Implementation of a structured programme of preceptorship for Newly Qualified
Practitioners (Midwives) in one North West England Maternity Unit

Mitchell, JMM; Davies, S

Abstract

This article discusses the application of a structured, approach to the development
and implementation of preceptorship programmes with an evidence based content,
to strengthen the experience for Newly Qualified Practitioners (NQP’s) and support
confidence and competence in clinical practice. The development and
implementation of a programme of preceptorship for NQPs in midwifery is explored
and recommendations made for current practice.
At a recent conference at the University of Chester (2015) it was stated that Health
Education North West England (HENWE) allocates £550 for each NQP to facilitate a
programme of support to be implemented at local level. It is therefore timely that all
NHS Trusts consider how programmes of preceptorship can be developed and
implemented with a clear, robust audit trail to identify how the allocated funding is
utilised.

Citation

Practitioners (Midwives) in one North West England Maternity Unit. Journal of Nursing Management, 23(6), 35-39. https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.2016.e1463

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 8, 2016
• Publication Date: Sep 30, 2016
• Deposit Date: Feb 16, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 30, 2017
• Journal: Nursing Management
• Print ISSN: 0966-0429
• Electronic ISSN: 1365-2834
• Publisher: Wiley
• Volume: 23
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 35-39
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.2016.e1463
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/nm.2016.e1463