the Team
Should you require any additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us: postreg.education@bthft.nhs.uk
John Kelly
Education Lead: Post Reg. Education
John.Kelly@bthft.nhs.uk
Vanessa Bates
Clinical Educator
Vanessa.Bates@bthft.nhs.uk