BSMHFT’s Pre Registration Clinical Educators team is celebrating after receiving national recognition at the prestigious Nursing Times Awards, for their outstanding support and training of student mental health nurses.

Raksana, Kiera, Stacey, Pamela, Danial and Emily, have together been crowned winners of the Student Placement of the Year: Hospital award for the support they give student nurses on placement

Working closely with universities and BSMHFT’s clinical teams, their Applying Theory and Practice Pathway (ATAPP) model helps students get the support and experience they need during placements. It creates a positive learning environment where students can build confidence, develop their skills and professional identity, provide safer care, and feel encouraged to stay in the profession long term.

Chosen from more than 600 entries nationwide, the Pre Registration Clinical Educators team received the award at a ceremony in London in recognition of their student-centred approach to mental health nursing education and the exceptional dedication shown across the team.

The ATAPP pathway was praised for its creative and innovative approach to helping students connect classroom learning with real-world clinical practice, including co-produced resources developed alongside Experts by Experience and engaging interactive learning tools. The programme continues to receive outstanding feedback from students.

This national recognition marks a proud moment for the team, highlighting their innovation, commitment and excellence in shaping future mental health nursing education.