1. Education and development pathways for pre- registration Nursing, health care assistants and widening participation at GHNHSFT

2. Mr Paul Hooton Assistant Director for Professional Education Ms Diana Thomas Senior Professional Education Practitioner / Modern Matron

3. Pre-registration pathway Partner University is UWE Degree only pathway – 3 years Entry requirements 50% academic 50% clinical GHNHSFT work closely with UWE to ensure curriculum is fit for purpose – meeting both service requirements and NMC requirements Changing scope of Nursing profession

4. Entry requirements for pre- registration programmes 3 A levels (or equivalent) grades A – C Ideally includes a Science GCSE grades A – C which have to include Maths, English and a Science Formal interview at UWE with Academics, Stakeholders and Service Users on selection panel Written test and Numeracy examination at selection Annual numeracy testing throughout three year programme – will not progress without 100% pass each year

5. Curriculum (nationally) Changing healthcare agenda shaping curriculum Emphasis on stronger Nursing Leadership qualities Stronger emphasis on critical thinking, analysis and reflection Stronger emphasis on problem based learning Improved teaching on anatomy & physiology NMC directed following public and professional consultations

6. Changing perception & scope of Nursing profession Ageing population – people are living longer Care needs are changing Health care services are evolving to meet these needs Fundamental human need is to be looked after with care and compassion Pre-registration curriculums need to ensure competence and proficiency

7. Band 5 Transition programme GHNHSFT have always supported transition from student to staff Nurse 2010 GHNHSFT signed DH pledge in partnership with NMC and South West SHA to enrol all newly registered practitioners Flying Start England – partnership with University of Gloucestershire

8. What is preceptorship Structured transition phase from newly registered to 12 months post registration Develops confidence and apply knowledge from academic studies and placements Foundation for life long learning Improves patient care and experience Improves recruitment & retention Improves staff satisfaction and morale

9. Preparation of our Health Care Support Workers Historically always developed (NVQ etc) Recognise need for more proactive and local approach to this workforce Band 2 Development Programme Accreditation route being discussed with various education providers

10. Designed to develop staff into confident, competent and empowered individuals Interwoven throughout programme is Trust strategic objectives, contemporaneous health care issues Strong focus on Dignity, Care, Compassion, Respect, Kindness throughout all stages of programme Practice based learning Accreditation route Strive to improve patient experience by increasing knowledge and skills of staff

11. Widening Participation Foundation Degree in Health Care Practice in partnership with Gloucestershire College and UWE Apprenticeship Framework in partnership with Telford College Widening Access

12. Overarching aim of all our programmes Corporate development Professional development Personal development

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