Support the Future of Nursing in Primary Care
The Training Hub, in collaboration with City University, is supporting Year 2 and 3 BSc Nursing students with primary care placements across Central London. These placements provide students with invaluable experience in general practice and contribute to developing a skilled future workforce.
2025/26 Placement Details & Funding
| Cohort | Dates | Duration | Funding |
| 2nd Year BSc | 17 Nov – 21 Dec 2025 | 5 weeks | £781.25 |
| 2nd Year BSc | 19 Jan – 22 Feb 2026 | 5 weeks | £781.25 |
| 3rd Year BSc | 2 Mar – 29 Mar 2026 | 4 weeks | £625.00 |
Placement durations vary throughout the academic year.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in hosting students, please confirm your preferred placement block. We can also arrange a short meeting to answer any questions, discuss placement requirements, and address any queries
Why Host Student Nurses?
Hosting student nurses is an investment in the future of general practice. These placements introduce students to the variety and impact of primary care nursing, often influencing their post-graduation career choices. As many experienced GPNs approach retirement, placements support succession planning by helping practices ‘grow their own’ nurses and build a familiar, confident workforce.
With a large proportion of the current GPN workforce nearing retirement, this initiative helps practices prepare for the future and reduce future recruitment pressures.
Duties?
Students will work alongside their named supervisor to observe and participate in clinical duties appropriate to their stage of training. Activities may include:
- Supporting chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes)
- Assisting with wound care and vaccinations
- Taking and recording observations (e.g., blood pressure, pulse)
- Contributing to health promotion and patient education
- Shadowing consultations and triage
- Completing relevant administrative tasks
Contact Us
To express your interest or ask any questions, please contact the Training Hub team. We look forward to working with you to support the development of the next generation of practice nurses.