Read and view some of the experiences of registered professionals who have completed the Flying Start programme. For newly qualified practitioners these highlight what they feel have been the benefits of the programme and some of their experiences throughout their first year in practice. This is further reflected in the video messages from NQPs, which you will find helpful.
Facilitator testimonials are also included below and highlight the benefits of this role for both the NQP and the facilitator themselves.
Flying Start Journey
Nurses and Midwives
2023
Mairi Calder, Midwife
Lilly Allan, Adult Nurse
2022
Eilidh Cole, Midwife
Barbara Vambe, Adult Nurse
2021
Francine Maclachlan, Adult Nurse
Katie Deas, MH Nurse
Allied Health Professionals
2023
Lauren Boyle, Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Rachel Hendrie, Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist
2022
Caitlin Vogt, Physiotherapist
2021
Nicole Dolan, Podiatrist
Kirsty Tamburrini, Podiatrist
Hannah Downey, Podiatrist
Hannah Greenway, Physical Health Occupational Therapist
Aimee Marshall, Orthotist
Flying Start Facilitator testimonials
Nurses and Midwives
2022
Louise McHardy, Senior Charge Nurse
2021
Linda Kendall, Depute Charge Nurse
Allied Health Professionals
2022
Samantha Davidson, Practice Development Podiatrist
Hannah Greenway, Occupational Therapist
Videos
Douglas Kerr – Adult Nurse
Katie Deas – Mental Health Nurse
Christina Hill – Midwife
Kirsty Wallace – Midwife
Hannah Greenway – Occupational Therapist
Flying Start testimonial comments
Adult Nurse
“Flying Start resources have given me the opportunity to become more self-aware by way of the reflective accounts I have to do. It enables me to see what point I ‘m at as a Newly Qualified Practitioner and how far I need to go to become a better practitioner.”
“Flying Start modules should also give me a headstart when revalidating as a nurse and will populate my portfolio ready for that.”
AHPs
“I still use the 4 pillars structure to help me navigate my way around my learning.”
“Being able to manage yourself, as well as leading your patients is important, this has made me more confident in my role.”
“Through Flying Start Leadership pillar, I took most learning in self leadership and strategies to help manage myself and the impact I have on other people.”
“Through Flying Start Evidence, Research and Development pillar, I became involved in developing a formal pathway for patient feedback, making feedback accessible for all, patients felt listened to.”
“By working through Flying Start, my portfolio evidence has helped me with my TURAS Appraisal and has enough in it to get me through the HCPC process.”
Midwives
“Flying Start has helped me bridge the gap from student to newly qualified midwife, and has allowed me to become more independent.”
“Meeting learning outcomes for Flying Start has supported my transition to being a capable confident midwife.”
Mental Health Nurse
“I realised the importance of the programme early on and this was reinforced by my colleagues supporting me.”