Mentoring Terms and Conditions - Mentees

We are delighted that you have chosen to become part of the NHS Mentoring Register.

The mentoring register aims to:

• Support organisations to maximise their mentoring capability and capacity
• Support the practice and continuing professional development of NHS Mentors

Confidentiality

The content of mentoring conversations remains confidential to the mentor and mentee. Any specific details entered on this system are not visible to a third party. In using this site all users agree to the following limits to confidentiality.

• Where there is a perceived risk of harm to self or others
• Where there is concern of a breach of organisational policy.
• Where illegal activity is suspected.

Information submitted to the register will be used to report and evaluate the levels and range of mentoring activity undertaken at a National, Regional and Organisational level. The use of this information will not breach confidentiality arrangements.

All mentees using this site are required to:

• Take responsibility for maintaining an up-to-date profile within the system
• Be proactive in requesting mentors online (please contact your Regional centre if a response has not been received within 2 weeks of sending a request)
• Work with the mentor to arrange sessions and commit to attending
• Commit to the development process demonstrating proactivity in personal and professional development
• Ensure explicit organisational support is sought if mentoring is undertaken within work hours
• Share mentee information with organisational Mentoring Champions/Lead to support the Mentoring strategy and culture
• Complete a pre-evaluation before a relationship commences where requested
• Complete a post evaluation and a 6 month follow up evaluation on experiences after a relationship comes to an end where requested
• Contact your Regional centre if you would like any advice, training, support or to put forward any suggestions for improvement

In turn, the NHS Mentoring Register will commit to the following to support your mentoring practice:

• Provide access to ongoing, relevant and topical CPD, to enhance knowledge and development of your mentoring skills
• Provide opportunities to learn and network with other mentors via Network Learning Events

Regional centres

https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/regional-academies/