Undergraduate Nursing Placements
Info for Practices
Student nurses are the future! We are focused on increasing capacity within GPs for student nurse placements. By doing this we are exposing pre-reg nurses to the amazing opportunities that working in general practice offer, making it more likely they would choose to return on qualifying. We are aware of the constraints facing primary care, and we work with practices across South East London to make placements as accessible, efficient and beneficial as possible.
Expectation
- Students will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week
- Practices will provide adequate supervision for students in order to meet needs of learning outcomes.
- Practice assessor will have blocked time to complete students e-pads, interviews and teaching. Financial reimbursement for the reduced appointments will be received on completion of placement.
Reimbursement to practices
Practices will receive £122.54 per week - the National Placement Tariff. Additional funding may be available.
Information for Practice Assessors and Supervisors (PA &PS)
Workbooks
We have created workbooks based on the students year of study. Theses workbooks are to be used in practice and are not additional work to complete at home. The aim of them is to offer some structure to the students learning and support the PA / PS in teaching.
The workbook can be used for independent learning whilst the PA is undertaking tasks such as administrative work that they may not feel beneficial for the student to observe.
E-pad
The student will need parts of their E-pad completed throughout their placement. It is their responsibility to ensure that all relevant parts are completed within a timely manner. However, the PA/PS will need to make sure that there is assigned time to do this.
Practice Education Sessions
Each student will be invited to join a practice education session either weekly or bi-weekly. This will be with a member of the education team from SELWDH and will consist of structured sessions based on their year of study and relevance to general practice. The aim is to equip them with the knowledge needed to gain the most out of their placement and ensure they are able to actively participate in clinics. These hours will count towards their placement.
Information for student nurses
A placement in general practice is like no other placement in healthcare! You will be working directly with a clinician who will have knowledge and skills in variety of clinical conditions. In essence they are the ‘specialist generalist’.
What is expected of a student nurse
It is really important that not only you have a positive experience in general practice, but staff and patients have a good experience with having a student nurse
- We expect that students coming into general practice will be eager to engage and learn. Your practice assessor is there to help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to progress in your nursing career, but as with any placement, you will get in what you put out. If you are asking questions, and eager to get involved you will gain more understanding and skills in a variety of conditions than any other healthcare setting.
- Act in a professional manner. You are undertaking a professional course and you will be viewed by patients as a healthcare professional. It is your responsibility to portray the values and codes of the practice and NMC.
- we expect students to show respect to all members of the team in their practice. Remember these people have chosen to help the next generation of nurses and are providing their time and skills in order to help you learn.
- Show up on time and ready to start clinic
- Communicate with your PA regarding any absences or illnesses.
Please note if there is any concerns from yourself or your practice we are here to support as much as possible.
The role of a GPN is a really exciting career with huge chance for career progression. Having a placement in general practice is the first step to gaining understanding and skills required to be a GPN. Grab the opportunity with both hands!