Health Professionals

We provide a range of support initiatives to local clinicians to assist in the delivery of student placements - ensuring the experience for both clinicians and students is positive and powerful.

Clinician Support

Includes supervision training and resources, strong peer support for students on placements, new supervision opportunities, professional networking and research opportunities and supporting and connecting research initiatives.

Grow your skills as a supervisor or preceptor

Take our Teaching on the Run course to build your confidence and skills in becoming a supervisor, preceptor or facilitator of health students or newly qualified health professionals.

Professional networking opportunities

We offer opportunities to network amongst health professional peers in the South West. Keep an eye on our website for upcoming events.

Research opportunities and initiatives

Do you have an enquiring mind? The UDRH SW is supportive of growing the rural research capacity in the South West. Reach out to learn more

Your experience and skills are vital

Be involved in our student education sessions as a guest speaker! We'd love to hear from you. Your experience and skills are vital to the success of our future health professionals.

Recruitment and retention of rurally-based staff

Delivering supportive and enriched experiences during clinical placement to enhance the likelihood of students choosing to work in the South West after graduation.

Taking on students

Throughout the clinical education process, you are both a teacher and student. Supervising students can enhance your own learning, reduce professional isolation for those in sole positions or remote areas, and enhance your skills in the areas of teaching, reflective practice and collaborative teamwork.

A successful student placement can benefit your site by providing opportunities for future staff recruitment. There are also obvious benefits for your clients, their families and your local community, in terms of the potential increase in the type and frequency of your service delivery.

We offer free courses to unlock your skills in planning, clinical teaching, assessment, and communication to support students and junior colleagues in the workplace.

UDRH SW Discipline Advisors are here to support your journey and are located throughout the South West. We can also connect you to university placement coordinators. Please contact us for further information at udrhsw@ecu.edu.au

Developing placement opportunities at your workplace

Working with students can be a rewarding experience and offers the opportunity for personal and professional development. Some pre-planning and initial preparation can make a difference for a positive placement experience. UDRH SW offers free courses to unlock your skills in planning, clinical teaching, assessment, and communication to support students and junior colleagues in the workplace.

Reach out to the UDRH SW if you would like to discuss how students could be engaged in your workplace. We love to think outside of the box and give students great experiences. Get in touch with us to discuss further at: udrhsw@ecu.edu.au

Get in touch

Join the UDRH SW today or collaborate with us and be part of the rural health workforce solution. Together, we can work towards building a stronger and more sustainable rural health workforce.