Nursing Times Workforce Summit 2024

28 November 2024

Registration and morning refreshments

09:05 – 09:15

Welcome remarks

Steve Ford, editor, Nursing Times

09:15 – 09:45

Keynote & Q&As: The vision for the NHS Nursing and Midwifery Workforce: Progress and opportunities

This session provides an overview of significant milestones and achievements since the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan's publication. Over the past year, the NHS has welcomed 17,600 more nurses and expanded medical school places by 25% to meet future workforce demands and address projected staff shortages by 2036/37. Join us to explore these developments and the opportunities they present for the nursing and midwifery workforce

Professor Mark Radford, Deputy chief nursing officer – policy, research and system transformation, NHS England

09:45 – 10:30

Panel Discussion: Health and Care Workforce Long-Term Plan: Achievements and Challenges

A deep dive into the progress being made one year on from the publication of the NHS Workforce Long-Term Plan and a discussion on how the recently published Social Care Workforce strategy will complement the health and care long term plans.

  • Overview of progress made since the publication of the NHS Long-Term Plan
  • Overview of the Social Care Workforce Strategy
  • Key achievements in training the future workforce
  • Research evidence on temporary staffing, skill mix and planning staffing on hospital   wards
  • Innovations and transformations in nursing and midwifery practice

Chair: Steve Ford, editor , Nursing Times

Ed Hughes, chief executive,  Council Of Deans Of Health

Christina Saville, lecturer,  University of Southampton

Lucy Gillespie, National Professional Lead - Regulated Professional Workforce , Skills for Care

10:30 – 11:00

Morning refreshments, networking and exhibition

Ideas exchange

Designed to allow the audience to network and consider several workforce priorities. Each session will feature an introduction to the session topics and a panel to share feedback from the discussions. Choose which round table discussion to attend or join the panel discussions stream.

11:00 – 12:20

Education and training – Main stage

Strategic panel discussions and expert keynotes with Q&A sessions

 

 

 

Presentation:  Embracing the Voice of Learners; The Safe Learning Environment Charter (SLEC).

11:00 – 11:30

This session offers an in-depth exploration of the current needs of learners, focusing on reducing attrition and preparing the future workforce. It will highlight the key priorities and solutions of the SLEC, outlining essential principles for education and placement providers, assessors, supervisors, learners, and professionals across the health and care system. The session will emphasise the fundamental cultural elements that must underpin our learning environments.

Kerri Eilertsen-Feeney , lead midwife, Workforce, Training & Education Directorate (WT&E),  NHS England

Alison Lathwell , deputy director of nursing and midwifery workforce, training and education, NHS England

Panel Discussion: Implementation of the NHS Workforce Long-Term Education and Training Plan

11:30 – 12:20

A strategic discussion on ways to help with the implementation of the NHS Workforce long term plan on education and training including:

  • Educational enhancements and differentcareer trajectories
  • Presenting data on education and supervision.
  • Apprenticeships and training Reforms
  • Data-driven Evaluation: the Social Impact of OET

Dawn Hennefer, Deputy Director Nursing and Midwifery, University of Salford

Raluca Oaten, Policy and Research Associate, Florence Nightingale Foundation

Brigita Seguis, Head of Impact Evaluation,  Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA)

Transformation - Ideas exchange

Choose the round table with the topic closer to your heart for an interactive session with your peers, guided by an expert moderator.

Focussing on transforming nursing practice and workforce culture to improve patient care and safety.

Intro panel: Round tables topics

11:00 – 11:10

  • Simulation and digital learning implementation.
  • Flexible working initiatives
  • Redressing inequalities of internationally trained nurses

Sue Cox, Associate Chief Nurse, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Dilla Davis , Lecturer in Nursing Education , King’s College

Paula Holt, Senior Nursing Adviser, Professional Practice Directorate, NMC

Round tables discussions

11:10 – 11:50

Flexible working initiatives

Sue Cox, Associate Chief Nurse, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Kate Price, lead for Nursing & Midwifery Retention, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Redressing inequalities of internationally trained nurses:
Supporting Information From Employers (SIFE) implementation- the essentials

Dr Dilla Davis Lecturer in Nursing Education, King's College London

Dr. Agimol Pradeep BEM, Senior Transplant Coordinator, Kings College Hospital

Simulation and digital learning implementation

Paula Holt, Senior Nursing Adviser, Professional Practice Directorate, NMC

Transformation Ideas exchange - Feedback discussion panel

11:50 – 12:20

  • What common challenges have been highlighted in the discussions?
  • What advice would you offer to overcome these challenges?
  • What actions or pledges would you like delegates to take away from this session?

12:20 – 13:20

Lunch, networking and exhibition

13:20 – 14:40

Retention Main stage

Strategic panel discussions and expert keynotes with Q&A sessions

 

Supporting a Speak-Up Culture for a Healthier Work Environment

13:20 – 13:50

Explore strategies to promote a culture of open communication, fostering a healthier work environment and enhancing safety practices. Discover ways to encourage transparency and accountability in healthcare settings, empowering individuals to express concerns and share insights without fear.

Beth Carter, national lead guardian support and policy, National Guardians Office


Panel discussion: Boosting retention and morale in nursing: Career development and inclusivity

13:50 – 14:40

This panel discussion will address critical strategies for enhancing staff retention and morale within the nursing and midwifery workforce including:

  • Examples of career development and CPD programmes
  • Addressing issues of bullying and incivility and staff psychological wellbeing at work
  • Strategies for supporting people with visible and invisible disabilities in their career advancement
  • Driving inclusivity and team working across your entire workforce to support retention and morale

Professor Jill Maben OBE , Professor of Health Services Research and Nursing, University of Surrey


Eleanor McManus, associate director of education,  The Christie NHS Foundation Trust


Juliette Cosgrove, Chief Nurse, Director of Clinical Governance and Managing Director of NHS Professionals Academy, NHS Professionals


Beverley Sawer, lead senior intern / recruitment nurse , Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust

Education & Training Ideas exchange

Choose the round table with the topic closer to your heart for an interactive session with your peers, guided by an expert moderator.

Round table discussions dedicated to education and training advancements and reforms.

Intro panel: Round tables topics

13:20 – 13:30

  • Supporting healthcare assistants transitioning to nursing roles.
  • From Paper to ePortfolio: Streamlining Training, Certification, and Competency Assessment
  • Strengthening the clinical educator workforce to meet future demand

Paul Matthews, CEO, author, People alchemy

Carol Snape, senior nurse manager practice education, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust


Raluca Oaten , Policy and Research Associate, Florence Nightingale Foundation

Round tables discussions

13:30 – 14:10

Supporting healthcare assistants transitioning to nursing roles.

Questions for the table:

Carol Snape, senior nurse manager practice education, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

From Paper to ePortfolio: Streamlining Training, Certification, and Competency Assessment

Questions for the table:

  1. How are you digitising training and certificates? Could you do it better?
  2. How to digitise the observational assessment process for clinical competencies?
  3. Lessons learned from using an ePortfolio at Stockport NHS

Paul Matthews , CEO, Author, People alchemy

Education Ideas exchange Feedback discussion panel

14:10 – 14:40

  • What common challenges have been highlighted in the discussions?
  • What advice would you offer to overcome these challenges
  • What actions or pledges would you like delegates to take away from this session?

14:40 – 15:10

Afternoon refreshments, networking and exhibition

15:10 – 16:30

Transformation - Main stage

Strategic panel discussions and expert keynotes with Q&A sessions


Presentation: Embracing Simulation and Competency-Based Education: Transforming Nurse education and training.

15:10 – 15:40

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, preparing a nursing workforce adept at meeting future challenges is paramount. This session will explore the integration of simulated practice learning and competency-based approaches to nurse education and training. Drawing on insights from the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) recent evaluations, and promotion of professionally and occupationally aligned educational frameworks, we will discuss how these innovative approaches may enhance professional confidence and competence, foster adaptability, and prepare nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centred holistic care in increasingly demanding and complex healthcare environments.

  • Insights from the NMC's evaluation of simulated practice learning and its implications for nurse education.
  • Exploration of professionally and occupationally aligned, competency-based approaches to education and training.
  • Strategies for integrating technology and simulation into nursing curricula to prepare nurses for expanded roles and responsibilities.
  • Addressing challenges in implementing these educational innovations and ensuring equitable access to resources.

Paula Holt, Senior Nursing Adviser, Professional Practice Directorate, NMC

Panel discussion: Building a future-ready nursing and midwifery workforce

15:40 – 16:30

Transforming the healthcare system is the fucus of the NHS Long term workforce plan, this panel will discuss steps taken to make the best of the incoming technologies and the route forward to expanding nurses roles and responsabilities. Including:

  • Adoption and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology Integration
  • Expanded roles and responsibilities of nursing and midwifery staff
  • Patient-centred and integrated care models
  • Exploration of the nexus between IT and the clinical side

Tracey Collins, head of international nursing & workforce, Devon Alliance for International Recruitment

Alyson Brett, managing director , NHS commercial solutions , NHS Workforce Alliance

Beatrix Fletcher, programme manager – NHS fellowship in clinical AI and AI programme manager , Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Retention Ideas exchange

Choose the round table with the topic closest to your heart for an interactive session with your peers, guided by an expert moderator.

Focusing on employee retention through robust strategies that prioritise wellbeing, continuous professional development (CPD), and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Intro panel: Round tables topics

15:10 – 15:20

  • Mentorship

Anna Page, deputy Chief Nurse, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Ray Ben Goto , Lead Senior Intern, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

  • Strategies for supporting people with visible and invisible disabilities in their career advancement.

Paul Deemer , head of diversity and inclusion, NHS Employers

  • Career FastTrack development initiatives/ strengths based career coaching.

Julie Hogg, Chief Nurse, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Round tables discussions

15:20 – 16:00

Retention Feedback discussion panel

16:00 – 16:30

  • What common challenges have been highlighted in the discussions?
  • What advice would you offer to overcome these challenges?
  • What actions or pledges would you like delegates to take away from this session?

 

 

 

16:30 – 17:00

Keynote & Q&As

The role of professional judgment on staffing systems.

Professor Dame Anne Marie Rafferty CBE , professor of nursing policy, King’s College London

17:00

Closing remarks