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Implementation of a structured programme of preceptorship for newly qualified midwives in a maternity unit

Jean Mason Mitchell Lecturer in midwifery, directorate of midwifery, counselling and psychotherapy, University of Salford

Sarah Davies Senior lecturer in midwfery, University of Salford

This article discusses the application of a structured approach to the development and implementation of preceptorship programmes with an evidence-based content to support newly qualified midwives (NQMs). The development of a programme of preceptorship for NQMs is discussed and recommendations made for current practice. All NHS trusts should consider how preceptorship programmes can be developed and implemented with a clear, robust audit trail to identify how allocated funding is used.

Nursing Management. 23, 6, 35-39. doi: 10.7748/nm.2016.e1463

Correspondence

j.masonmitchell@salford.ac.uk

Peer review

This article has been subject to double-blind peer review and has been checked for plagiarism using automated software

Conflict of interest

None declared

Received: 10 December 2015

Accepted: 08 June 2016

Keywords :

confidence - competence - midwife - newly qualified practitioner - preceptorship - preceptorship programme