Table 9.

Reasons given for wanting to stay in the locality post qualification

Answer themeIllustrative quote
Those that feel loyalty to the region as they are ‘geographically close to home’I live in the north west, I wouldn't need too much persuasion. However, good job opportunities is a must.
Career development, specifically,a) preceptorship training programmeb) quality assurance of such a programmeStrong preceptorship programmes to support the band 6 pay, perhaps a rotational role in the first year to get a wide experience.
Assurance that preceptorship year will include lots of additional training opportunities.