CPD in the new world – Gaye Jackson

1. CPD in the new world –Gaye Jackson

2. CPD/PQL Strategy • The Continuing Professional development/Post Qualification Learning strategy was published in December 2010 after a consultation period. • PLEDGES • There were 10 pledges from NHS NW to take forward.

3. Pledges • To make available details of MPET funded mechanism, inclusive of non-NHS access. • DH central provision • NHS NW contracted provision and flexible contracted provision • NHS NW cash allocation (£13.5m) • Regional investment for specific strategic priorities (£7m)

4. Pledges • 2. To determine with stakeholders, a process by which core provision is determined and refreshed each year as part of the annual commissioning plan cycle. • Pertinent to all eligible practitioners • Annually refreshed • Take into account what was commonly accessed • Strategic priority • Sub-regional meetings to be held at the end of September 2011.

5. Pledges • 3. To agree a system of regional coordination and collaboration, with regards to the specification and delivery of unique/specialist provision, ensuring annual monitoring and management is in place. • Where demand is low in number but high in priority • Regional coordination and collaboration to ensure maximum efficiency. • Information from Post Qualification Electronic Monitoring Tool (PQ EMT)

6. Pledges • 4. To agree a single system of CPD/PQL resource, integrating all regional investment and making utilisation figures available to create transparency, drive improved value and better inform local decision making. • Minimise number of separate pots of monies • Public facing website (e WIN) enabling access to key information (from PQ EMT) including: • Professional groups • Service provider allocation and deployment • Completion/attrition rates • Programme/development demand

7. Pledges • 5. To facilitate coordination of sub-regional dialogue and outcome performance monitoring, ensuring a process fit for purpose, as new workforce and education mechanics emerge. • Information from PQ EMT • Building Learning and Development Excellence – to enhance the capability and capacity of learning and development leads. High performing function, competences and development programme.

8. Pledges • 6. To lead a review and consultation on the introduction of a standard unit price, ensuring appropriate transition across all relevant HEIs. • Joe McArdle has met with Council of Deans who are tasked with taking this forward. • This may be based on units of 5 credits to maximise flexibility as well as accommodating existing modular frameworks.

9. Pledges • 7. To share case studies of best practice with regards to system flexibility. • Already on e WIN and all can add case studies. • 8. To pursue through the NW Universities Group a process for cross institutional recognition of academic credit, including the conversion of work based experience. • Joe McArdle raised this with Council of Deans and they are taking it forward. • Includes APL and AP(E)L • Accreditation of work-based learning

10. Pledges • 9. To continue to support new ways of learning work streams and include as a performance measure to drive improvement, in terms of both access and satisfaction • Flexibility of learning styles. • Simulation (TEL – technology enhanced learning) • NW Simulation Strategy – September 2010 • E learning – NW E learning Strategy – April 2010 • Building Learning and Development Excellence development programme

11. Pledges • 10. To realise improved value for money, by developing an inclusive CPD/PQL electronic monitoring tool and associated management processes, to enable appropriate transparency and management of related investment, to drive continuous improvement. • Alpha testing completed • Beta testing in process • PQ SLA Modules go live at end of September 2011 • PQ cash allocation go live April 2012. • Guidance notes • Captivate training

12. Gaye Jackson • Head of CPD and Education Partnerships • gaye.jackson@northwest.nhs.uk • 0161 625 7303