Helen Dryden1, Ann Marie Rice. 1. Macmillan Hospital Palliative Care Team, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK. helen.dryden@mariecurie.org.uk
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Secondment is recognized as a method of staff development and can offer both individuals and organizations structure and flexibility in relation to service development. AIM: This article describes the experience of a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) seconded 3 days a week for 18 months to a Macmillan Education Unit, as an associate lecturer (the host organization). Different types of secondment are discussed, mapping this experience to Partnership Information Network guidelines. EVALUATION: A 360 degrees evaluation process involving all key stakeholders was carried out, and highlighted positive aspects. CONCLUSION: Secondment is recommended as a valuable and safe method of staff development, increasing knowledge and skills, raising motivation and aiding retention, provided guidelines are adhered to and strategies are in place to mitigate risks.
BACKGROUND: Secondment is recognized as a method of staff development and can offer both individuals and organizations structure and flexibility in relation to service development. AIM: This article describes the experience of a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) seconded 3 days a week for 18 months to a Macmillan Education Unit, as an associate lecturer (the host organization). Different types of secondment are discussed, mapping this experience to Partnership Information Network guidelines. EVALUATION: A 360 degrees evaluation process involving all key stakeholders was carried out, and highlighted positive aspects. CONCLUSION: Secondment is recommended as a valuable and safe method of staff development, increasing knowledge and skills, raising motivation and aiding retention, provided guidelines are adhered to and strategies are in place to mitigate risks.
Authors: Chigozie Jesse Uneke; Abel Ebeh Ezeoha; Henry Chukwuemeka Uro-Chukwu; Chinonyelum Thecla Ezeonu; Jonathan Igboji Journal: Int J Health Policy Manag Date: 2018-06-01