Learning representatives
Learning representatives support the learning and career development of RCN members in the workplace through enabling members to meet continuing professional development requirements for safe and effective practice.
With full support from the RCN they:
- Support and provide information for members on the planning and managing of their learning and development.
- Contribute to the development of a training organisation through negotiating and supporting CPD in the workplace.
- Keep up to date with learning opportunities and promote information, resources and support available to members to meet their learning needs.
Find out more in the: Learning representative role descriptor (24.1KB) [How to access PDF files].
The RCN provides learning and development opportunities for all learning representatives. This starts with completing the learning and development programme for newly accredited representatives through to advanced masterclasses and bespoke workshops for experienced representatives.
Where the RCN has a recognition agreement, accredited representatives have a legal entitlement to reasonable paid time off for trade union duties, including learning and development. If your employer does not recognise trade unions and you believe there is sufficient support, then contact your RCN regional or national office, or RCN Direct on 0845 772 6100 who can advise you further.