New to Practice Nurses 

Resources and opportunities to support Nurses 

Nurses who are new to working in primary care/general practice often require support with the development of knowledge and skills. There are a number of resources and opportunities available to support nurses, the information below details this support. 
 
For new to practice and newly qualified nurses who have secured a job offer within a Notts practice please reach out to Gemma Bird to see what offers of support and training are currently available. For more information please contact us at: gemma.bird5@nhs.net 
 
If you are a new to practice GP interested in finding out more please contact Phoenix Programme. 
 
We have compiled some resources for you (in the table below) based on the two year programme, many of these opportunities are available to all nurse regardless the stage of their career. For more information please contact us: alliance.hub1@nhs.net 
 
For 2025-2026 we currently have fully funded places on the GPN Fundamentals course via DMU. To request a funded place please speak with Gemma Bird and check out the course info via this link: Practice Nursing PG Cert/BSc 

Return to nursing 

The Covid pandemic has seen a valiant effort from nurses who are coming back to work on the temporary register. There are 2 ways you can return to practice: 
 
Take a test of competence 
Complete an NMC approved course 
 
Read more details on the NMC Returning to Practice website 

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New to Practice nurse scheme resources 

New to Practice scheme 
Details 
Resources 
Induction 
Any employee new to an organisation should have a robust induction programme. We have designed some resources to help with this. 
The Queen’s Nursing Institute and NHS Employers also have some great resources. Contact us if you require more information. 
Preceptorship document & career progression template 
We have developed some resources to facilitate the presceptorship process. 
 
Details of GPN network 
NATH are supporting the development of a general practice nurse group.  
There is also a closed Facebook group you can join. 
Contact us to find out more alliance.hub1@nhs.net 
GPN Supervision resources 
NHS England have developed a number of resources to aide clinical supervision. 
We will be delivering clinical supervision training in the coming months in the meantime you can use these handy resources. 
GPN Fundamentals course 
Health Education England fund a number of spaces on this course. 
Please get in touch with us to discuss if you want more information. 
DMU 
Mentors & Coaching 
The Midlands Leadership and Lifelong Learning Team provide free access to 
mentors and coaches. All you need to do is register with them. 
Quality Improvement 
We will be delivering a session on quality improvement.  
Please contact us to find out more. 
Shadowing opportunities 
NATH sit on the Nursing and Midwifery Cabinet and can facilitate opportunities  
for you to shadow nurses working within our integrated care system or further afield. 
Contact us to find out more alliance.hub1@nhs.net 
Remote consultation skills 
We will be delivering a session on remote consultation skills. 
Please contact us to find out more. 
Leadership opportunities 
A number of organisation have regular opportunities for nurses looking to develop their leadership knowledge and skills.  
Contact us for help and support. 
New to Practice Scheme 
Details 
Induction 
Any employee new to an organisation should have a robust induction programme. We have designed some resources to help with this. 
The Queen’s Nursing Institute and NHS Employers also have some great resources. Contact us if you require more information.  
Resources: 
Preceptorship document & career progression template 
We have developed some resources to facilitate the presceptorship process. 
Details of GPN network 
NATH are supporting the development of a general practice nurse group.  
There is also a closed Facebook group you can join. 
Contact us to find out more alliance.hub1@nhs.net 
GPN Supervision resources 
NHS England have developed a number of resources to aide clinical supervision. 
We will be delivering clinical supervision training in the coming months in the meantime you can use these handy resources. 
Mentors & Coaching 
The Midlands Leadership and Lifelong Learning Team provide free access to 
mentors and coaches. All you need to do is register with them. 
 
Quality Improvement 
We will be delivering a session on quality improvement.  
Please contact us to find out more. 
 
Shadowing opportunities 
NATH sit on the Nursing and Midwifery Cabinet and can facilitate opportunities  
for you to shadow nurses working within our integrated care system or further afield. 
Contact us to find out more alliance.hub1@nhs.net 
Remote consultation skills 
We will be delivering a session on remote consultation skills. 
Please contact us to find out more. 
 
Resources: 
Leadership opportunities 
A number of organisation have regular opportunities for nurses looking to develop their leadership knowledge and skills.  
Contact us for help and support. 
 
Resources: