Louise Bramley1, Joseph C Manning2, Joanne Cooper3. 1. Clinical Lead Research and Innovation, Institute for Nursing and Midwifery Care Excellence, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK. 2. Clinical Academic Senior Research Fellow in Children, Young People and Families Nursing, Nottingham Children's Hospital and Neonatology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham UK; School of Health Sciences, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham UK; Centre for Innovative Research Across the Life-Course, Coventry University, Coventry UK. 3. Assistant Director of Nursing (Research, Innovation and Professional Regulation), Institute for Nursing and Midwifery Care Excellence, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Global challenges in the development of a highly skilled and motivated nursing workforce jeopardise the delivery of high-quality care. Flexible and innovative workforce solutions are required to overcome these challenges. AIMS: To describe the implementation and present the preliminary evaluation of the 'Chief Nurse Excellence in Care Junior' bespoke Fellowship initiative designed to develop the foundational clinical and academic skills of front-line junior clinical staff. METHODS: This initiative was developed and piloted at a large, inner-city, acute NHS trust. The initiative involved two main components: a bespoke development programme and an improvement project that was supported by clinical and academic mentors. The initiative was evaluated using structured feedback, case studies and data on dissemination activities. RESULTS: Six front-line nurses completed the first cohort of the initiative that commenced in spring 2016. Results showed a positive impact on professional development relating to the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Case studies of projects had a demonstrable impact on patient experiences, outcomes and cost savings. Wider organisational and NHS impact was demonstrated through multiple dissemination activities. CONCLUSION: This preliminary evaluation provides evidence that this initiative is a sustainable, clinically driven career development opportunity at a foundational level that has a demonstrable positive impact on care and staff development. Further work is underway to carry out a longitudinal structure, process and outcome evaluation with particular focus on impact.
BACKGROUND: Global challenges in the development of a highly skilled and motivated nursing workforce jeopardise the delivery of high-quality care. Flexible and innovative workforce solutions are required to overcome these challenges. AIMS: To describe the implementation and present the preliminary evaluation of the 'Chief Nurse Excellence in Care Junior' bespoke Fellowship initiative designed to develop the foundational clinical and academic skills of front-line junior clinical staff. METHODS: This initiative was developed and piloted at a large, inner-city, acute NHS trust. The initiative involved two main components: a bespoke development programme and an improvement project that was supported by clinical and academic mentors. The initiative was evaluated using structured feedback, case studies and data on dissemination activities. RESULTS: Six front-line nurses completed the first cohort of the initiative that commenced in spring 2016. Results showed a positive impact on professional development relating to the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Case studies of projects had a demonstrable impact on patient experiences, outcomes and cost savings. Wider organisational and NHS impact was demonstrated through multiple dissemination activities. CONCLUSION: This preliminary evaluation provides evidence that this initiative is a sustainable, clinically driven career development opportunity at a foundational level that has a demonstrable positive impact on care and staff development. Further work is underway to carry out a longitudinal structure, process and outcome evaluation with particular focus on impact.
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