Mentoring creates supportive learning relationships and helps build a culture of reflection, guidance, and compassion across training.
Through mentoring, residents/residents/trainees and trainers can explore challenges, gain perspective, and develop their own solutions with the support of an experienced colleague.
Mentoring support from the PSU
The Professional Support Unit (PSU) can support individuals and teams who are interested in developing mentoring within their area.
We offer:
Advice and guidance on setting up mentoring schemes
Support for both resident/trainee-led and programme-led initiatives
Workshops for mentors and mentees across a range of settings
Mentoring workshops
We provide short, practical workshops (in-person or virtual) designed for:
Residents/Residents/trainees and trainers
New or experienced mentors and mentees
Specialty or programme-specific groups
Workshops can be tailored to your context and typically cover:
The principles and purpose of mentoring
Mentoring in a healthcare setting
Roles, expectations, and boundaries within mentoring relationships
Core mentoring skills and approaches
Practical tools such as SMART goal-setting, the GROW model, and the Johari Window
Professional standards
PSU practitioners work in line with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council Global Code of Ethics, ensuring mentoring support is delivered to a high professional standard.