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GPN Academic and Foundation Programmes
SWL Training Hub are pleased to promote the following programmes made available by NHSE to support GPN Recruitment and Retention. 

Foundation & Academic Training Programmes

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There are two types of training programme for those new to general practice nursing: Foundation programmes and Academic programmes. The Foundation and Academic programmes offer a choice between short, skills-based training and a longer, academically focussed programme. Both courses are fully funded by NHSE and practices will receive a support package to assist with the mentoring of their nurse. It is anticipated that the training grant and mentoring costs will be received by the practice 6 months after commencing the programme. 

Foundation Programmes

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Foundation programmes are available at five HEIs in London. The programmes vary from HEI to HEI (Level 6/7, 20-60 credits) and last between three and eight months. Foundation programmes broadly offer ‘start up’ skills-based training for newly qualified nurses (NQNs) and/or nurses new to employment in General Practice. By the end of the programme the GPN will have gained various skills including cervical sampling, childhood immunisations and travel vaccinations and will be ready to work autonomously as part of the General Practice team. Please see the programme descriptions later in this document for more detail on the curriculum of each course. Please note we will also fund Nursing Associates (NAs) on the Level 6 foundation course.

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Academic Programmes

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 Academic programmes (Level 6/7, 120 credits) are available at three HEIs in London and offer an academic qualification in General Practice nursing. The programmes can be undertaken either part-time over two years or full-time in one year. The latter offers a ‘fast track’ progression in General Practice Nursing suited to newly qualified nurses looking to establish a career in General Practice. At the end of the programme, the GPN will have achieved a Primary Care (Practice Nursing) BSc/PgDip, meet Level 6/7 competencies and be working autonomously as part of the General Practice team. Please see the programme descriptions later in this document for more detail on the curriculum of each course.

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Next Steps:

  • Once you have decided which course you will be applying for please complete your details HERE

  • Please ensure your line management is supportive and aware of the application

  • Please apply directly to the university of your choice

  • You will be contacted by your locality training hub near the completion of your course for any relevant grants

Please see below for available courses for and employer responsibilities 
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