1. Developing leaders through secondment Nikki Walker Senior Nurse, Critical Care, Belfast City Hospital

2. NIPEC “Improving Practice, Improving Care” Conference, Galgorm Manor, 21 st May 2008 Background Previous role and experience Application to NIPEC, selection procedure and appointment Thoughts and feelings on appointment…

3. NIPEC “Improving Practice, Improving Care” Conference, Galgorm Manor, 21 st May 2008

4. Examples of Learning Understanding of NMC requirements Regional awareness Building relations and networking Change management techniques and project management approach Facilitating group activities

5. NIPEC “Improving Practice, Improving Care” Conference, Galgorm Manor, 21 st May 2008

6. How the learning took place Time out to take stock Break from the norm Pushed out of comfort zone, challenged Learning in a safe environment Feedback Involvement in decisions Empowered with responsibility Support when required Room to develop, space to grow, try things out!

7. NIPEC “Improving Practice, Improving Care” Conference, Galgorm Manor, 21 st May 2008 Moving on… Knowledge, skills and confidence Integrating the learning to the new role A time of personal and professional development Preparation for the future