About the Programme
The Nurses in Bloom Programme is a professional development initiative for General Practice Nurses (GPNs) at all stages of their career, including newly qualified nurses following completion of a GPN course and experienced nurses working within primary care.
The programme is designed to support professional growth, clinical confidence, leadership development, and wellbeing through a collaborative learning and peer support environment.
Who is it for?
- Newly qualified nurses following completion of a General Practice Nursing (GPN) course.
- Nurses new to primary care/general practice.
- Experienced GPNs seeking continued professional development.
- Nurses aspiring to leadership, mentorship, or advanced practice roles.
Programme Objectives:
- Support the transition of newly qualified nurses into General Practice Nursing
- Promote ongoing professional and clinical development
- Encourage mentorship, networking, and shared learning
- Develop leadership skills, resilience, and career progression
- Promote evidence-based practice and excellence in primary care nursing
- Support GPNs to design and complete a Quality Improvement (QI) project within Primary Care.
Across the 2026/27 Programme:
- Current “Burning Issues” updates
- Leadership & Professional Development
- Quality Improvement Projects
- Clinical Updates including Respiratory, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Women’s & Men’s Health
- Reflection & Clinical Supervision
- Click here to read the 2026/2027 programme.
Benefits of Joining:
- Funding support (up to £1,000 reimbursement)
- Sessions led by clinical specialists
- Clinical skills and educational development
- Peer support and reflective learning
- Mentorship and leadership development
- Wellbeing and resilience support
- Sharing best practice in Primary Care nursing
Delivery:
- When: Monthly sessions over 1 year
- Where: Staffordshire (blended delivery)
- How: Combination of in-person and virtual learning
Application Process:
If you would like to apply for Cohort 2, which starts in October 2026, please fill out the application form and send the completed document to Staffordshire Training Hub via traininghub@gpfirst.net. Deadline to apply for Cohort 2 is Wednesday, 09 September 2026.
Feedback on the Initiative:
“Each session is full of new knowledge, guidance, skills and support from colleagues and professionals.”
“The speakers have been brilliant and very informative and helped with keeping up to date with changes.”
“Wendy and Rachel are wonderful make you feel so included and welcome at every session.”
“It’s a fantastic resource and a valuable asset to the General Practice Nurse community. Each session is full of new knowledge, guidance, skills and support from colleagues and professionals. I feel that it has helped hugely to embed the practice nurse knowledge and skills I picked up in my Foundations course and further build on them to enable me to feel confident and supported.”
Nurses in Bloom 2025/26- Celebrating 12 Months of Learning, Leadership and Quality Improvement:
Further Information:
If you would like further information or an informal chat, please contact the Staffordshire Nurses in Bloom Leads, Rachel Hughes and Wendy Bailey via traininghub@gpfirst.net