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RCN Employment Relations in the Independent sector and Non NHS. Clare Jacobs RCN Employment Relations Adviser. Developing an IS and Non NHS Strategy - Background. IS part of overall ERD strategy review Key to RCN Strategic Plan and Organisational Council Priorities
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RCN Employment Relations in the Independent sector and Non NHS Clare Jacobs RCN Employment Relations Adviser
Developing an IS and Non NHS Strategy - Background • IS part of overall ERD strategy review • Key to RCN Strategic Plan and Organisational Council Priorities • To ensure we are the union of choice for all nurses and healthcare assistants, wherever they work
Contents of the Strategy - Objectives • Increased membership both in targeted organisations and whole IS and Non NHS • Increased numbers of representatives both in targeted organisations and whole IS and Non NHS • More alliances/partnerships and recognition agreements with IS and Non NHS Employers • Greater understanding, skills and capacity amongst all RCN staff in relation to the sector • Increased number of nurses/members/staff who see relevance of RCN in the sector. • Fewer nurses/members/staff who view our communications as ‘NHS Only’
Contents of the Strategy -continued • Actions: • Approaching national employers • Assessment of perception and needs • Marketing • Learning and development • Supporting and working with regions and countries • Evaluation
National Recognition agreements • We have 21 agreements with national employers such as: Nuffield BMI Choice Support Marie Curie Cancer Care. Sue Ryder Partnerships in Care • Targeting – Southern Cross, Four Seasons, Care UK, and more • Needs local initiatives and activity to bring about strategic objectives
Implementation • Raising the profile and developing relations • Branch activities • Newsletters • Facilitating professional development • Engaging with enterprise managers • Rep recruitment where we have recognition • Member recruitment
Resources and Support • Survey of members • Staff lead to plan and coordinate activity • Members of Task and Finish Group • Branches • Mentorship programme • Recruitment materials • The ‘Offer’ toolkit under development • Advice and guidance
Contact: Clare.Jacobs@rcn.org.uk T: 07831 338 743Royal College of Nursing20 Cavendish SquareLondonW1G 0RN