Although implementation of the Standards to Support Learning and
Assessment in Practice (SLAiP) (NMC 2006) has been challenging,
most education and service providers are very positive about their
impact. We are pleased to share some reflections on different ways
of enhancing the practice learning environment and to identify some
of the lessons learned.
Victoria Billing, Senior Nurse
Practice Facilitation, Outlines the Placement of the Year Award at
Barts and the London NHS Trust. Designed to recognise
the outstanding work many clinical areas and mentors undertake in
supporting students during their practice placements.
Netta Lloyd-Jones, Head of
Practice Education, Oxford Brookes University and
Kate Walkey, Clinical Placement Facilitator, Nuffield
Orthopaedic Centre, Share their top tips for partnership
working. In an inspirational Mentorship Implementation
Group which has played a key role in the successful implementation
of the SLAiP standards
Janine Ling, Head of Quality and
Learning Resources, South Central SHA outlines the support for and
benefits of placement support posts in NHS Trusts and
PCTs. Highlighting the value that these posts bring in
terms of partnership working, and demonstrating excellence in
practice.
