Supporting careers into care
Student Nurse and Nursing Associate Placements at St Martins Care
At St Martins Care, we are proud to support the development of future healthcare professionals by providing high quality placements for student nurses and nursing associates across our care homes. Working in partnership with universities and educational providers, we offer a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students can gain real world experience, develop their clinical skills and build the knowledge and confidence to deliver person centred care.
Placement Contact Group Clinical Lead: Annabel Rhodes
Why Choose a Placement with St Martin's Care?
Students placed within our services will benefit from:
Practice support
Dedicated practice support and supervision.
Complex care experience
Experience of caring for adults with complex physical, mental health and dementia care needs.
Multidisciplinary working
Exposure to multidisciplinary working within St Martins Care.
Professional development
Opportunities to develop leadership, communication, clinical and assessment skills.
Structured support
A structured induction and ongoing support throughout their placement.
Students develop skills in:
Residential care Homes
Students develop skills in holistic person-centred care, dementia care and communication, medication management, nutritional support and hydration monitoring, end-of-life and palliative care, multi-disciplinary team working, and clinical observations and escalation of concerns.
Students gain experience in:
Nursing Care Services
Students gain experience in complex care needs management, long-term condition management, clinical assessment and care planning, tissue viability and wound care, catheter and continence management, safeguarding and professional accountability, and leadership within care environments.
Students develop an understanding of:
Learning Disability Services
Students develop an understanding of promoting independence and autonomy, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, positive behaviour support, community engagement and inclusion, advocacy and person-centred planning, and health promotion and wellbeing.
Testimonials
"The placement helped me understand the important role social care nursing plays within integrated healthcare services and provided excellent learning opportunities."
May 2026
"My placement at St Martins Care gave me valuable hands-on experience and increased my confidence in caring for older adults with complex needs. The team were supportive and welcoming throughout my placement."
June 2026