Launch of the reciprocal mentoring scheme
Reciprocal mentoring involves the sharing of knowledge, expertise, skills, values, and experiences by senior experienced employees with more junior and less experienced colleagues. It enables people in senior positions to learn and understand issues from the perspective of those in less senior roles. Mentoring enhances the confidence of and provides networking opportunities for the mentees in addition to helping them develop new skills and expertise. Mentoring is also beneficial to mentors as it provides an opportunity to develop a fresh perspective through interaction.
The organisation also benefits due to increased employee motivation, enhanced people skills, employee retention and better staff performance. Applications close on the 22 October ahead of the process of matching colleagues in November before the launch. It’s helpful to note that the scheme was initially launched in August, as a pilot with the Race Equality Network. A mentoring toolkit has been produced. The work will be evaluated in three-and six-months’ time.
For more information, please contact nadia.hussain34@nhs.net