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Heather Donald & Brittany Forbes June 2016

Explore how group mentorship sessions enhance Band 5 dietitians' Flying Start experience, fostering peer learning and CPD opportunities. Mentors and mentees share insights, celebrate achievements, and broaden knowledge in diverse dietetic areas.

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Heather Donald & Brittany Forbes June 2016

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  1. Completion of Flying Start and Learning on Practice – the benefits of an innovate group support model Heather Donald & Brittany Forbes June 2016

  2. Introduction • Pressures of not having enough staff • Pressures of recruitment of Band 5 graduates (5 in total across several Dietetic Departments) • Ensuring the new Band 5’s complete their Flying Start and receive appropriate mentorship

  3. What Did We Do? • Facilitated monthly sessions • At each sessions the band 5’s had an opportunity to discuss their Flying Start with each other and the mentor • In addition, half of the session was used for each Band 5 to do a presentation on an element of their work - CPD

  4. The Mentors Perspective • Currently there is no Band 5 rotation for Dietitians • Advantages gained by presenting aspects of their day to day job to each other • Benefits of sharing their concerns and celebrations regarding completing their Flying Start with each other and the Mentor

  5. The Band 5’s Perspective • Anxieties over the completion of the flying start • Good time management skills needed • Monthly get to get-togethers • And the good news – we have all completed our flying start!

  6. The Band 5’s Perspective • Lack of rotation • Expands knowledge of dietetic practice in areas not normally involved in • Up to date with service improvement and clinical recommendations • Areas discussed – child healthy weight, cardiovascular disease, coeliac disease, paediatric oncology plus other topics relating to the day to day role.

  7. The Band 5’s Perspective • Peer learning to continue • The CPD sessions are organised between ourselves to ensure there are different speakers and topics at each meeting. • CPD sessions contributed as evidence towards eKSF year review. • Help and support for new band 5’s around completing their flying start

  8. Final Thoughts From The Mentor • Sessions did not allow for portfolio completion but did identify any problems • The CPD element I believe has been most important and has aided the Band 5’s to extend their knowledge in a wider range of dietetic practice in a innovative way • All the Band 5’s were motivated, well organised and professional. My role as a Flying Start Mentor for the first time very worthwhile and enjoyable.

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