Leading NHS library and knowledge services into a new era

LETB Library & Knowledge Service Leads

richard.osborn@southlondon.hee.nhs.uk

• Health Education England – strategic body for education, training and workforce issues from 1st April 2013

• Has a multiprofessional remit• There are 13 Local Education and Training Boards (LETBs)

which are local committees of HEE• Governance and structures are currently under review.

Proposal to retain 13 LETBs but cluster them into 4 geographical areas – North, Midlands & East, South and London

• New structure will begin to be implemented from October

• Health Education England has recently published a Strategic Framework 2014-2029 (Framework 15)

• It looks at the characteristics of the future workforce that will be needed in order to meet the anticipated needs of people and patients

• It outlines a sense of direction – the challenges and opportunities ahead – rather than prescribing a route which may soon be diverted by changes which cannot be predicted now

• Available at: http://tinyurl.com/penbmmt

• Health Education England has assumed “ownership” of NHS library and knowledge services in England

• HEE has requested a strategic review of LKS, to mirror the timeframe of “Framework 15” – 2014-2029

• This work is being led by the HEE Library and Knowledge Services Leads (LKSL) with support from the HEE Directorates of Strategy and Education & Quality

This review will develop and publish a strategic framework for NHS library and knowledge services for 2014-2029 that:•Identifies future leadership requirements, service models and continuous quality improvement methodologies to ensure LKS remain a fundamental and integral part of NHS service provision•Reviews the role of library services and how our work fits with the HEE strategic framework•Develops a strategic approach to libraries to ensure LKSL business is embedded in HEE workstreams and aligned to HEE business cycle•Determines models for LKSL leadership at national & local level•Considers and reviews national and local electronic content procurement to ensure value for money

Purpose of NHS funded Library and Knowledge Services

We provide knowledge and evidence to enable excellent healthcare and health improvement.

We use our expertise to ensure that staff, learners, patients and the public have the right knowledge and evidence, when and where they need it.

Vision for NHS funded Library and Knowledge Services

NHS staff, learners, patients and the public use the right knowledge and evidence, at the right time, in the right place, to enable decision-making, learning, research and innovation, to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.

Strategic themes

Theme 1. Strategic alignment and engagement Theme 2. Establish a nationally-led LKS Theme 3. Optimise funding Theme 4. Transforming the service Theme 5. Partnerships (Higher Education is a key partner) Theme 6. Workforce planning and development Theme 7. Impact

Timescales

•Consultation with library staff took place February – March (survey findings available shortly)

•Work now well underway to produce draft slide set. Presentation of strategic framework will be similar to “Framework 15”

•Strategic framework will go to the HEE Board in December