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Newly Registered Practitioners
At Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), newly registered practitioners benefit from a unique education pathway through Preceptorship which has received the National Preceptorship Quality Mark in 2023. It is specifically designed to support their continued professional and clinical development whilst supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Our Graduate Team supports:
- Newly Registered Nurses
- Nursing Associates
- Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs)
- Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
A perfect blend of personal and professional development
Graduate Programme: Years 1 and 2
Year 1: Preceptorship
The first year incorporates our 12-month Preceptorship Programme, which is designed to help practitioners transition confidently into professional practice. Our Preceptorship aligns with the National Preceptorship standards. The programme includes:
- A bespoke orientation week
- Trust and ward-based induction programmes
- A minimum two-week supernumerary period (extended to three months in critical care areas)
- Dedicated ward-based learning experiences
- An allocated preceptor for ongoing support
- Intravenous therapy study day
- Four-day Preceptorship Programme
Participants also have the opportunity to complete the programme as an accredited academic module, earning 20 credits at Level 6 or Level 7.
Look at the schedule of our graduate programme:
Year 2: Developing Advanced Practice
The second year focuses on advancing knowledge, skills and professional development while providing continued support and a standardised learning pathway.
The programme is structured around the four pillars of nursing:
- Clinical Practice
- Leadership
- Education
- Research
Participants will also complete their Practice Assessor and Preceptor qualifications, alongside learning focused on quality improvement, career development and professional revalidation.
What the Programme Offers
Our extensive education programme is designed to:
- Build confidence and foster a strong peer support network
- Support professional growth through clinical and non-clinical development opportunities
- Prepare practitioners for future revalidation requirements
- Provide regular opportunities for reflection and support with experienced facilitators
- Promote wellbeing, resilience and emotional intelligence
Preceptorship helped me find my feet in my first job. The team were so supportive
Home groups
As part of the Preceptorship Programme, practitioners participate in small, facilitated Home Groups.
These sessions provide a safe and supportive environment to:
- Reflect on learning experiences
- Discuss challenges and successes
- Share experiences with peers
- Develop professional confidence
Home Groups play a key role in creating a strong peer support network.
Having opportunities to meet regularly with other newly registered nurses and having protected time to reflect together and with a member of the team has been invaluable
Dedicated Educators
Our newly registered practitioners are supported by a dedicated team of Educators who are committed to helping them thrive.
The team provides:
- Professional guidance
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Pastoral support
- Support to develop into confident, competent and compassionate practitioners
Join us
You can view our current vacancies or organise a visit by contacting Nursing.Jobs@gosh.nhs.uk