Transcript Document 7509547

PRESENTATION ON THE WORK OF
NIPEC AND THE SENIOR
PROFESSIONAL OFFICER ROLE
SESSION
PADDIE BLANEY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Overview
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Overview of NIPEC functions
Size and structure – team concept and partnership
Corporate responsibilities and contribution
Annual appraisal and PDP
Overview of NIPEC work
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Consultations
Regional groups
Collaborative work
Analysis of regional policy, reports/inquiries
Strategic care pathway responsibilities
Cross cutting theme responsibilities
Strategic Organisational links
UK and Republic of Ireland links
Initiatives- some examples across all remit
Legislation: Functions of
NIPEC
We (a) Promote high standards of practice among nurses and midwives;
(b) Promote high standards in the education and training of nurses and
midwives; and
(c) Promote the professional development of nurses and midwives.
We (a) provide guidance on best practice for nurses and midwives; and
(b) provide advice and information on matters relating to nursing and
midwifery.
we act
(a) in accordance with any directions given to it by the Department; and
(b) under the general guidance of the Department.
Structure and Council members
NIPEC
COUNCIL
Chair & Chief
Executive and up to 16
lay and professional
members and CNO
ORGANISATION
Approximately 21
staff including 2-3
secondments a year
Organisational Chart as at July 2008
NIPEC COUNCIL
PROJECT
RELATED SECONDMENTS
•Ms. Carol Brown
•Ms Jocelyn Davidson
•Ms. Deirdre Drinkwater
•Mrs Jennifer Hamilton
•Ms Janette McRory
•Ms Sara Rafferty
Senior Professional
Officer
Ms Lesley
Barrowman
Librarian
Mrs Susan Ekin
(0.5 wte)
Senior Professional
Officer
Mrs Cathy
McCusker
Personal Assistant
Mrs Deirdre Meleady
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Ms Paddie Blaney
Receptionist
Mrs Rosemary McBride
(0.54wte)
Senior Professional
Officer
Mrs Angela Drury
(acting)
IT & Information Officer
Senior Professional
Officer
Vacancy
Senior Professional
Officer
Vacancy
Corporate Services Manager
Mrs Janet Hall
Mr Mark Jamison
Information Officer
Mrs Julie Edgar
Clerical Officer
Ms Elizabeth Henry
Head of Corporate
Services
Mr Edmund Thom
OUTSOURCED SERVICES
Human Resources, Finance, Equality,
Supplies, Legal, Audit, Risk, Public Relations
Secretarial Team
Mrs Lorraine Andrews (0.6 wte)
Mrs Linda Woods
Mrs Muriel Lockhart
Vacancy
Vacancy
Catering Assistant
Mrs Bernadette Delaney
(0.54 wte)
Domestic Support
Mrs Ena Patton
(0.41 wte)
Overview of NIPEC work
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Consultations
Regional groups
Collaborative work
Analysis of regional policy, reports/inquiries
Strategic care pathway responsibilities
Cross cutting theme responsibilities
Strategic Organisational links
UK and Republic of Ireland links
Initiatives- some examples across all remit
Practice Placement Project (20022003)
Aim
To examine the practice placement
provision in the HPSS and
independent sectors for the Common
Foundation and Adult Branch
Programmes
Practice Placement Project Overview
Partners
Stakeholders
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DHSSPS (commissioner)
 Schools of Nursing
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Practice Experts from 4 Trusts  Service providers
Strategic Context
 Student mentors/ward
managers/team leaders
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Public protection
Outcomes
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Workforce planning
 A final report presenting 10
Approach
recommendations plus 1
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Project managed
overarching recommendation
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Collation and analysis of
relating to an organisation-wide
existing information
infrastructure to support
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Survey using questionnaires
practice learning
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Facilitation of focus group
and 1-1 interviews
Using and Doing Research: Guiding
the Future (2002-2005)
Aim
To map progress within nursing and
midwifery R&D and to identify regional
strategic priorities to further develop
this agenda over the next 3-5 years.
Using and Doing Research: Guiding
the Future - Overview
Partners
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DHSSPS (commissioner)
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R&D Office
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Dr D Fitzsimons - UU/BCH
Strategic Context
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Governance
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Building capacity
Approach
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Critical analysis of existing
literature
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Survey using a
questionnaire
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Interviews
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Consensus Conference
Stakeholders
 Education providers
 Service providers within the
HPSS and independent/
voluntary sector
 R&D Funders (inc Charities)
 Research community
Outcomes
 A final report providing a
strategic vision for nursing
and midwifery R&D in NI and
a set of recommended action
plans that can facilitate
further development
DF : Competency Profile (2003-2006)
Aim
To develop a tool that will enable
nurses and midwives to identify the
competencies they wish to
enhance within their current role,
and to illustrate how well they are
performing.
DF : Competency Profile - Overview
Partners
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DF Project Board and
Project Group
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UU Project Team
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Deloitte Consulting
Strategic Context
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Performance assessment
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Professional development
Approach
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Review of existing literature
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Facilitated subgroup input
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Consultation feedback
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Commissioned projects (2)
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Project managed
Stakeholders
 Registrant workforce in NI
 The NI public
 Employers
Outcomes
 A research report providing
evidence on performance
assessment
 A validated tool that has been
widely tested with nurses and
midwives at all levels
 A free online resource to
support nurses and midwives.
 A published background
paper
DF : Role Development Guide (2003-06)
Aim
To provide guidance on the
development of safe and
effective roles for nurses and
midwives including the key
factors for successful
implementation
DF : Role Development Guide Overview
Partners
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DF Project Board and
Project Group
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UU Project Team
Strategic Context
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Changes in service delivery
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Modernisation – new ways
of working
Approach
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Review of existing literature
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Facilitated subgroup input
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Consultation feedback
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A commissioned project
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Project managed
Stakeholders
 Registrant workforce in NI
 Employers
Outcomes
 A research report providing
evidence on innovative roles
 A best practice guide on new role
development
 A free online resource that can
assist nurses, midwives (and
managers) who are undertaking a
new or significantly changed role
 A published background paper
United Hospitals Strategy
Development (2005-2006)
Aim
To facilitate the development
of a strategic vision that is
owned by the nurses and
midwives working in United
Hospitals
United Hospitals Strategy
Development - Overview
Partners
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Ms Bronagh Scott, Director
of Nursing, United Hospitals
Strategic Context
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Development of nursing and
midwifery practice
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Clinical and Social Care
Governance
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Workforce development
Approach
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Facilitated Groupwork using
e.g. Values Clarification
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Consensus Conference
Stakeholders
 Nurses and midwives at all
levels, working in United
Hospitals
 Users of the service
provided by United
Hospitals
Outcomes
 Agreement on the main
strategic nursing and
midwifery priorities
Implementation of Supervision
Standards (2007-2008)
Aim
To facilitate the five health
and social care trusts to
implement the CNO’s regional
standards for Supervision
Implementation of Supervision
Standards - Overview
Partners
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Five HSC Trust Assistant
Directors
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Regional Steering Group
Strategic Context
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CNO Supervision standards
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Review of Supervision by
NIPEC 2006-07
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Workforce Survey results
Approach
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Facilitated Group work
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Project managed
Stakeholders
 HSC Trust Nurse
Executives
 Nurses and midwives at all
levels
 Patient and clients
Outcomes
 All regional objectives met
including regional
organisational framework,
marketing material and
regionally agreed learning
and development strategy
Implementation of NMC Standards
(2007-2008)
Aim
To facilitate the five health
and social care trusts to
implement the NMC standards
for learning in practice
Implementation of NMC Standards
(2007-2008) Overview
Partners
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Five HSC Trust Assistant
Directors
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Regional Steering Group
Strategic Context
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NMC standards
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Concerns regarding quality
of practice learning
Approach
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Facilitated Group work
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Project managed
Stakeholders
 HSC Trust Nurse
Executives
 Mentors and practice
teachers
 Patient and clients
Outcomes
 All project objectives met
including mapping tools,
register of mentors and
practice teachers, and full
project report with
recommendations
Evaluation of Introduction of Nurse
Prescribing Role
Aim
To evaluate the
implementation of the nurse
prescribing role using NIPEC
role development guide
Evaluation of Introduction of Nurse
Prescribing Role (2006-2007)
Overview
Partners
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18 legacy Trust Directors of
Nursing
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Nurse prescribers
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Education providers
Strategic Context
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NMC standards
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Concerns regarding quality
of practice learning
Approach
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Facilitated Group work
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Questionnaires to 3 groups
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Project managed
Stakeholders
 DHSSPS
 HPSS Trusts/HSC Trusts
 Patient and clients
Outcomes
 All project objectives met
including full project report
with recommendations
 Model to evaluate new
roles
Thank you
Any specific questions please
contact Lesley Barrowman – in view
of limited human resources this may
be by telephone