Newly qualified practitioners
Information and resources to support allied health professional newly qualified practitioners (NQPs) joining the workforce for the first time
Preceptorship and Flying Start
For NQP’s it is likely that Flying Start NHS® will form the basis of the preceptorship period.
The recommendations for Flying Start NHS® encompass many of the same roles and responsibilities described in preceptorship, with a NQP (preceptee) being supported by a facilitator (preceptor) to complete the programme.
It is suggested that the initial preceptor and preceptee meeting outlines how Flying Start NHS® will feature in the NQP’s preceptorship programme, and both should familiarise themselves with the specifics of the programme so it is used to best effect.
The Flying Start programme and additional resources can be accessed here: Flying Start NHS® | Turas | Learn
Examples from practice
The videos below demonstrate the preceptorship journey of a newly qualified practitioner from both the preceptor and preceptee perspectives.
Newly qualified practitioner transitions- preceptor experience. Provided by Clare Carson, Orthotist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Newly qualified practitioner transitions- preceptee experience. Provided by Iona McDonald, Orthotist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
This next video includes an example from practice of the development of a regional preceptorship programme to support newly qualified practitioners in the North of Scotland. Provided by Gina McMahon, AHP Practice Education lead, NHS Orkney.
Professional body resources
Some of the AHP professional bodies have supporting resources specifically for newly qualified practitioners (note some can only be accessed by members)
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Supporting early career occupational therapists
British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Early career guidance framework for prosthetics and orthotics
Royal College of Podiatry
Early professional growth and development
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
British Association for Music Therapy
British Dietetic Association
British and Irish Orthoptic Society
Preceptorship best practice case studies
See the Supporting frameworks page for Professional Body Career Frameworks
