Developing student placements within a Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

A partnership between Edge Hill University, NHS South Sefton CCG, NHS Southport and Formby CCG and the North West Placement Development Network (NWPDN) has developed a project to provide nursing students with a placement in a CCG. They have highlighted the need for nurses to gain experience and knowledge of working in a CCG and to promote this as a possible career destination. The partnership is exploring the concept of offering placements to 3rd year pre-registration nursing students and in particular, strengthening the engagement of Student Quality Ambassadors and Care Makers.Developing the CCG as a placement will significantly impact on the overall student voice in practice and provide opportunities for high-level engagement with CCG chief nurses. Gaining an insight into the commissioning process and quality enhancement of service delivery will be an invaluable experience for the student. The placement will enable opportunities for the student to develop and enhance leadership and management skills.