AHP Preceptorship Podcast

In this episode, Hannah talks to Lisa Kalinowska (Occupational Therapist) about how route to becoming a CAMHS OT, the value of Preceptorship and also Lisa's future aspirations.

In this episode we talk to Wendy Hollands, AHP Workforce Lead at Midlands University Partnership Foundation Trust, to talk about our preceptorship partnership. MPFT were our first national partners. We talk through our challenges and importantly the huge success it has been. In 2024, we won the CAHPO award for AHP Workforce Transformation for our preceptorship partnership.

In this episode, we speak to Ryan from Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT) , about his experience as a Paediatric Physiotherapist and Preceptorship.

Ryan tells us about what led him to train as a Physio and shares top tips about completing the portfolio.

Tom, Occupational Therapist - reflects on his journey as a Band 5. He acknowledges his challenges, neurodiversity and what he is most proud of. He reflects on his Beyond Preceptorship journey and how it helped him progress to band 6.

Regular hosts Felicity Devereux and Hannah Tomkins are joined by Nurse Education Manager, Jake Chambers, to talk about the first ever Preceptorship Week at Oxleas.

We are delighted to welcome Katie, OT from CNWL talk about the long-lasting impact of AHP Preceptorship! Katie completed Preceptorship 3 years ago and is now in a Band 7 role. She reflects on elements of Preceptorship she still incorporates and how important developing that foundation of CPD is. We loved chatting with Katie again, enjoy!

We talk to Sarah who reflects on her Preceptorship experience and how it ultimately helped her become a better clinician. Sarah only completed the 12 month competencies as we launched with HDFT when she was 8 months into post but still saw incredible benefits to her practice - especially the observed practice element. Sarah also talk about her passion for Dance and how that led her on the path to becoming a Dietitian! Happy listening!

James, Rotational Physiotherapist from HCRG talks about the struggles of being newly qualified and how Preceptorship remained as a constant for him whilst rotating. James opens up about the particular time where he was questioning whether he wanted to be a Physio due to certain struggles. He reflects on his Preceptorship sign-off how far he has come, how his mindset has now changed and how Preceptorship had a big part to play in that journey. James is now training to become a CSP Steward!

We invited Kaego, a Dietitian from Darenth Valley Hospital (Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust) to talk about her experience with Preceptorship. Kaego started in the private sector as a Newly Qualified and transitioned into the NHS after 1 year. We supported her through Preceptorship and tailored the programme to suit her needs as she was further along in her career. Kaego talks about her positive experience and how it provided her with a smooth transition into the NHS!

In this episode we talk to Tara (Preceptee) and Louise (Preceptor) about their first experience with Preceptorship! Tara qualified in Europe, came to the UK, started as a Band 4  therapy assistant at Oxleas and her team utilised the Preceptorship programme to support her through a Band 5 to 6 development post. Louise, preceptor, new to the programme, reflects on how it felt like a holistic approach to support. Happy listening!