New to Practice Nurses
Funding available to support New to Practice Nurses
11/12/2023 update: GPN Fellowship funding is currently closed for applications
If your surgery are considering to hire, or have recently hired a nurse new to general practice, we may be able to support with a NHS England funded place on the GPN Fundamentals programme via De Montfort University. You can also access support if you are a nurse new to working in primary care regardless of your time qualified. University of Nottingham have completed an evaluation of the GPN Fundamentals Programme. Download the summary report or full report to read.
Pro-rata reimbursement
We can also potentially offer pro-rata reimbursement to the employer for up to one session per week so the individual can be released from the practice to participate in fellowship activities.
This is calculated at the individual’s actual salary cost
It is further supported by an additional 30% toward on-costs of tax, NI and pension
Calculations are based on:
FTE is 37.5 hours
A nine-session week
Reimbursement for up to one session per week (4hr 10 mins / 52 weeks)
If you would like further information please contact Gemma Bird, Practice Nurse Lead on gemma.bird5@nhs.net or alliance.hub1@nhs.net.
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.
NHS England Improvement provided support to those nurses who are new to working in primary care and qualified in the last 12 months. Full information of the general practice fellowship for GPs and nurses can be found here.
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
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
University of Lincoln offer Return to Practice (Nursing) 15 Credits at Level 6
Read and watch NHS 'We Are Returning Nurses' case studies
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