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NHSU. Putting learning at the heart of 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
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NHSU Putting learning at the heart of 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 NHSgradually 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 yourviews@nhsu.nhs.uk Visit www.nhsu.nhs.uk Phone 0800 555550 di.millen@nhsia.nhs.uk or call 07879 444758