Information Session

Professional Officer Posts

(secondment)

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

Miss Frances McMurray

ReceptionistMrs Rosemary McBride

(0.54wte)

Clerical OfficerMs Elizabeth Henry

Senior Professional Officer

Mrs Angela Drury

Senior Professional Officer

Mrs Cathy McCusker

Senior Professional Officer

Ms Lesley Barrowman

Senior Professional Officer

Dr Carole McIlrath

IT & Information Officer

Mr Mark Jamison

Librarian

Mrs Susan Ekin(0.5 wte)

Information OfficerMrs Julie Edgar

Secretarial TeamMrs Lorraine Andrews (0.6 wte)

Mrs Linda WoodsMrs Muriel Lockhart

Ms Gemma PrendergastVacancy

Catering AssistantMrs Bernadette Delaney

(0.54 wte)Domestic SupportMrs 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 AssistantMrs Deirdre MeleadyPROJECT

RELATED SECONDMENTS

Organisational Chart as at January 2009

Senior Professional Officer

Miss Brenda Devine

Overview of NIPEC work

Consultations Regional groups Collaborative work Analysis of regional policy, reports/inquiries Strategic Organisational links and alliances UK and Republic of Ireland links International links Initiatives

Sample of initiatives completed

Using and Doing Research : Guiding the Future The Development Framework United Hospitals Strategy Development Implementation of Supervision Standards Western Out of Hours Urgent Care Project Respiratory Service Framework Project

Using and Doing Research: Guiding the Future (2002-2005)

AimTo 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

Development Framework (DF) : Competency Profile (2003-2006) www.nipecdf.org

AimTo 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 Commissioned research

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 (2003-06)

AimTo 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 Commissioned research

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 (2005-2006)

AimTo 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 (2007-2008)

AimTo 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 2006-07 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 (2007-2008)

AimTo facilitate the five health and social care trusts to implement the NMC standards to support learning and assessment 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 (2007-2008) Overview

Respiratory Service Framework Project (2007-2008)

AimProduce and Learning and Development Strategy and Competency Framework

Partners NI Respiratory Forum HSC Trusts Agencies and voluntary

organisations

Strategic Context Enhancement to

competency of nurses and midwives

Improvements in safety and quality of care

Approach Project managed Review literature and other

work Facilitated workshops

Stakeholders HSC Trust Nurse Executives Nurses and midwives at all

levels Patient and clients

Outcomes All outcomes met, including

development of the R-CAT tool and competency framework

Respiratory Service Framework Project

Western Urgent Care Out of Hours Service (2009)

AimDevelop a Competency Framework to support the development of Advanced Nurse Practitioners

Partners Western Urgent Care and

Former Western Health Board Advanced Nurse Practitioners

(ANP)

Strategic Context Enhancement to Services Development of ANP roles

Approach Review literature and other

work Prepare documents

Stakeholders Western Urgent Care Patient and clients

Outcomes All outcomes met Documentation developed

and approved by Steering Group

Western Urgent Care Out of Hours Service

NIPEC web-site

The NIPEC website will provide you with details of the full work programme of NIPEC between 2002 and 2008www.nipec.n-i.nhs.uk/previouswork.htm

Examples of the current work programme

NIPEC is actively engaged in a range of activities : DHSSPS Health Care Associated Infection Project The development of a competency tool to support

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Development of a Regional Programme for

Maternity Support Workers NIPEC Guidance of Effective Record Keeping Regional Record Keeping Initiative Education Commissioning Business and Contracts

Manager Regional Documentation for Supervision of

Midwifery Practicewww.nipec.n-i.nhs.uk/currentwork.htm

Regional Strategic Networking

NIPEC is actively engaged in a wide range of national and regional activities including: membership of DHSSPS committees membership of key stakeholder groups membership of steering groups and

working groups related to specific projects at DHSSPS and Trust level

strategic relationships with a range of, national, regional and local stakeholders

Professional Officer Post

Professional Officer Posts funded by NIPEC 2 posts – a) one year

b) six months Generic posts reporting to the Chief Executive Commencement date – as soon as released from postPurpose Work across the organisation and contribute to the

achievement of NIPEC business objectives Function as a member of the NIPEC professional team To work with and support the NIPEC professional

team in taking forward its programme of work Contribute to the implementation of NIPEC projects

and initiatives

Indicate preference

Professional Officer Post

The role of the Professional Officers may involve for example:

Taking forward specific work activities as required by the Chief Executive

Working with designated Senior Professional Officers to support the delivery of projects and initiatives

Analysing literature and documents and prepare papers and background documents for meetings

Assisting with the organisation of workshops or NIPEC events

Facilitating at workshops Assisting with report writing

Professional Officer Post

Applicants who are short-listed may wish to make arrangements to meet with Cathy McCusker (Senior Professional Officer) prior to interview

cathy.mccusker@nipec.n-i.nhs.uk

tel: 028 9023 8152