Share Your Preceptorship Case Study
We recently published our third national Preceptorship Pulse Check survey findings, delivering a timely insight into the experiences of nurses and midwives at a key point in their careers: the transition from education to professional practice.
Building on earlier surveys conducted in partnership with the Nursing Times and UNISON, this report brings together perspectives from four key groups: students, newly registered nurses and midwives, preceptors, and preceptorship leads and champions.
We’re now looking for innovative ideas and real-life examples from Preceptorship Leads across health and care.
If you’re testing new approaches, strengthening support for early career professionals, or driving change in how preceptorship is delivered — we want to hear from you.
Why submit a case study?
- Shine a light on your work and impact
- Inspire others to try new approaches
- Build momentum for system-wide improvement
- Contribute to evidence that informs national conversations
We’re especially keen to hear from individuals, teams, and organisations working in diverse settings, and from those whose voices are often underrepresented.
Download the submission form to share your case study and be part of a growing evidence base driving improvement in preceptorship.
Investment in the preceptor role is fundamental in supporting early career nurses. Authors: Debbie Cubitt & Steve Smith (article published in the Nursing Times)
Preceptorship and Beyond
Barts Health NHS Trust
The Barts Health NHS Trust Core Preceptorship Programme was relaunched in April 2024 as a multi-professional initiative designed to support all newly qualified practitioners, including nurses, midwives, nurse associates, allied health professionals, and healthcare scientists[RO2.1][AM2.2]. The programme comprises nine study days delivered over a 12-month period and offers a blended learning experience that includes face-to-face workshops, workplace-based learning, pastoral support, and coaching from senior staff.
The programme aims to provide structured support that enables preceptees to apply their learning directly to clinical practice. It encourages individuals to identify their own professional development needs, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey of reflection. Ultimately, the programme seeks to offer a positive and empowering experience that fosters confidence, a strong sense of belonging, and a deeper connection to the organisation.
Preceptorship Programme
Exemplar Health Care
A lot of work has gone into the support of students within Social Care and the development of preceptorship at Exemplar Health Care. This has been to attract nurses into the sector, to support with the workforce and give them an understanding of what careers in Social Care entail, opportunities for progression and development and support available as a newly qualified, return to practice or internationally educated nurse.
A 6-week supernumerary period is given to work alongside the preceptor, to work through a structured programme to gain skills, knowledge and competencies relevant to that service. This ensures a supported transition into the role and an understanding of the responsibilities in complex care to be a safe, efficient and competent autonomous professional.
