Administrative requirements for your placement
There are processes that programme administration undertake with the prospective placement before approval of the optional placement. Students may be asked to expedite this process.
Activity | Rationale |
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Check risk assessment / application | Is conducive to student placements |
Arrange for a workplace / contractual agreement of liability / honorary contact to be put in place | This is a contract between the University and placement provider and forms part of compliance arrangements. Without this agreement you cannot start placement |
That there is Practice Supervisor to support the student | To ensure that NMC standards are met |
Record placement on POW | To ensure funding arrangements are maintained and timesheet hours are recorded. |