Why attend
Join us for the Nursing Times Workforce Conference and Summit 2024, our premier events, connected to the Nursing Times Workforce Awards, dedicated to addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities within the nursing and midwifery workforce. This will comprise a full day online conference on the 21st November, free to attend, followed by a full-day Summit on the day of the awards, 28th November.
Both events will bring together industry leaders, senior healthcare professionals, and policymakers to discuss innovative strategies and share insights that will shape the future of nursing. This year, following the publication of the NHS Long term workforce plan, the events will delve into the advances made and strategies to developing a stronger, more resilient and happier workforce for the advancement of patient care and safety.
Key reasons to attend the 2024 events include:
Senior leaders
Hear from some of the country’s most senior nursing and midwifery leaders so you can better understand and plan how to address workforce challenges in your organisation.
Award-winning work
Learn more from our award winners and be inspired to implement similar initiatives.
More discussion and debate
Benefit from thought-provoking discussion panels with advice and guidance that can better support your workforce planning and management.
Your choice of content
The physical event will feature streams with different kind of sessions that you can choose from, focused on education and training, retention and transformation. The perfect reason to bring a team with you to benefit from all the content on offer.
Your choice of event
we’ve embraced virtual and we want to offer the best of both. So now you can choose between the physical which will include the virtual conference or a virtual only option.
Key features
The 2024 Nursing Times Workforce Summit will attract over 250 senior attendees from across NHS, acute, community, mental health and independent healthcare providers to discuss key aspects of the NHS long term workforce plan from education and training to retention and transforming nursing practice and workplace culture.
The summit will feature keynotes, strategic panel sessions and interactive discussions, with two new streams of content everyone will find the perfect sessions to attend.
Key Topics and Highlights:
Keynotes:
Opening and closing Keynote will delve into the significant milestones and achievements since the publication of the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan and the vision for the next steps and future of nursing.
Panel Discussions:
Expert panels will delve into various critical topics throughout the day. The discussions will cover the NHS Workforce Long-Term Plan, examining the achievements and challenges faced one year on. Panellists will discuss key accomplishments in training the future workforce, successful strategies for retaining existing staff, and innovations and transformations in nursing and midwifery practice. Additionally, the panels will explore future-proofing nurse education, including digital innovation and sustainable workforce strategies.
Transformation and Innovation presentations:
Presentations will highlight transformative practices in nursing and midwifery, emphasising the integration of AI and technology to enhance healthcare delivery. The discussions will explore the expanded roles and responsibilities of nursing and midwifery staff, patient-centred care models, and the crucial intersection of IT and clinical practice. These sessions aim to provide actionable insights into how interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced training can improve patient care and workforce efficiency.
Ideas Exchanges:
Throughout the summit, participants will engage in interactive sessions designed to foster networking and collaborative problem-solving. The topics will be related to education (implementing simulation and digital learning, supporting healthcare assistants transitioning to nursing roles, and ensuring digital competency for all nursing and midwifery staff), retention (through robust strategies that prioritise wellbeing, continuous professional development (CPD), and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).) and transformation of nursing practice and workplace culture.
Attendees will also participate in feedback panels, where common challenges will be discussed, and practical solutions will be shared.
Networking Opportunities:
The summit provides ample opportunities for networking and informal discussions. Participants can connect during morning refreshments, lunch breaks, and the evening AperiTalk session. These networking opportunities are invaluable for building professional relationships, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative approach to workforce development.
Key themes
Education and training
The topics will be related to education and training including implementing simulation and digital learning, supporting healthcare assistants transitioning to nursing roles and future-proofing nurse education.
Transformation
The discussions will explore the expanded roles and responsibilities of nursing and midwifery staff, patient-centred care models, and the crucial intersection of IT and clinical practice emphasising the integration of AI and technology to enhance healthcare delivery.
Retention
Retention through robust strategies that prioritise wellbeing, continuous professional development (CPD), and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).) and transformation of nursing practice and workplace culture.
The Nursing Times Workforce Summit 2024 is an essential event for anyone in charge of nursing and midwifery workforce. It promises to provide deep insights, practical strategies, and a collaborative platform to drive positive changes in healthcare. Join us to be part of this pivotal conversation and help shape the future of the NHS workforce.
Featured speakers 2023
Prof Jane Ball
Professor of Nursing Workforce and Policy Speakers
School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton
Juliette Cosgrove
Chief Nurse and Director of Clinical Governance Virtual Event Speakers
NHS Professionals
Nonny Nze
Director Speakers
IELTS Medical LTD
Dr. Natasha Philips
Chief Nursing Information Officer
NHSE
Lisa Plotkin
Head of Policy and Influence Speakers
Florence Nightingale Foundation
Patricia Ezechie
Career, Resilience and Wellbeing Expert Speakers
Patricia Ezechie Coaching and Consultancy
Dr Ruth Oshikanlu
QN Chief Executive Officer Speakers
Goal Mind Limited
Emily Browne
Head of Education and Training
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Stuart Tuckwood
National Officer for Nursing
UNISON
Prof. Gemma Stacey
Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Director of FNF policy unit
Florence Nightingale Foundation
Jess Sainsbury
Head of Nursing and Midwifery Engagement Virtual Event Speakers
Florence Nightingale Foundation
Professor Dawn Dowding
Professor in Clinical Decision Making Speakers
School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester
Sreekanthan Gobalakrishna
Chairman & Managing Director
Ebek Language Laboratories
Reasons to attend
Speakers
Hear from some of the country’s most senior nursing and midwifery leaders so you can better understand and plan how to address workforce challenges in your organisation
Award-winning work
learn more from our award winners and be inspired to implement similar initiatives.
More discussion and debate
benefit from thought-provoking discussion panels with advice and guidance that can better support your workforce planning and management
Your choice of content
the physical event will feature streams that you can choose from focused on recruitment and retention and workforce development. The perfect reason to bring a team with you to benefit from all the content on offer
Your choice of event
we’ve embraced virtual and we want to offer the best of both. So now you can choose between the physical which will include the virtual companion event or a virtual only option that will include highlights from the physical and exclusive new content.
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