What to expect?

Student Supported Clinics are an opportunity for a group of multi-professional students to take responsibility for delivering a service for our population, supported by registered professionals.

For example, this could be;

Antenatal health promotion clinic
Physio clinic
Social prescribing service
Virtual ward provision
Population health projects
Screening services

Making this a great experience for all

Reassurance for our patients

You will be able to identify suitable services
You will be supported by University staff to set up the service
Long arm assessment can be provided where appropriate
Academic staff will ensure appropriate allocation of students

Ensuring a safe experience for our patients

Clear role and responsibility boundaries will be co-produced to ensure students work within scope of practice
Supervision model ensures timely support and advice is provided
Clear protocols for escalation of concerns in place
All placements follow existing quality assurance processes

Understanding the benefits for our patients

Allocation of appropriate training tariff
Reduction of waiting lists
Opportunity to deliver enhanced services
Opportunities for quality improvement in operational efficiency
Improve recruitment and retention
Preparing students for transition into professional registration
Contributing to the training of the next generation of healthcare professionals

FAQs

Safety

Benefits

Who we work with

Universities

Hospitals

College

GPs