Undertaking Flying Start NHS TM : Choices and Challenges For Newly Qualified Practitioners

1. Undertaking Flying Start NHSTM: Choices and Challenges For Newly Qualified Practitioners Authors: Michelle Roxburgh1, Pauline Banks2 and Helen Kane2 University of Stirling1 and University of the West of Scotland2 • Aim • The aim of this aspect of the study was to build a knowledge base of the factors which: • support a successful outcome for newly qualified practitioners • identify factors which work well or require further development. Introduction In 2006 the Scottish Executive Health Department introduced a web-based educational programme Flying Start NHSTM seeking to create a national approach and consistency to how newly qualified nurses, midwives and allied health professionals are supported in the transition from student to newly qualified practitioner in the NHS. Sample Table 1: Newly qualified practitioners involved in data collection, discipline, and NHS Board Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of Flying Start NHSTM in supporting the recruitment and skills development of newly qualified nurses, midwives and allied health professionals within NHS Scotland. These are the findings from focus groups with newly qualified practitioner; conducted in 16 of the 17 Scottish NHS Boards because one did not have any newly qualified practitioners at the time . • Data Collection • A total of 94 newly qualified practitioners took part: • 85 Focus Groups • 5 One to One Interviews • 4 Telephone Interviews with newly qualified practitioners employed under the community initiative Analysis All interviews were recorded and fully transcribed and analysed by reading through transcripts to gain an overall understanding of the data. Followed by a more detailed thematic analysis resulting in the emergence of 4 key themes each having sub-themes. Findings References 1 Lauder w, Roxburgh M, Holland K, Johnson M, Watson R, Topping K, Porter M (2008) Nursing and Midwifery in Scotland Being Fit for Practice: The Report of the National Evaluation of Fitness for Practice Pre-Registration Nursing and Midwifery Curricula Project, University of Dundee, School of Nursing and Midwifery. 2 Holland k, Roxburgh M, Johnson M, Topping K, Lauder W, Watson R (2010) Fitness for Nursing and Midwifery Education in Scotland, United Kingdom Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19, 461-469.