Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit
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Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit October 2019 A Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit A Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit Contents Background Background to this Toolkit 3 Since 2018 Universities and Healthcare Providing effectual Pastoral Support is inevitably organisations across Greater Manchester have time consuming especially where the students’ collaborated in the formation of a Nurse needs are demanding. Sharing the support Studying nursing and living in Greater Manchester 4 Incentive Package. Following consultation with through appropriate use of signposting is key to those students currently studying to become the Greater Manchester best practice approach. a nurse in Greater Manchester the package is How to use the Toolkit 5 aimed at; encouraging a diverse range of The Pastoral Support Toolkit provides individuals to come and study nursing in Greater information about the pastoral support and Manchester, for those choosing Greater guidance offered within the four Greater Common triggers for concern 6 - 10 Manchester to be fully supported whilst Manchester Universities namely; Manchester completing their studies and to develop Metropolitan University, The University of Bolton, pathways to enable eventual graduates towards The University of Manchester and The University The Pastoral Support our GM Universities provide 11-14 their chosen career. A crucial element of of Salford. Additionally, Healthcare the Greater Manchester package is the Organisations across Greater Manchester The Pastoral Support our GM Healthcare Organisations provide 15-17 provision of pastoral support both within the have contributed to the toolkit by providing university and healthcare setting. Greater student placement guidance for students and Manchester recognises that studying to be a their Supervisors / Assessors. Ten Top Tips to ensuring students receive the right support 18-19 nurse can be challenging at times. Having to juggle studying, practical experience, living away from home and finance is inevitable but equally Healthy Minds = Healthy Body 20-21 rewarding upon success. Greater Manchester believes the key to success is all-round support; Pastoral Support Flow Chart 22 academic staff, clinical teams and peer groups together have all pledged to share the responsibility of striving for the achievement Support Directory 23 of an optimum future workforce. It is hoped that the inclusion of this collaborative Pastoral Support Toolkit within the overall Greater Manchester package will provide those studying to be a nurse in Greater Manchester with additional resilience and coping mechanisms to address any situations positive or negative they may encounter along their nursing journey. 2 3 A Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit A Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit Studying and living in How to use Greater Manchester this toolkit “I love that it’s so multicultural, and This Resource is for; all potential so diverse, and even though there’s or current nursing students across so many different people from Greater Manchester and those different backgrounds all in one providing pastoral support for place, there’s a real sense of unity student nurses whilst in University wherever you go” and on clinical placement Cath, 3rd year Student Nurse • It may be a one off read purely for your information and understanding of the best practice GM provide in terms of pastoral Whether you want the liveliness of the city Plus, there are regular trains to nearby Leeds support centre, the pride and energy of the many nearby and Liverpool, while Manchester International towns, or the tranquillity of the surrounding Airport connects to all of Europe’s major cities • It may be a sign-post towards the appropriate Pennines, it’s all here. and beyond. Upon qualification as a nurse there “go to” person are an impressive range of roles on offer within Rooted in our industrial past, investment over the our trusts, hospitals, and primary and • It may be a motivational tool...for you to find last two decades has boosted our area’s community services. There are different roles out how previous nursing students have reputation for innovation and creativity. within hospital wards, outpatient units or accessed pastoral support with positive effect Now we’re proud to say the city is the specialist departments, or community, working largest economy outside London. • It may support you in supporting others in homes, GP practices or nursing homes. towards the success of a student nurses We’re home to not one but four world-leading The wide range of settings offer an opportunity journey universities. With a thriving cultural scene, to care for adults, children, people with learning properties for all budgets and some of the disabilities or mental health concerns. • It may signpost you to access further help as nation’s most respected schools and colleges, a student or a Supervisor / Assessor to Welcome to the buzzing community that is Greater Manchester is a great place to live and improve your role Greater Manchester. work. We’re well connected too. It’s easy to get • It may help you to understand what needs to around Greater Manchester, with its Visit greatermanchesternurses.co.uk be in your own personal toolkit for support? comprehensive bus, tram and local train network. Manchester is only two hours from London by train, and minutes from the countryside. Whatever your role or reasons for accessing this toolkit we just hope it helps….. 4 5 A Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit A Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit Common triggers for concerns Managing Time within a busy life is difficult for Taking the time to manage your money better everyone and needs work to perfect. Embarking can really pay off. It can help you stay on top of on a new life including studying or taking on a your bills. The first step to takingcontrol of your new role requires planning and preparation. money is working out your living costs, including knowing what’s coming in, what’s going out and “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I when. will spend the first four sharpening the axe” “A personal budget is a manifestation of your Make a study calendar, use a diary, have a to do decision to grab your finances by the horns” list, whatever is best for you. Financial support is available for students Prioritise, knowing your goals will help you plan experiencing financial hardship during studies, better and focus on the things that will help you covering additional travel and accommodation achieve those goals. expenses on placements, so ensure you use it. GM Understands your concerns Research suggests that those people who There is a wide range of Accommodation in choose nursing as a career often do so because Greater Manchester Student Flats, Halls of they know someone who is a nurse, or they Residence and Private Halls close to campus. experienced good nursing role models within Shared Houses are a good way for nurses to their life. This together with family pride and save costs on rent whilst looking for somewhere expectation may feel like an additional pressure permanent. to succeed, but see it as motivation. “A good laugh brings sunshine into any house” “You are capable of more than you know” Utilise the resources around you, if you are new Speak to your family and friends and tell them to the region ask those who live here for their how you feel. advice. Know your own capabilities and know yourself and who you are don’t make comparisons, you Remember never be embarrassed to tell are an individual. someone if you are struggling. 6 7 A Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit A Greater Manchester Pastoral Support Toolkit Maintaining a healthy diet as a student / nurse The Greater Manchester area is the second most Relationships with people whether personal or You may be coming into / back to nursing with on a low budget, a tight schedule and working populous urban area in the United Kingdom with professional are not always easy, don’t expect a career plan or will just see where a pathway unsociable hours is without doubt difficult. But it a diverse population of more than 2.55 million. to agree on everything, all the time. The key is leads to, either way the welcoming, accessible is important to eat healthily when studying or on The region embraces cultural and religious not to avoid conflict but to learn how to resolve it and multicultural environment that is Greater a shift. Remember plan and to take a break. diversity and it is thought over 200 languages in a healthy way. Manchester will put yourself ahead of the are spoken. competition when the time comes to begin ‘Eat well feel well’ “turn to each other, not on each other” your career. An offer of guaranteed employment Spirituality is important for some more than across GM is testimony to our commitment to Healthy eating relies on planning your menu others it may be that you require some guidance By learning the skills, you can keep your your success. around your schedule, eating a meal usually at certain times or you need adjustments to your relationships with friends, colleagues and loved enjoyed in the evening at 6am may be strange at working life, be reassured we understand. ones strong and growing. “The best way to predict the future is to first but will become the norm as a nurse. create it.” Affairs of the heart can be devastating if they go Planning your menu will also save you money, wrong and can affect studying and working lives. With your employability in mind, careers services buying meals from retail outlets in the week can are there to guide you, at which ever point you add up. Make your canteen lunch a treat and Speak to someone it’s likely they will have a need them.