Cornwall Partners in Care News

Cornwall Primary Care Training Hub have funding to explore placement of pre-registration nursing students in social care settings. The Training Hub has a history of successful partnership with the private and voluntary sector. Hosting student nurses enables staff to reaffirm their own knowledge & skills. Students bring enquiring minds, infectious enthusiasm and are keen to help you deliver best care, often becoming inspired on placements.  Students can help with care delivery, assist in daily activities, support development projects, and work alongside ALL staff

University of Plymouth is our academic support partner. More information about becoming a placement provider can be found on their website. Support is provided to meet their requirements, including free provision of Supervisors and Assessors if needed

What is involved? You would host a group of 4-5 students over 8 weeks. In addition to University Tutor support, students have a RN Practice Educator, visiting daily to provide supervision. They work with the host prior to the students arriving, to listen, understand and co-create the placement. They identify learning opportunities which can be shared by students and your existing workforce. Students are expected to understand and respect professional differences, whilst embracing collaboration to support care delivery and shared learning.

What are the benefits to Social Care?

• Collaborative health & social care learning and mutual understanding of roles
• Raising the profile and value of social care as a University placement partner
• Validation and sharing of social care staff knowledge and skills
• Professional development for social care staff & access to resources in workplace
• Support with care delivery to residents
• Opportunity to be part of a highly innovative project
• Financial remuneration: 4 students for 8-week placement = £3,968 plus an additional £1k is available to support pre-placement set-up costs

What are we looking for?

• Residential care providers
• Capacity to accommodate 4-5 students within the building alongside staff
• Good/Outstanding CQC rating
• Enthusiasm for the project and commitment to staff development
• Interested? Contact Sophie: crocker@nhs.net or Jackie: j.heffer@nhs.net

Expressions of Interest please by midday on Friday 17th June