Background/Aims Mentorship experience is a crucial aspect of midwifery students' development. Midwifery education in Brunei Darussalam aims to enhance leadership and management skills in preparation for the transition to becoming registered midwives. This study explored how mentorship experiences influenced midwifery students' preparation for leadership and management roles, as well as the challenges that impacted the effectiveness of mentorship experiences in clinical settings. Methods This descriptive qualitative study involved 43 final-year midwifery students from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam who contributed written essays reflecting on their readiness for leadership, clinical learning encounters and perceptions of mentorship. The essays were analysed thematically. Results Most students felt unprepared for leadership as they had received limited guidance and exposure to clinical settings. Mentorship experiences varied, with some finding it beneficial while others struggle to adapt, citing disparities in mentor motivation, teaching abilities and leadership styles. Conclusions Practical, hands-on experience is vital to developing leadership and management skills. However, students face challenges in balancing academic commitments with clinical practice, limiting their opportunities to hone their skills. Implications for practice A standardised mentorship programme and longer clinical attachments would allow students more time to acclimatise to healthcare environments, comprehend their role and enrich their learning journey.

Hadi Zulhiqman Abdul-Rahim

Khadizah H Abdul-Mumin

British Journal of Midwifery

British Journal of Midwifery (BJM) is the leading clinical journal for midwives. Published each month, the journal is written by midwives for midwives and peer reviewed by some of the foremost authorities in the profession.    BJM is essential reading for all midwives. It contains the best clinical reviews, original research and evidence-based articles available, and ensures that midwives are kept fully up-to-date with the latest developments taking place in clinical practice. In addition, each issue of the journal contains a symposium on a particular theme, providing more in-depth clinical information.

The British Journal of Midwifery (BJM) is the leading clinical journal for midwives. Published monthly, the journal is written by midwives for midwives and is peer-reviewed by some of the foremost authorities in the profession. BJM is essential reading for all midwives, containing the best clinical reviews, original research, and evidence-based articles available, ensuring that midwives are kept fully up-to-date with the latest developments in clinical practice. Additionally, each issue of the journal features a symposium on a particular theme, providing more in-depth clinical information.

《British Journal of Midwifery》是临床助产领域的领先期刊。该期刊每月出版，由助产士撰写，并经过该领域一些权威人士的同行评审。对于所有助产士来说，《British Journal of Midwifery》是必读的期刊。它包含了最佳的临床评论、原创研究和基于证据的文章，确保助产士能够及时了解临床实践中的最新发展。此外，每期期刊还包含一个关于特定主题的研讨会，提供更深入的临床信息。

Enhancing leadership and management skills in midwifery through optimised mentorship

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