Introduction

There are nurses from all fields and different sectors would like to work in Primary Care and/or General Practice but face significant challenges when applying for vacancies in General Practice. At the same time, there is a shortfall in the number of GP nurses. This module aims to provide support to students and newly qualified nurses looking for their first role in Primary Care/General Practice. It is designed help you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to apply for a post in General Practice. 

Who the course is aimed at

The module is aimed at Pre-Registration Nursing Students, Registered Nurses (from other areas of practice), Nursing Associates and Trainee Nursing Associates. Upon completion of this module, it is anticipated you will have a good understanding of working in a Primary Care organisation and will feel more confident about applying for a role in a General Practice. This will also provide you with a foundation to go on to develop the additional knowledge and skills required to become a fully competent nurse working in Primary Care/General Practice

This module is available at academic levels 6 and 7 with both accredited (20 credits) and non-accredited options available. This module is available across all four fields of nursing: Mental Health; Learning Disability; Adult and Children’s Nursing.

What you learn

• Introduction to Primary Care: including how General Practice fits into the wider health care system

• Working in the Primary Care environment: in terms of different roles, professions, and activities

• Communication skills: in terms of 1:1 patient contact, patient record systems e.g., EMIS, SystmOne etc., overview of video/telephone consultations.

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: in terms of population health management, exploring demographic data, working with diverse communities.

• Developing your career in Primary Care/General Practice: applying for jobs and future career options

How you learn

The module will use a blended approach to learning, including face to face teaching, virtual reality, simulation, and artificial intelligence for example. A range of learning approaches will provide an introduction to, and the opportunity to practice, the skills required to work in General Practice. Through the Hallam Model, this module is designed to engage and challenge the students and encourage a collaborative experience. Learning will be delivered in partnership with practice partners, and digitally enabled and using a blend of online, AI, and VR experiences in addition to in-person learning where possible. The blended and digitally enabled approach, will provide the opportunity for greater understanding, interaction, and engagement, therefore enhancing the learning environment and providing opportunity for students to thrive.

There will numerous opportunities for students to meet the learning outcomes through a series of problem-based real-world formative activities. Although not formally assessed, the nature of the module enables a flexible approach to learning. To Study this distance learning module you will require access to a computer with:

• A reliable internet connection with wi-fi
• Microsoft or Apple Mac Supported Office Software

• The current version of Google Chrome 

Please ensure that you indicate on your application form which level of study you are applying for (i.e. Level 6, Level 7 or non-credit bearing).

Fees and Funding for 2023/24

Further details

For further information please contact the module leader Robin Lewis - r.p.lewis@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team:

NursingandMidwifery@shu.ac.uk