Mentors

In Greek mythology "Mentor" was the wise and faithful advisor to Odysseus. Today's mentor is a friend, a role model, an able advisor and a person who supports others in a variety of ways. Good mentors in practice are crucial to every student's learning, assisting and engaging in student learning at every stage. They need to be up to date with the continuing changes in healthcare education whilst also being good role models to the students they mentor. Their care will be evidence based and informed by research and their knowledge will span the many facets encompassed in the diversity of primary healthcare.

Mentors need to be approachable and encouraging, whilst also being the gatekeeper in upholding the high standards required in assessment processes. Practice representatives are involved in the development of assessment strategies in order to ensure that they reflect the clinical nature of the programmes. Mentors can expect a support network inclusive of clinical colleagues, education colleagues, managers and peers. Mentors are prepared for their supporting and educational roles in advance. Find guidance here to help you prepare for the responsibility of assessing a student as fit to practice and the support available to you to help you progress under achievers too. The practice documentation allows sufficient flexibility to enable students to explore learning opportunities specific to that placement. How do you begin to create and support opportunities for successful participation of students from a wide range of backgrounds? How do you support students who fail to achieve and who supports you in making this difficult decision?

In this corner of the WORLD, you will find the guidance you need for your success and that of your Team. This includes the pathway for Mentorship, starting with Associate Mentorship training through to formal mentor training available. You will find dates of mentor update sessions and further training and relevant guidelines and developments to help you develop and enhance your skills as a mentor.