Workforce Practitioner

at  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: The Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Development Practitioner will be responsible for: Supporting the systems in place to optimize the Nursing workforce. Coordinating the assurance process twice per annum (minimum) for safe staffing reviews, working closely with Deputy Directors of Nursing and Heads of Nursing/Midwifery. Liaising closely and work in partnership with NHSP colleagues, in addressing and managing incidents and complaints, securing attendance and cooperation at recruitment events for the organisation. Coordinating recruitment campaigns.
Developing and implementing retention plans, assessing and reviewing workforce data. Identifying trends affecting retention and action planning accordingly. Deputising for the Lead Nurse for Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Development at the Education Governance Committee as required. Supporting Nursing and Midwifery workforce planning, as directed by Lead Nurse for Workforce Development.
Supporting the development of new nursing, midwifery and blended roles, working within the regulatory framework, to meet patient and service need. Supporting the development of a strategy for nursing and midwifery recruitment and retention and development, including new routes into nursing & different options for education provision. Contributing to the development of pathways to support the transition from Health Care Support Worker, to newly recruited Band 5 nurse in the ICFT, through the various educational pathways available to existing staff and new recruits

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