Preceptorship is a period of structured transition for the newly registered practitioner during which he or she will be supported by a preceptor, to develop their confidence as an autonomous professional, refine skills, values and behaviours and to continue on their lifelong learning.
Evidence has shown that a period of preceptorship is a positive experience for practitioners facilitating socialisation, confidence and competence of newly registered healthcare staff as well as having a positive impact on the patient experience and patient outcomes as well as on staff retention.
In January 2022, Hart Ridge Consulting Limited (HRCL) were commissioned to undertake an independent evaluation to establish the current offer and experience of Allied Health Professionals (AHP) across Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW), identify what good looks like, and make recommendations to develop the programme further to ensure all newly qualified AHPs have a supported integration into the workplace. Please find the Evaluation Report here.
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight AHP Community is committed to promote the importance and relevance of effective and inclusive preceptorship to all newly registered AHP across our system. To this end we have published our Preceptorship Charter.
We invite our newly registered staff to join us for PPI training, please see our PPI Training poster for more information.
Multi-professional preceptor training launches - The first sessions of a pioneering e-Compendium are now available to support preceptors across nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions (AHP). You can find more information here.
NHS England have a selection of Preparing for your future guides for Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Diagnostic Radioagrapher and Midwife.