Welcome to Preceptorship
Supporting Transition into Primary Care
Welcome to our dedicated Preceptorship page. Here you’ll find a range of resources, guidance and information to support your journey.
We’ve brought everything together in one place to make it easy for you to access what you need, whether you’re just starting your preceptorship or supporting someone through it.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our our Preceptorship Lead – Rebecca Richardson – we’re here to help.
To get you started, take a look at the video below for an introduction to what preceptorship is and how it can support you.
What is Preceptorship?
What's Available to Support?
For The Preceptee:
- Preceptor
- Handbook
- Fundamentals Module (for GPN’s only)
- Red Whale
- Cytology Training
- Spirometry
- Immunisation and Vaccination Training
- Venupuncture Training
- Peer Support
- Training Hub offers
- Support from members of the Training Tub team
- Support with CPD
For The Preceptor:
- Initial Training which includes:
- An in-depth look at the national preceptorship programme
- An explanation of the roles, responsibilities and skills of the preceptor
- Guidance on how preceptors can support preceptees in practice
- An explanation on how to complete the required documentation
- The development of peer preceptorship support networks
- Peer support Network
- Clinical Supervision Sessions
- ELearning for Health (Preceptor Compendium)
- Protected time
- Ongoing support from the Training Hub and Preceptorship Lead
Funded places available for GPNs on our Preceptorship Programme. For an application form please email our Preceptorship Lead – Rebecca Richardson
General Practice Nurse Fundamentals Modules 1 & 2 - University of Lancashire.
First Contact Practice in Primary Care’ (HI4033) course for AHPs working in Primary Care
Benefits of Preceptorship
Where does Preceptorship sit?
Preceptorship is part of the Nursing Career Pathway and when adopted offers a multitude of benefits for the Preceptee, the Preceptor and the Practice.
How to access Preceptorship
All that’s required is a simple application form to be filled in by the practice manager, Preceptor, or the Preceptee.
Please email the completed application form to our Preceptorship – Lead Rebecca Richardson
Once we have received the application form a member of our team will be in touch with you.
Celebrating Preceptorship
Lancashire & South Cumbria Primary Care Training Hub are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the Gold Standard Quality Mark for Preceptorship from February 2024.
This is a prestigious award that can be shared with all practices who engage in the preceptorship programme. Practices that engage with the Preceptorship Programme can display this Quality mark on Social channels, the Practice’s website and Email signatures to showcase participation in Preceptorship.
Our Latest Newsletter
Feedback
This is a recent statement from a Preceptee that has recently completed the Preceptorship Programme.
‘Stepping into primary care from a busy secondary care environment was a huge change for me, especially having never have worked in primary care before, other than as a nursing student. The preceptorship programme ensured I received all relevant training in a timely manner and was supported in doing so. I have always had a point of contact, both in practice and from the learning hub if I had any questions or felt I needed extra training.’
Rebecca Gee, Practice Nurse, August 2025.
Preceptorship Programme Guides
Pastoral Support
Pastoral support is a key element of the Preceptorship Programme, supporting wellbeing, professional development and transition into practice.
Preceptees are supported by a dedicated preceptor through regular one‑to‑one meetings, guidance, feedback and goal setting. Additional support is provided by the Preceptorship Lead, who links practices with the Training Hub.
Peer support groups offer a safe space to share experiences and reduce isolation, while clear guidance ensures concerns can be raised safely and confidentially. Access to wider health, wellbeing and training resources is also encouraged.
Resources
Useful Links and Resources
Guidance and Information for all HCPs
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A new National Induction Framework is now available for all new joiners of health and social care and which delivers on the first recommendation from the Messenger review to create an entry-level induction for all new joiners of health and social care. There are helpful guides and templates for recruiting managers to support new joiners. You will need to register for an account with the Leadership Academy to access.
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Find all Health and Wellbeing helplines, training, opportunities and resources here.
For Preceptors
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For General Practice Nurses
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The Frameworks provides a standard and greater clarity on the scope of practice for nurses working within primary care and general practice settings.
For Allied Health Professionals
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Meet the Team
We have a fantastic team to support the Preceptorship Programme. If you have any questions or queries, please feel welcome to reach out to us and we will help to support you the best way we can.
Rebecca Richardson
Preceptorship Lead
About Rebecca
Nicola Albanese
Programme Manager
About Nicola
Rhianna Whitaker
Administrator
About Rhianna
Rhianna is new and excited to provide support to the preceptorship team. She has 4 years experience in legal and aerospace administration. she gained experience in procurement, safety, and data management.
Rhianna has a Masters degree in Speech and Language Therapy and is also pursuing this as a career. She is hoping to specialise into voice therapy and clients with neurological conditions. During her studies in the pandemic Rhianna worked first hand with both clinicians and clients, her dissertation was on clinical supervision during COVID-19.