Developing leaders through secondment

Nikki Walker Senior Nurse, Critical Care, Belfast City Hospital

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

Background

• Previous role and experience

• Application to NIPEC, selection procedure and appointment

• Thoughts and feelings on appointment…

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

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

Examples of Learning

• Understanding of NMC requirements

• Regional awareness

• Building relations and networking

• Change management techniques and project management approach

• Facilitating group activities

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

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

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!

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

Moving on…

• Knowledge, skills and confidence

• Integrating the learning to the new role

A time of personal and professional developmentPreparation for the future