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Readmission: social workers and operating department practitioners

Preceptorship for registrants working outside the NHS, including as sole practitioners

We recognise that many HCPC registrants are employed or work outside the NHS structures, where preceptorship is less well known and may be more difficult to access.

Revisions to the standards of proficiency

Information about the most recent update to the standards of proficiency, including comparison tables and themes in the key changes.

Confidentiality - guidance for registrants

The standards against which we assess education and training programmes

Differences between preceptorship and other forms of support

Information about other forms of support which may underpin or connect with preceptorship but should not be viewed as being equivalent to it.

Preceptorship arrangements by UK nation

Details of programmes run by or used by NHS or public authorities.

My Story - Srikesavan Sabapathy (South Asian Heritage Month 2023)

To mark South Asian Heritage Month 2023, Srikesavan Sabapathy shares his story of coming to the UK as an international registrant.

Preceptorship for internationally recruited registrants

For HCPC registrants who have come to work in the UK via our international registration route, preceptorship can provide a way to support acculturation to both their new working environment and to living in the UK.

The HCPC publishes its Principles for Preceptorship

We believe that well delivered preceptorship support has a key role to play in supporting both current and future HCPC registrants, helping them to achieve their potential and to confidently meet the needs of service users.