North West IHSC Conference - Professional Development in the Independent Sector and Workforce Retention
18 Apr 2024, 10:00 - 16:00
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You are warmly invited to join us for our first ever conference specifically for members working in or interested in the Independent Health and Social Care sector.
This event, specifically for members working in any IHSC setting, along with those who are interested in the sector, will provide a combination of learning sessions, networking opportunities and the chance to learn more about the ways in which the RCN can support you professionally.
Our day-long programme will include presentations from our guest speakers, namely:
- Sarah Willitts, Associate Director of Operations at Abbey Healthcare, on working in the care home environment, including an exploration of the challenges faced in recruitment and retention, the need for specialised qualifications and ways to support staff development.
- Pam Williams, Training & Development Consultant (Care Quality) Warrington Borough Council, on the development of new programmes and opportunities for IHSC employees.
- Sean Freeman, Senior Lecturer and Digital Innovation Lead at the Bolton University School of Nursing, on specialist qualifications for the sector, including the Social Care qualification module.
- Mandy Philbin, Chief Executive and Chief Nursing Officer and Gill Gibson, Deputy Chief Nurse Quality Transformation at Greater Manchester ICB, discussing the CNO care home ambitions, clinical skills guide and collaborative working with the RCN.
- Paula Palmer-Charlery, Regulation Adviser for North-West of England and Isle of Man at the NMC, discussing Fitness to Practise in the IHSC.
- Dr Michelle Howarth, Senior Engagement Fellow and Associate Director CSR Faculty of HSC & Medicine at Edge Hill University and Social Care Nurse Advisory Council (SCNAC) for GM, discussing the value of Social Care and Health, the PerCIE network and the SCNAC chair role and how these inter-connect with IHSC.
Delegates will also get the chance to learn more about the role of the RCN in supporting the sector and the individual with sessions from Lena Johnstone, RCN Professional Lead Nursing Workforce, and Lucy Tomlins, RCN Professional Lead for Learning and Development.
This free event will take place in-person only at Limelight Old Trafford and is open to all RN, Nursing Support Workers and Nursing Associates working in the sector. We also welcome students considering a career within the independent sector, or members who would like to learn more.
We will begin at 10am and lunch will be provided.
Melissa Stanton
melissa.stanton@rcn.org.uk
Limelight Health and Well-Being Hub
1 St Brides Way
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 9NW
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