The Pan-London GPN and GPNA Competencies Framework

The Pan-London GPN and GPNA Competencies framework represents a collaborative effort across multiple organisations and clinical practitioners within London’s healthcare and education sectors. This comprehensive framework, has been developed to provide GPNs and GPNAs with a career-long reference to assess their knowledge gaps and demonstrate competence in various clinical areas.

What is the Purpose of this website?

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Employees

For GPNs and GPNAs to demonstrate they have achieved a specific and measurable standard of practice in each area of practice included in the framework.

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Employers

For GPNs and GPNAs to demonstrate they have achieved a specific and measurable standard of practice in each area of practice included in the framework.

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Higher Education Institutes

A set of GPN competencies taking into account the measurable aspects of competence and knowledge expected from individuals holding a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Personal identification number (PIN).

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GPN Competencies

A set of GPN competencies taking into account measurable aspects of competencies and the foundational level of competence and knowledge expected from individuals holding a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Personal identification number (PIN).

GPNA Competencies

A set of GPNA competencies taking into account measurable aspects of competencies and the foundational level of competence and knowledge expected from individuals holding a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Personal identification number (PIN).

The Literature Review

A literature review undertaken by King’s Health Partners (KHP) underpinning the development of the framework and competencies.




The Pan-London GPN and GPNA Competency Framework recognises the contribution of the following frameworks in its development.

The HEE Career and Capabilities Framework

The GPN QIS Minimum Education Standards Framework

Hear from your collegues...

This Framework would have been so useful during my course to help me understand what was being asked of me.
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This framework will support my colleagues to understand what the GPNA role entails.

GPNA Focus Group Feedback
This Framework is so comprehensive! I like how I can tailor it to my interests and the needs of the practice I work at so I can best help the patient population I support.
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Disclaimer

Publication Date: September 2023

Review Date: September 2024

To ensure the ongoing relevance of this Framework, regular updates will be necessary. Please be aware that information, including links, may become outdated if the Framework is used beyond the review date.

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