Mentorship of student nurses within the clinical environment is a well-established aspect of nurse training. With theory and practice being given equal weighting in the assessment of students' fitness to practise, effective mentorship in clinical settings is essential. While there have been calls for improvements to the clinical learning environment, the demands of daily practice mean it can be difficult to achieve effective mentorship. This article outlines one trust's initiative to improve mentorship support by introducing a clinical education mentorship support team.