Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Academy

General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme

General Practice Nurse Foundation is a HEIW Programme which was launched in Autumn 2022, the first cohort of Nurses started in January 2023.

There are two intakes per year (January and July).

The programme provides a standardised curriculum with a blend of national and local learning alongside work-based learning and skills development.

The benefits of this programme for nurses are:

  • An employment contract whilst undergoing formal training over a 9 to12 month period
  • A fully funded education package that is current, evidence based and aligns with the all Wales GPN competency framework
  • Protected time for skills development and learning
  • Access to an educational supervisor
  • Focused career development leading to more rewarding clinical practice and new career opportunities
  • A peer support network of nursing colleagues and networking opportunities.

The benefits of this programme for GP Practices are:

  • An accelerated process to embed new nurses into general practice
  • A supply of nurses being trained locally
  • Improved retention within primary care settings
  • Fully funded education and training
  • Development of GPN practice supervisor role within the practice

Find out more on the HEIW website - GPN Programme - HEIW (nhs.wales)

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