NEWS
Action plan to deliver nursing workforce fit for the future
England’s chief nursing officer has launched a 10 point action plan to recognise and develop the roles that general practice nurses have which transform care and can help deliver the plan to make the NHS fit for the future. Developing confidence, capability and capacity – the ten point action plan for General Practice Nursing brings together key actions which aim to meet general practice workforce challenges by attracting new recruits, supporting existing GPNs and encouraging return to practice.
The plan is backed by a £15 million investment and will help target and prioritise where improvements are needed most. It sets out key milestones which will allow progress to be measured across General Practice Nursing for the first time.
A growing and ageing population with multiple complex health conditions has led to increased pressure on the general practice workforce.
The action plan sets out the work needed to deliver more convenient access to care, more personalised care in the community and a stronger focus on prevention and population health driving better outcomes and experience for patients.
Actions include measures to:
l Increase uptake and promote nursing in general practice – by raising the profile of nursing in General Practice through the
‘Image of Nursing’ programme, offering clinical placements for undergraduates and supporting additional routes into general practice nursing.
l Support for existing GPNs – all nurses new to general practice will have access to an induction programme, training and mentoring and an expansion in leadership and career opportunities.
l Encouraging GPNs to return to practice – The national return to practice programme will now include GPNs. Regional GPN boards will provide a platform to share best practice.
Professor Jane Cummings, chief nursing officer for England, said: “As the NHS transforms the way that we deliver care, treating more patients in the community, the importance of our general practice workforce will only increase. “Nurses working in general practice may not have always received the recognition they deserve in the past but they are central to our plan to improve care for patients and ensure the NHS is fit for the future. “That is why I am determined to ensure that there is a proper career development programme for those who choose this vital path and make it an attractive first choice for newly-qualified nurses as well as helping experienced staff take advantage of the flexibility it offers to re-enter the workforce.”
NHS Supply Chain launches Sustainable Development Report
NHS Supply Chain has announced the launch of its 2015/16 Sustainable Development Report. The report outlines the commitment to deliver sustainability benefits for NHS customers, placing strong emphasis on the progress made in ethical procurement and transparency.
The passing of the 2015 UK Modern
Slavery Act brought into sharp focus the responsibility of suppliers to understand their supply chains. NHS Supply Chain responded by widening its ethical procurement programme first established in 2012. Today, over 200 suppliers are subject to the Labour Standards Assurance System (LSAS) conditions across a wide range of framework agreements.
Specialist degrees from Eastwood Park
Eastwood Park is offering places on three specialist degree programmes that start next month (October).
The degrees are as follows:
l Foundation Degree in Hospital Engineering. l Foundation Degree in Medical Equipment Technologies.
l BSc (Hons) Management of Healthcare Engineering Technologies & Facilities.
The qualifications are aimed at those working
in healthcare engineering and facilities management disciplines. As a part-time degree learning takes place primarily in the workplace, through workbooks and online study, which also means you go on earning. Direct practical skills are built up during four residential study and assessment weekends per year at Eastwood Park. For more information visit
www.eastwoodparktraining.co.uk/courses/cour se-catagories/degrees/
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In addition to engaging with suppliers on their response to the legislation, NHS Supply Chain has trained 75% of its buyers on the Modern Slavery Act and is on target to train 100% by the end of 2017. “Our report demonstrates how sustainability is increasingly embedded in the roles of our buyers,” said Stephanie Gibney, ethical and sustainability manager at NHS Supply Chain. “It’s at the forefront of their consciousness when making business decisions, alongside cost, quality and service. In fact it’s becoming simply how we do business.” David Pierpoint, chief operating officer at NHS Supply Chain, added: “Our 2015-16 report demonstrates how procuring through NHS Supply Chain helps drive sustainable value, both through procurement and logistics. The focus on ethical procurement and transparency forms a key part of the report. By working cross-functionally with our suppliers and stakeholders we can understand more about our impact and help ensure sustainable activity is embedded in the business.”
SEPTEMBER 2017
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