In this episode, we dive into the importance of preceptorship for internationally educated healthcare professionals during their first year in the NHS — a critical time for building confidence, shaping professional identity, and setting the foundation for future success.

Joining us are two passionate leaders in clinical education:

• Katrina (Kat) Dela Vina, Senior Clinical Educator for Nursing Preceptorship at University Hospitals Sussex, who brings both expertise and personal experience as an internationally educated nurse. Kat shares her journey since arriving in the UK in 2016, reflecting on the kindness and sense of community she’s found here, and why guiding new colleagues through this formative stage is both a responsibility and an honour.

• Zoe Rothery, Interim Head of AHP Clinical Education and Neurological Physiotherapist, who started her NHS career in 2001. Zoe explains why education delivered in a person-centred, non-hierarchical way is key to valuing staff and supporting wellbeing. She also shares how her dual role as educator and clinician allows her to empower professionals and patients alike, creating mutual learning and respect.

Together, Kat and Zoe discuss the challenges international recruits face, the support systems that make a difference, and why preceptorship is essential for retention, wellbeing, and professional growth. This conversation celebrates diversity within the NHS and offers practical insights for anyone supporting or starting their journey.

🔊 Want to learn more about preceptorship? Check out the dedicated Preceptorship Podcast series here: https://www.youtube.com/@PreceptorshipTeam/videos

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