We are PCPIs
In the NHS, patients are expected to be at the centre of the services they use. Professional and regulatory bodies also expect PCPI to be clearly included in all healthcare courses.
Our PCPI programme has been running since 2014. We work with around 250 participants. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and have valuable life and work experience. Many also have medical conditions that they share as case studies for learning.
We provide full training and support, and participants are paid for their time. We see our PCPI participants as part of the Faculty, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.
"The PCPIs have a real passion for what they do and are wholly committed to supporting us to deliver high quality, job-ready graduates who'll make a real difference to patient care. The value of working with the PCPIs is felt by both staff and students across all of our courses and continues to make a difference to everything we do." Sue Brent, Head of School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
What we do
The PCPI programme gives you a chance to shape how education is designed and delivered. It also lets you engage with healthcare professionals in training. You can share your views and experiences across healthcare. The aim is:
- To improve future services
- Support the development of communication and history-taking skills.
You'll take part in a range of activities. These also give you the chance to meet other PCPI participants, students, and academics. You can find out more about each activity below.
Training opportunities
All new PCPI participants receive full training before taking part in teaching and learning at the University. Initial training includes:
- Introduction to the PCPI programme and the University
- Equality and diversity
- Communication, consultation and feedback skills.
Additional training is also available. This includes:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
- Values-based recruitment and selection
- Medical School communication skills.
More training opportunities will be offered as new areas are introduced.
Further information
For further information about our PCPI programme, including how to get involved, please contact the team by emailing FHSW-PCPI@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab) or calling 0191 515 3630 or 07976192138.
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