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Key Highlights

This year we collaborated with the University of Salford on a pilot initiative to help pre-registration nursing learners gain insight into primary care before starting placements. This evaluation will be reviewed by NHSE, with 15 practices committed to supporting the pilot in March 2026.

 

We’ve supported practices in achieving Undergraduate Learning Environment Status with 23 practices in Salford, and 17 practices in Trafford achieving the status this year.

 

Our Wall of Salford Nurses to celebrate International Nurses Day was a huge success, with vibrant displays showcased at Walkden and Pendleton Gateways.

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Additionally, we continued our distribution of a monthly newsletter to keep nursing staff informed and engaged.

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Academy

The Academy team, a small but impactful unit funded by external sources, provides crucial support and training advice to both clinical and non-clinical staff in Salford and across Greater Manchester (GM).

Collaborating closely with the Greater Manchester Training Hub (GMTH), the team has worked on a number of educational projects.

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We’ve successfully placed 210 learners across Salford and Trafford this year, including:

  • Pre-registration nurses

  • Paramedics

  • Physician Associates

  • Pharmacy Students

  • Dietetics Students

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We have also offered a wide range of Continuing Professional Development courses, including:

  • Annual Immunisation Update

  • Interpretation of Spirometry Results

  • PITstop Diabetes Course

  • CRASH Contraception Course

  • Adult & Paediatric Phlebotomy

  • Gynaecological Assessment

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We’ve continued our support of practices across Salford to enhance learner experience and workplace development.

Looking Ahead

  • Delivery Against GMTH KPIs: Maintain progress and alignment with Greater Manchester Training Hub (GMTH) key performance indicators.

 

  • Greater Manchester Nurses Conference: Collaborating with GMTH to plan and deliver a GM-wide Nurses Conference in celebration of International Nurses Day.

 

  • Innovative HCA Training Programme: Partnering with Bolton College to launch a Level 3 Primary Care HCA course - the first of its kind in the UK.

 

  • Programme Development for 2025/2026: Identify, source, and commission new training programmes, including support for the new CQC audit process.

 

  • Ongoing Support for Nursing Workforce: Continue providing tailored support to nursing staff and practices across Salford.

 

  • Reinstatement of Nurse Forums to foster peer support, professional development, and shared learning.

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