Implementing the competency Framework Public Health England Webinar Dr Ifeoma Onyia Public Health Consultant Halton Borough Council

Halton is in the North West Population of 125 000 people Implementing the competency framework: Context Halton is in the North West Population of 125 000 people Delivery of Health Checks predominantly via primary care Council based health improvement team Health trainers in community and primary care Point of care blood tests POCT used Training needs prompted use of competency framework

2 Implementing the competency framework: Performance

Updating skills - using local training dept/ CCG 3 Implementing the competency framework: Process Check of basic skills-The Core Competences for Healthcare Support Workers Updating skills - using local training dept/ CCG Delivery of Health Checks bespoke training – framework linked Portfolio Assessments Direct Observation 1:1 meetings

Measured by self assessment and managers review 4 Implementing the competency framework: Core Competencies Measured by self assessment and managers review Top – up training provided Source: PHE NHS Health Check competence framework June 2014

5 Implementing the competency framework: Halton's Approach

6 Implementing the competency framework: Technical competencies Source: PHE NHS Health Check competence framework June 2014

NOTE: only for use with new staff 7 Implementing the competency framework: Programme example NOTE: only for use with new staff Phase Course Tutor Hours 1 Introduction to the role Introduction to the team/service 7 hours (full day) 2 RSPH Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement 3 Alcohol IBA & Smoking (Plus additional time for NCSCT) 4 Health Check Training with bloods 14 hours ( 2 days) 5 Mental Health Connect 5 Healthy Diets 2.5 hours ( half day) 2.5 hours (half day) 6 Diabetes/IGR & Physical Activity 7 Services and Signposting Guest speakers Community Mapping

Shorter courses are available which run for two days minimum 8 Implementing the competency framework: Other training issues Additional training is provided on diagnostic tests using POCT and use of GPPAQ, QRISK2 etc Shorter courses are available which run for two days minimum Refresher appraisals in line with framework is also conducted annually Shorter courses have been offered to staff who work alongside health trainers

Trainer skills as a limited resource “Clinical Sign off” 9 Implementing the competency framework: Challenges Time Cost Trainer skills as a limited resource “Clinical Sign off” Rolling out to primary care Localising the content

Contact me: ifeoma.onyia@halton.gov.uk 10 Implementing the competency framework: Further Information Contact me: ifeoma.onyia@halton.gov.uk