Preceptorship toolkit

Description
National guidance and practical tools to help employers implement structured support for newly qualified podiatrists.

Summary
The guidance sets out the rationale for preceptorship, including its value in retention, workforce development, and patient safety. It outlines principles such as psychological safety, reflective practice, and personalised goal-setting. 

The documents support the implementation of preceptorship for newly qualified podiatrists:

1. Preceptorship Policy and Guidance – A strategic framework that outlines the rationale, benefits, and delivery model for a consistent preceptorship offer across the profession.

2. Preceptorship Resource Toolkit – A practical, editable package of templates and tools that support delivery, supervision, and assessment in line with national standards.

The accompanying toolkit contains everything an employer or team leader needs to deliver a successful preceptorship programme. Resources include onboarding forms, goal-setting templates, milestone reviews and final sign-off documentation. These can be tailored for local use, whether in the NHS and independent sectors.

Used together, these documents help organisations:

• onboard and support new podiatrists consistently

• foster professional development from day one

• structure meaningful conversations between preceptors and preceptees

• track and evaluate progress in a measurable way

This suite is essential for employers and educators committed to supporting early careers in podiatry.