Last week, we were delighted to welcome consultants from CNWL and West London NHS Trust to our Introduction to Mentoring for Consultants training.

The interactive programme introduced the principles and practice of mentoring, explored the qualities of an effective mentor, and provided practical opportunities to develop core mentoring skills through discussion, reflection and role-play.

The day featured a range of engaging sessions delivered by colleagues from across the Trust, including personal mentoring experiences, resilience, the GROW coaching model and common mentoring challenges. Participants also heard first-hand perspectives from both a mentor and a mentee, highlighting the positive impact that mentoring can have on professional development.

Dr Simon Edwards, Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Divisional Medical Director, said:  "Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making the day such a success. We look forward to welcoming our new mentors and continuing to develop mentoring opportunities that support the professional growth of our medical workforce."