Sussex Primary Care Mentoring Service

One-to-one development for colleagues

We have taken on the delivery of the Sussex Mentoring Service from the Sussex Training Hub, ensuring continued support for the primary care workforce.

Our mentoring programme provides flexible, one‑to‑one support tailored to individual needs, helping colleagues gain clarity, build confidence and progress in their careers. This service is open to clinical, multi‑professional roles across Sussex and Surrey, including registered and non‑registered roles.

Please check our Events calendar for details about upcoming onboarding sessions.

Benefits of becoming a mentor

Develop your skills
Build confidence in leadership, coaching approaches, active listening and supporting personal development.

Connect with peers
Join a community of professionals across primary care in Sussex and Surrey.

Ongoing support
Access regular CPD opportunities and virtual peer‑support sessions.

Anyone wishing to join the programme as a mentor should complete the mentor expressions of interest form, and must attend one of our virtual onboarding sessions before starting their mentoring activities.

Fill in our mentor form →
Information and eligibility for mentors

Professional Experience
More than 5 yrs working within the NHS of which a minimum of 3 yrs should have been spent working in a primary care environment in Sussex/Surrey.

Current Work Requirements
Must work a minimum of 15 hours or 4 sessions per week in a primary care environment in Sussex/Surrey.

Registration and Professional Standards
All clinical colleagues must hold current registration with their regulating body and confirm they are not currently under investigation or subject to disciplinary proceedings by any regulatory authority.

All mentors in clinical non-registered roles must demonstrate competence and accountability relevant to their role. They should confirm they are not currently under investigation or subject to disciplinary proceedings by their employer or any professional authority.

Training and Qualifications
Onboarding training will be provided, however if you currently hold a recognised Mentoring or Coaching qualification, please let us know when completing the expression of interest form. 

The training hub will provide free online mentoring training, which is mandatory for all mentors joining the service.

All mentors should demonstrate enthusiasm for developing others, empathetic listening skills, and the ability to foster professional growth.

Commitment and Compliance
All mentors participating in the Sussex Mentoring Service are required to commit to a minimum of 12 months of mentoring practice. This includes actively engaging in continuous professional development (CPD), supervision, and mentoring activities. Should any changes in circumstances arise that may affect your ability to fulfil this commitment, we kindly ask that you inform a member of the team as soon as possible.

Mentors working within the SMS Mentoring Scheme must declare any conflicts of interest and the SMS Mentoring team will advise on actions/mitigations.

Experience
Applications are encouraged from individuals with varying backgrounds and experience in leadership roles, medical and clinical education, portfolio careers and speciality roles.

Benefits of becoming a mentee

Support with career planning
Gain clarity on goals, pathways and opportunities.

Better balance and wellbeing
Explore strategies for managing workload and personal responsibilities.

Greater confidence
Build self‑assurance and resilience in your role.

Professional networking
Connect with experienced colleagues across the primary care system.

Mentees can access up to six mentoring sessions with an allocated mentor. We’ll aim to match you with someone from a similar professional background, although this may vary based on availability. Sessions take place at a mutually agreed time and location.

Anyone wishing to become a mentee should complete the mentee expressions of interest form.

Fill in our mentee form →
Information and eligibility for mentees

Primary Care Setting
Must be working in a primary care setting in Sussex/Surrey, such as a GP practice or Primary Care Network (PCN).

Professional Registration
Must hold valid registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., GMC, NMC, HCPC) if applicable.

Commitment to Learning
Must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and a willingness to engage in mentoring activities.

Availability for Mentoring Sessions
Must be available to participate in regular mentoring sessions, which may include face-to-face meetings or virtual sessions.

  • Fill in our expressions of interest form to become a mentor

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  • Fill in our expressions of interest form to become a mentee

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