Staff education and learning
Investing in the education of our staff
We provide education and learning for all our staff - healthcare professionals, support and administrative staff, and students.
We support everyone to develop their skills and further their education. This ensures they are fit to practice in order to deliver safe, effective high quality care to our patients, and so they feel motivated and developed whilst on their career path. We have a range of fully equipped educational facilities at each of our sites at King George and Queen’s hospitals. This includes a simulation centre, seminar rooms, IT training rooms and library services. All of our facilities are accessible to wheelchair users, and induction loops are available.
Education, Training, Learning and Development is divided into five areas of responsibility:
Widening Participation
The Widening Participation Team are responsible for Apprenticeships and Non - Medical Work Experience Placements for school and college students. Apprenticeships are available to all staff. If you are interested please contact the team on extension 3859 or 2098.
Registered Workforce
The Registered Workforce team deals with student and trainee placements, HCA Care Certificates, Mentorship and preceptorship for newly qualified staff, and overseas and return to practice programmes.
BHRUT Multi-Professional Preceptorship Programme
Being a newly registered practitioner is a big achievement and something to be very proud of! However, the Trust recognises that it can also be a challenging time, during which extra support and guidance is needed. Our dedicated Preceptorship Team facilitate the Multi-Professional Preceptorship programme. The programme’s aim is to support newly registered Nurses, Midwives and AHPs (Preceptees) to effectively transition into their new registrant role. We focus on developing their confidence and competence in practice, during the first 12 months post-registration. We believe that an inter-professional learning environment has a positive impact on MDT working in the clinical environment.
Our vision is to be the best Trust in the NHS to start your career.
Who is eligible for the programme?
- Newly Qualified Nurses, Nursing Associates, AHPs and Midwives.
- Internationally Educated Practitioners new to the NMC or HCPC register.
- Practitioners returning to practice.
- Those with no post-registration experience in a hospital setting.
Structured Development programme
Our programme has been collaboratively designed to meet the local needs of staff and is aligned to both regional and national frameworks. We have achieved the National Preceptorship for Nursing Interim Quality Mark and the CapitalAHP Preceptorship Recognition Award. Preceptees are given 9 protected study days that are delivered over 10-months. The content consists soft skills such as teamwork and professionalism with a strong focus on learning through reflection and Preceptee mental health and wellbeing. The majority of our sessions are delivered face to face to allow Preceptees to build relationships with their peers which adds to their support network.
Accreditation
Our programme is accredited by Middlesex University, all Preceptees have the option of gaining 15 level 6 academic credits that can be used towards further qualifications such as a Masters pathway.
Local support
All Preceptees will be allocated a Preceptor in their department. They are experienced practitioners that are trained to provide individualised guidance. They will support Preceptees to gain experience and apply learning to their clinical practice. Preceptees will also be supported to develop area/profession specific clinical skills during their Preceptorship period.
For further information on our programme and/or the support we offer please contact:
Preceptorship Team Email: bhrut.preceptorship@nhs.net
Preceptorship Phone: 07939979682Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00
Medical Education
The Medical Education team is responsible for all postgraduate and undergraduate medical training, the Work Experience Programme into Medicine. The Simulation Centre at King George Hospital is available for teaching of all healthcare professionals, supported by a specialist team, and provides a simulation training environment, focusing on human factors and patient safety training.
Medical honorary contracts
Download the honorary process for medical staff below.
Skills Training
The Skills Training team develops and delivers training in all aspects of essential skills, clinical skills, resuscitation and care of the critically ill.
Education business
The Education Business team is responsible for oversight of all educational activity and evidence collection, commissioning, and policy. They are also responsible for the Library Service, which is available to all staff working within our Trust including students on placement, and e-learning throughout our Trust.
Education Centre events and venue hire
If you are interested in hiring out our centre during the weekend or out of hours for an Education Celebration or Training Event, please contact charleen.elton@nhs.net.