General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme

General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation is an all Wales programme, first launched in 2022. The Programme is delivered by BCUHB, with support from HEIW. It 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)