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Poster presentation
Taking CPD Seriously: a pack for specialist stop
smoking advisors combining NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework
with HDA Smoking Cessation Standards
Patricia Hodgson or Nirmala Ragbir-Day
Abstract
Background: The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (NHS
KSF) identifies the core and specific dimensions for continuous
professional development (CPD) of NHS staff.
All staff are expected to take CPD seriously to meet training
needs identified in their Professional Development Plans
(PDP). The NHS KSF dimensions are generic in nature; the
specific competencies for stop smoking advisors have been
identified in the HDA Training Standards.
Objective: To develop a CPD pack, Taking CPD Seriously,
for specialist advisors designed to:
1 Assess and prioritise CPD needs in line with
the NHS KSF and HDA Smoking Cessation Standards for Training.
2 Plan training opportunities to meet CPD needs.
3 Produce evidence that CPD has been undertaken.
4 Keep CPD Portfolio up-to-date effectively and
efficiently.
Method: A Regional CPD Group (service managers, specialist
advisors and trainers) was formed to develop CPD opportunities
for the 100 specialist advisors in the Yorkshire and Humber
Region. A CPD pack was developed which combined both the
NHS KSF and HDA competencies. Discussions were held at
sub-regional network meetings regarding focus and content
of the pack. The CPD pack was disseminated to all (13)
service managers asking specialist advisors to pilot the
pack for three months (February to April 2005). Fifty
advisors volunteered to pilot the pack from the 3 Strategic
Health Authorities (NEYNL: n=15; SY: n=15; and WY: n=20).
Evaluation: An evaluation questionnaire is used to gather
information on the effectiveness of the CPD pack. Four
focus groups will be conducted to get in-depth qualitative
feedback from service managers (n=7) and specialist advisors
(n=24). Based on the evaluation, improvements to the pack
will be made and a final pack will be disseminated for
use.
Results: The paper will describe the pack's content,
results of the evaluation and changes to the final resource.
Patricia Hodgson or Nirmala Ragbir-Day
Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Pubic Health Team,
City House 5th floor, East Wing
New Station Street, Leeds LS1 4US
Tel: 0113 283 5878
patricia.hodgson@dh.gsi.gov.uk
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