The Christie is committed to providing health care professionals with effective preceptorship. This is to ensure they receive the appropriate support to develop their confidence and competence during the early months as new registrants.
(Department of Health March 2010) defines preceptorship as;
A period of structured transition for the newly registered practitioner during which he or she will be supported by a preceptor, to develop their confidence as an autonomous professional, refine skills, values and behaviour and to continue on their journey of life-long learning.
Preceptorship is for:
If you are interested in a preceptorship at The Christie, listen to our podcast series below. This focuses on real-life stories from preceptees at The Christie, their experiences and their advice to other potential preceptees.
Meet Emily Shepherd, a preceptee at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Emily speaks here about her time at the Trust, life as a preceptee and the advice she would give to new or potential preceptees.
Read more: 'Episode 1: In Conversation with Emily Shepherd' (Opens new window)
Seema Praveen is a preceptee here at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. In this episode, Seema speaks about her role, her time at The Christie and what its like to be a preceptee.
Read more: 'Episode 2: In Conversation With Seema Praveen' (Opens new window)
Katy is a preceptee here at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. In this episode, Katy talks about her role at the hospital, her preceptorship and gives advice to those in a similar position.
Read more: 'Episode 3: In Conversation with Katy Lenney' (Opens new window)© 2025 The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
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