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For too long general practice nursing has been in crisis with high rates of staff turnover, a lack of opportunity to progress – or to seek training and development to progress, coupled with nursing confidence in the system at an all time low and stress levels at an all-time high. As a result, the ten-point action plan for general practice nursing was implemented with the aim of developing confidence, capability, and capacity across primary care nursing. As Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership’s training hub lead, Mel Lamb has been instrumental in embedding the ten-point plan principles in her area; supporting, and promoting the work of her fellow nurses, and providing encouragement to develop their skills further and ultimately, to progress with confidence. In this week’s episode, she talks Ben through her role, the legacy she hopes that the ten-point plan can leave for both newly qualified nurses and those already in post and most importantly, if the work Mel and her colleagues are doing can enable a brighter future for general practice nursing, going forwards.
Introduction (0:37)
Mel’s role as a training hub lead (0:57)
Implementation of the 10-point action plan for general practice nursing (1:48)
Mel’s first impressions (2:31)
Is there a crisis in general practice nursing and can this be overcome? (4:05)
Training and development opportunities on offer to nurses right now (5:11)
Impact on morale and improving recruitment and retention (7:54)
Establishing a support network (9:04)
The ‘threat’ of the additional roles (11:02)
Are nurses’ skills and experiences appropriately utilised when planning for the new roles? (12:48)
Training hubs and what they can offer (13:52)
Accessing and locating local training hubs (15:07)
Breaking down the barriers to nurse leadership opportunities (15:45)
Is the 10-point plan working? (17:46)
Getting in touch (18:52)
If you’re interested in learning more about the 10-point action plan, further information can be found here
Mid and South Essex Training Hub’s Twitter contact
To get in touch via email
1 Comment
Ben, thank-you for posting this, GPNs are becoming an endangered species with the new additional (fully funded) roles taking precedence. Politically and professionally they are not recognised for the contribution they make to sustaining General Practice and the ICS/PCN structures do little to reassure them about their future. I would be interested in debating how to raise the profile of this group and exploring opportunities to exert more influence over the future of their role, including education and employment conditions.