Please download the template above and email your nomination to PEF.inbox@mft.nhs.uk

Always carry out any clinical skills in line with policy and always under direct supervision.

Some policies you may want to read:

• ANTT Policy

• Dress Code & Uniform Policy

• Adult Urinary Catherisation & Catheter Care Policy

• Blood Transfusion Policy

• Moving & Handling Policy

• Infection Prevention and Control Policy

• Point of Care Testing Policy

• Injectable Medicines Policy

• Lone Worker Policy

Remember: It is your responsibility to work within your scope of practice!

It is important for you to ensure your practice educator is assigned at the beginning of your placement. Please ensure you contact your placement before commencing to ensure an educator has been assigned to you on your first day.

Additionally, you will need to ensure that your orientation and initial interview are completed ideally on the first day. As PARE is your responsibility we encourage you to make sure that this is carried out timely, and that any concerns are raised early enough for your assessor assist.  

*Your break is not included in your hours on your timesheet*

All learners are expected to partake in the service hours of your placement environment (e.g. the 24 hour / 7 days a week shift pattern)

Please be respectful to the LEELs who complete your off duty.

Any changes to the off duty need to be discussed with the LEELs or Ward Manager to ensure adequate supervision and support for learners on each shift.

It is the learners responsibility to report sickness / absence to your placement area prior to your shift. Upon returning to practice please contact the team to inform them of your return.

Please ensure you follow the university guidance in reporting absence.

HEEs brand-new nursing, midwifery and trainee nursing associate student hub has just launched. The hub informs students about available resources, how to access support and see the study journeys of their peers.

A useful support tool for learners.

To get your account reactivated - please email HIVE.Studentsqueries@mft.nhs.uk

REMINDERS:

You cannot use an existing support worker or NHS Professionals login when on placement as a student!

Please remember when you have access to the HIVE system, it is a disciplinary offence to look up your own details and those of family and friends on HIVE. It is also a disciplinary offence to look up details of patients that you are no longer looking after

Once you have received this back, please follow the directions on the ID badge process

• Ensure clothes are suitable for work purposes, are clean and in a good state of repair, always maintaining a standard of professionalism.

• Clothes should be free from strong smells, for example, body odour, cigarettes and vapes, etc.

• Shoes must be closed toe in line with health and safety policy, apart from staff working in an office environment.

Examples of clothing deemed unacceptable for non-uniformed staff

• Jeans*/cargo trousers

• Jeggings/leggings (unless covered by a tunic/dress)

• T-shirts with any offensive logo

• Jogging bottoms

• Shorts*

• Camouflage

• Miniskirts/dresses

• Sun, beach or spaghetti strap dresses/tops

• Any clothing that is overly revealing of the cleavage, stomach, midriff or thighs is unacceptable

• Sweatshirts* or hooded tops

• Flip flops

• Sports wear

• Halter neck or strapless tops or dresses

• Socks with offensive logo

*These items may be acceptable in some circumstances where agreed with the manager, due to the nature of the work

If you are not following the correct uniform policy, you may be asked to leave placement and return when you are adhering to policy.

If you are unsure about this, please reach out to your PEF team who can answer any queries.

Please be aware, you will need to attend the virtual Induction and face-to-face Fire Safety sessions during your time within MFT. This must be attended during your placement and not before. Further information can be found on the links below:

Click Me for MFT Induction Dates!

Click Me for Fire Safety Dates!

If you are a AHP learner with set days in practice which do not fall on a Monday for the virtual induction. Please contact our PEF.inbox@mft.nhs.uk to let them know of your non-attendance due to the fixed practice days. This is essential.

Your Full Name

University

Cohort and Branch

Personal Tutor Name and Email

Please use the link to subscribe.

However, these proficiencies can still be achieved through alternative methods, such as

• Attending & participating in teaching sessions

• Completing the Educating 8 worksheets

• Engaging in e-learning or research activities

• Reviewing relevant policies

You may present to your PS/PA your notes, reflections or discuss the knowledge you have gained. If they feel you have acquired sufficient knowledge the proficiencies can be recorded as 'Achieved'

Adult Nursing Learners in Part 2 & 3 after completing your theory / simulation at the HEI & demonstrating your knowledge to your PS.

Nursing associate learners in Part 2 after completing your theory / simulation at the HEI & demonstrating your knowledge to your PS.