PRESENTATION ON THE WORK OF NIPEC AND THE SENIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER ROLE SESSION PADDIE BLANEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Overview Overview of NIPEC functions Size and structure – team concept and partnership Corporate responsibilities and contribution Annual appraisal and PDP Overview of NIPEC work Consultations Regional groups Collaborative work Analysis of regional policy, reports/inquiries Strategic care pathway responsibilities Cross cutting theme responsibilities Strategic Organisational links UK and Republic of Ireland links Initiatives- some examples across all remit

Legislation: Functions of NIPEC We - (a ) Promote high standards of practice among nurses and midwives; (b) Promote high standards in the education and training of nurses and midwives; and (c) Promote the professional development of nurses and midwives. We - (a) provide guidance on best practice for nurses and midwives; and (b) provide advice and information on matters relating to nursing and midwifery. we act (a) in accordance with any directions given to it by the Department; and (b) under the general guidance of the Department.

Structure and Council members NIPEC COUNCIL ORGANISATION Chair & Chief Executive and up to 16 lay and professional members and CNO Approximately 21 staff including 2-3 secondments a year

NIPEC COUNCIL CHIEF EXECUTIVE Ms Paddie Blaney Receptionist Mrs Rosemary McBride (0.54wte) Clerical Officer Ms Elizabeth Henry Senior Professional Officer Mrs Angela Drury (acting) Senior Professional Officer Mrs Cathy McCusker Senior Professional Officer Ms Lesley Barrowman Senior Professional Officer Vacancy IT & Information Officer Mr Mark Jamison Librarian Mrs Susan Ekin (0.5 wte) Information Officer Mrs Julie Edgar Secretarial Team Mrs Lorraine Andrews (0.6 wte) Mrs Linda Woods Mrs Muriel Lockhart Vacancy Catering Assistant Mrs Bernadette Delaney (0.54 wte) Domestic Support Mrs Ena Patton (0.41 wte) Corporate Services Manager Mrs Janet Hall Head of Corporate Services Mr Edmund Thom OUTSOURCED SERVICES Human Resources, Finance, Equality, Supplies, Legal, Audit, Risk, Public Relations Personal Assistant Mrs Deirdre Meleady PROJECT RELATED SECONDMENTS Ms. Carol Brown Ms Jocelyn Davidson Ms. Deirdre Drinkwater Mrs Jennifer Hamilton Ms Janette McRory Ms Sara Rafferty Organisational Chart as at July 2008 Senior Professional Officer Vacancy

Overview of NIPEC work Consultations Regional groups Collaborative work Analysis of regional policy, reports/inquiries Strategic care pathway responsibilities Cross cutting theme responsibilities Strategic Organisational links UK and Republic of Ireland links Initiatives- some examples across all remit

Practice Placement Project ( ) Aim To examine the practice placement provision in the HPSS and independent sectors for the Common Foundation and Adult Branch Programmes

Practice Placement Project - Overview Partners DHSSPS (commissioner) Practice Experts from 4 Trusts Strategic Context Public protection Workforce planning Approach Project managed Collation and analysis of existing information Survey using questionnaires Facilitation of focus group and 1-1 interviews Stakeholders Schools of Nursing Service providers Student mentors/ward managers/team leaders Outcomes A final report presenting 10 recommendations plus 1 overarching recommendation relating to an organisation-wide infrastructure to support practice learning

Using and Doing Research: Guiding the Future ( ) Aim To map progress within nursing and midwifery R&D and to identify regional strategic priorities to further develop this agenda over the next 3-5 years.

Partners DHSSPS (commissioner) R&D Office Dr D Fitzsimons - UU/BCH Strategic Context Governance Building capacity Approach Critical analysis of existing literature Survey using a questionnaire Interviews Consensus Conference Stakeholders Education providers Service providers within the HPSS and independent/ voluntary sector R&D Funders (inc Charities) Research community Outcomes A final report providing a strategic vision for nursing and midwifery R&D in NI and a set of recommended action plans that can facilitate further development Using and Doing Research: Guiding the Future - Overview

DF : Competency Profile ( ) Aim To develop a tool that will enable nurses and midwives to identify the competencies they wish to enhance within their current role, and to illustrate how well they are performing.

DF : Competency Profile - Overview Partners DF Project Board and Project Group UU Project Team Deloitte Consulting Strategic Context Performance assessment Professional development Approach Review of existing literature Facilitated subgroup input Consultation feedback Commissioned projects (2) Project managed Stakeholders Registrant workforce in NI The NI public Employers Outcomes A research report providing evidence on performance assessment A validated tool that has been widely tested with nurses and midwives at all levels A free online resource to support nurses and midwives. A published background paper

DF : Role Development Guide ( ) Aim To provide guidance on the development of safe and effective roles for nurses and midwives including the key factors for successful implementation

DF : Role Development Guide - Overview Partners DF Project Board and Project Group UU Project Team Strategic Context Changes in service delivery Modernisation – new ways of working Approach Review of existing literature Facilitated subgroup input Consultation feedback A commissioned project Project managed Stakeholders Registrant workforce in NI Employers Outcomes A research report providing evidence on innovative roles A best practice guide on new role development A free online resource that can assist nurses, midwives (and managers) who are undertaking a new or significantly changed role A published background paper

United Hospitals Strategy Development ( ) Aim To facilitate the development of a strategic vision that is owned by the nurses and midwives working in United Hospitals

Partners Ms Bronagh Scott, Director of Nursing, United Hospitals Strategic Context Development of nursing and midwifery practice Clinical and Social Care Governance Workforce development Approach Facilitated Groupwork using e.g. Values Clarification Consensus Conference Stakeholders Nurses and midwives at all levels, working in United Hospitals Users of the service provided by United Hospitals Outcomes Agreement on the main strategic nursing and midwifery priorities United Hospitals Strategy Development - Overview

Implementation of Supervision Standards ( ) Aim To facilitate the five health and social care trusts to implement the CNO’s regional standards for Supervision

Partners Five HSC Trust Assistant Directors Regional Steering Group Strategic Context CNO Supervision standards Review of Supervision by NIPEC Workforce Survey results Approach Facilitated Group work Project managed Stakeholders HSC Trust Nurse Executives Nurses and midwives at all levels Patient and clients Outcomes All regional objectives met including regional organisational framework, marketing material and regionally agreed learning and development strategy Implementation of Supervision Standards - Overview

Implementation of NMC Standards ( ) Aim To facilitate the five health and social care trusts to implement the NMC standards for learning in practice

Partners Five HSC Trust Assistant Directors Regional Steering Group Strategic Context NMC standards Concerns regarding quality of practice learning Approach Facilitated Group work Project managed Stakeholders HSC Trust Nurse Executives Mentors and practice teachers Patient and clients Outcomes All project objectives met including mapping tools, register of mentors and practice teachers, and full project report with recommendations Implementation of NMC Standards ( ) Overview

Evaluation of Introduction of Nurse Prescribing Role Aim To evaluate the implementation of the nurse prescribing role using NIPEC role development guide

Partners 18 legacy Trust Directors of Nursing Nurse prescribers Education providers Strategic Context NMC standards Concerns regarding quality of practice learning Approach Facilitated Group work Questionnaires to 3 groups Project managed Stakeholders DHSSPS HPSS Trusts/HSC Trusts Patient and clients Outcomes All project objectives met including full project report with recommendations Model to evaluate new roles Evaluation of Introduction of Nurse Prescribing Role ( ) Overview

Thank you Any specific questions please contact Lesley Barrowman – in view of limited human resources this may be by telephone