“…Clinical placements are a vital and significant element of every healthcare programme, providing an environment in which students can make the link between theory and practice in preparation for future roles (Frazer, Connolly, Naughton, & Kow, ; Gidman, McIntosh, Melling, & Smith, ). Experiences in clinical practice have the greatest influence on students’ desire to stay on a programme (Crombie, Brindley, Harris, Marks‐Maran, & Morris Thompson, ), and caring clinical environments that foster positive staff relationships are essential for learning (Thomas, Jack, & Jinks, ). However, whilst on clinical placement, students have to repeatedly adapt to new environments and build relationships with staff who will be responsible for guiding their learning and assessing their performance.…”