nhsu putting learning at the heart of healthcare
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NHSU
Putting learning at the heartof healthcare
Modernisation and learning
• Modernisation requires a transformation in learning
• Equity in access to learning
• Co-ordination and economies of scale
Why NHSU?
• To support the priorities of the NHS as a whole
• To contribute to systematic improvements in patient care
• To unlock people’s talents & create new learning opportunities
Why NHSU?
• To complement new ways of working
• To include patients and carers more effectively
• To be a catalyst for innovation in learning To support learning cultures and continuous improvement
A ‘corporate university’ for the NHS
• An explicit focus on learning and development
• Expresses aims, values and priorities of its “host” body
• Supports re-orientation of the “business”
A ‘corporate university’ for the NHS
• Champions investment in skills, competencies, qualities and self-esteem of staff
• Makes learning normal by building it into working lives
The story so far
June 01: Labour party manifesto
Oct 01: “Everyone”Feb 02: Chief Executive
and small team in place
Mar - Oct 02: Development Plan prepared
Nov 02: Launch of NHSU Development Plan and extensive consultation
Who is NHSU for?
• Everyone who works in or for the NHS
gradually extending to…
• Staff working in social care
• Patients and Carers
Eight Guiding Principles
• Access
• Relevance
• Choice
• Support
Eight Guiding Principles continued
• Equity
• Multidisciplinary & multi-professional
• Partnership
• Quality
Early programmes and services
• Induction• Communication skills• Skills for life• First contact in primary
care• Health informatics• Infection control &
hygiene• Management• Foundation Degrees
Early programmes and services
• Information, advice & guidance
• E-Learning• Learner support• Qualifications &
accreditation framework
• A Learning Needs Observatory
• Junior Scholarships• NHSU Fellowships
Partnership & Collaboration
• NHS organisations
• Workforce Development Confederations, trades unions and professional bodies
• Schools, colleges and universities
• Strategic partnerships eg OU, UfI/learndirect, UK e-Universities, NHSIA
Some Delivery Principles
• Brokerage; commissioning; delivery
• National HQ; regional Divisions
• Blended learning
• Developing local support for learners
• Credit and university status
The Tough Issues
• Making time to learn
• Who pays for what and how much it costs
• Making a reality of widening participation
The Tough Issues
• Exactly how it will all be delivered?
• Setting and meeting targets
• Achieving university title and status
Health Informatics in NHSU
• “Faculty” and/or embedded theme?
• Management structure?
• Partnership with NHSIA• Other stakeholders• Adding value; filling
gaps• Real opportunity
Health Informatics in NHSU
• Learning needs analysis tool
• Database of tools, courses and resources
• Web environment
Health Informatics in NHSU
• ECDL
• Accreditation for clinica• coding training &
primary• care information
facilitators
• Specialist development schemes etc
Health Informatics in NHSU
• Foundation degree• Analysing and
presenting data and information
• Librarian development
• Information appraisal• Information in
Primary Care• NELH(i)
Contacts
E-mail [email protected]
Visit www.nhsu.nhs.uk Phone 0800 555550
[email protected] or call 07879 444758