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.
Making this a great experience for all
Reassurance for our patients
- Appropriate for your level of training/experience
- Supported by supervisors in person
- Assessed and supported by registered professional
- Academic staff will ensure the placement meets your programme requirements
Ensuring a safe experience for our patients
- You won’t be asked to work beyond your capabilities
- 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
- Chance to work as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate support
- Working together with others as part of a MDT
- Building confidence and leadership skills
- Taking responsibility for your own learning
- Preparing you for transition into professional registration
FAQs
Will I be given specific preparation for my placement?
- You’ll be able to look at information relevant to your placement on PARE
- Your placement area will provide formal preparation support for your role in the service
In a non-traditional setting how do I still achieve my proficiencies?
Placement opportunities across the programme are planned to enable you to achieve all of your learning outcomes.
What if I’m not confident to deliver a student-supported service?
- You’ll be given preparation, support from registered professionals and peers to increase your confidence levels as you work towards registration
- Any concerns can be raised via your supervisors, assessors and/or AEI staff through escalation
Who am I going to be working with?
You will work with a variety of health and social care professionals related to your service placement
Will the student-supported service account for all my placement hours?
Each opportunity is tailored to the specific placement, some placements offer experiential learning opportunities aligned with the service which are recognised as part of your placement hours
Who we work with
Universities
Hospitals
College
GPs
