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Strike action between Tuesday 19 and Friday 22 September 2023

Consultants and junior doctors at The Christie will both strike between Tuesday 19 and Friday 22 September 2023.

Consultants will be striking on 19 to 20 September 2023. Consultants will still provide emergency care during their strikes.

Junior doctors will be striking on:

20 September 2023 – strike with emergency care still provided
21 to 22 September 2023 – full walkouts for 48 hours

We are proactively contacting patients with appointments that may be affected by this strike. If you have an appointment at the Trust on any of these dates, please continue to come to The Christie and our other centres as planned unless we contact you to tell you otherwise. There may be longer waits than usual in clinics during this time.

Please do not call to check if your appointment is still going ahead.

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Preceptorship

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:

  • Newly registered nurses
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • International Recruits
  • Registered Nursing Associates
  • Professionals returning to work after a prolonged period out of the profession

Process

  • Preceptorship for Non-Medical Health Care Professionals Policy highlights the Trust standard and process that must be followed.
  • Preceptorship Record must be used to document feedback, progress given, action plans and identified objectives to achieve.
  • Study days/sessions available for preceptees to attend (external applicants welcomed) 
    • Introduction to Chemotherapy
    • Introduction to Radiotherapy
    • Introduction to Supportive Care/Palliative Care
    • Clinical Skills Training
    • Compassionate Communication and Psychological Support for Preceptees Training

Contact details

the-christie.preceptorship@nhs.net

Last updated: July 2023