Nursing in Primary Care

The Primary Care School supports several opportunities for nurses and nursing associates (NAs) working in General Practice.

Fundamentals in Primary Care course

The Fundamentals in Primary Care course run by Buckinghamshire New University is for qualified nurses or NAs new to General Practice to support their transition into Primary Care.

This course covers core clinical skills essential for nursing roles in Primary Care and includes an introduction to other key areas such as health promotion, screening and long-term condition management as well as offering leadership development and strengthening understanding of accountability, quality and governance.

Please note, this course is available for those working in Thames Valley only.

How to apply

To express interest, email: england.primarycareschooltvw.se@nhs.net.

For more information, please view Fundamentals in Primary Care frequently asked questions [PDF, size: 122 KB].

General Practice Nursing (GPN) Foundations course

The GPN Foundations course run by Bournemouth University is for GPNs new to Primary Care and wish to further enhance their clinical practice and leadership in their role.

This fully funded unit is an excellent opportunity for any nurse, recently employed in General Practice to develop skills in the management of clients as a GPN. Taught by clinical experts, the course includes an exploration of the context of practice nursing and of Primary Care, clinical governance and QoF.

Please note, this course is available for those working in Hampshire and Isle of Wight only.

How to apply

To express interest in the Foundations course complete the HIOW GPN Foundations course Microsoft Form.

For more information, view our GPN Foundations frequently asked questions [PDF, size:156 KB].

NA and student nursing associate (SNA) support network

Nursing associates are a growing profession within Primary Care. As such, we are bringing together NAs and SNAs working in Primary Care, in a new support network, to engage, build relationships, and provide a platform for supportive and informative discussions.

These open forums will provide a safe space to:

  • Connect with your peers
  • Identify ongoing educational and development needs
  • Reflect and explore common challenges
  • Share ideas and resources

Sessions will be held virtually every 4-6 weeks.

Attendance at these sessions can be evidenced in your revalidation or as protected learning time.

Network dates

Standards for student supervision and assessment (SSSA) training

TVW Primary Care School are delivering free SSSA training sessions for nurses and NAs supporting nursing students. This one-day session will provide you with the foundations needed to inspire the next generation of GPNs.

The course is suitable for nurses and NAs that have:

  • No previous educator experience
  • Previous educator experience
  • Recently qualified

Please note, if you were previously a qualified nurse mentor or sign-off mentor, it is mandatory to transition to the practice supervisor / assessor role, in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for supervision.

How to apply

Submit the SSSA training Microsoft Form or scan the QR code to book on to a course.

All courses will be run virtually on Microsoft Teams. Your course facilitator will share a joining link and pre-reading materials two weeks before the course.

Course dates

  • Wednesday 27 November 2024, 9am to 3pm
  • Friday 7 February 2025, 9am to 3pm
  • Wednesday 7 May 2025, 9am to 3pm
  • Friday 11 July 2024, 9am to 3pm
  • Wednesday 1 October 2025, 9am to 3pm

Practice supervisor preparation and practice supervisor and practice assessor (PS / PA) update

The PS / PA update elearning courses are designed to prepare and update nurses, NAs, midwives, and other registered healthcare professionals who support students on NMC approved programmes during their practice placements. This includes nursing, nursing associate and midwifery programmes aligned to the NMC standards for student supervision and assessment (2018).

Explore other offers

Apply for advanced practice workforce development funding Apply for continuing professional development (CPD) funding Apply for independent prescribing courses

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