Professional Education

The Practice Educator Team aim to influence the quality of the practice learning environment by providing support for educational input and developmental activities for students and their supervisors within pre-registration health care.

This will also extend to providing support and guidance to newly qualified practitioners within the trust, aiming to bridge the gap between student and autonomous clinician.

The Practice Education Team (PE) consists of Practice Educators and an Administrator. The team is based in Fieldhouse and offers various supports for mentors, associate mentors, staff and students including pastoral care. PE team offers support for Overseas Nurses and Return to practice nurses, as well as trainee nursing associates . We are very proactive in developing staff, and you will receive support and encouragement to undertake new professional skills and professional development.
If you require further information please contact
Practice Educator Team on Tel 01274- 366 035 or Practice.Educators@bthft.nhs.uk

The Practice Educators offer dedicated support for student midwives in practice across inpatient and community settings. The team additionally support mentors with any aspects of facilitating work-based learning and assessment, linking with the Higher Education Institution to facilitate high quality learning in practice.
Practice Educator Team on Tel 01274- 366 035 or Practice.Educators@bthft.nhs.uk

The Practice Educators offer support for students and educators/ supervisors from Allied Health Professional and Clinical Scientists backgrounds, across inpatient and community settings. Practice Educators work alongside Higher Educational Institutes to monitor the quality of placements and enhance the student experience whilst on practice placements.
Practice Educator Team on Tel 01274- 366 035 or Practice.Educators@bthft.nhs.uk

The BTHFT Preceptorship Programme has been designed for newly qualified practitioners to assist in the transition from student to autonomous healthcare professional. Our aim is to support you in the transition to your new role, developing the skills and knowledge you require to provide high quality patient care.

At BTHFT, we offer a 12 month Preceptorship Programme commencing within your first few weeks of employment. The programme comprises of three elements:

• Clinical Practice Focus Days – protected time for clinically focused theoretical learning which recognises your needs as a new healthcare professional within BTHFT and provides a safe, supportive environment for exploration and reflection. The sessions encompass a range of content exploring the reality of autonomous practice, working under pressure and looking to the future.
• Support, supervision and review by an identified ‘Preceptor’ in the clinical area – aiming to provide a supportive mechanism to enhance your transition within the clinical area.
• Personal reflection and evidence collation by the Preceptee – aiming to provide a documented account of your journey through preceptorship, recognising areas of achievement and those requiring further development.

Practice Educator Team on Tel 01274- 366 035 or Practice.Educators@bthft.nhs.uk

The nursing associate is a new health care role the Department of Health has introduced in England. The role is designed to bridge the gap between health care assistants (HCAs) and registered nurses.
What we offer

BTHFT NHS currently recruits 2 cohorts of approximately 20 trainees a year. This course runs over a two year period and follows a national curriculum framework. Trainee nurse associates are expected to attend University part time as well as complete a minimum number of practice hours.