Applications are now open for the next cohorts of the National Training Programme for Professional Nurse Advocates
It is widely recognised that all sectors of the healthcare workforce were already experiencing widespread stress, mental health problems and burnout. These existing levels of work-related health problems are likely rise further due to the exceptional pressure that many nurses have experienced during the pandemic (Kinman et al 2020; NHS Confederation 2020; West et al 2020). Bespoke mental health support for our nurses is needed now more than ever.
The role of a Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) and use of A-EQUIP model (advocating for education and quality improvement) is well placed to facilitate support during this time. In order to provide further wellbeing, there is a need to increase the number of PNAs across the country across a broad range of services.
The training will provide the participants with the skills to facilitate restorative supervision to colleagues and teams within services they work within and beyond. In addition, the training equips nurses to lead and deliver quality improvement initiatives in response to service demands and changing patient requirements.
It is essential that potential applicants discuss their application with line managers and that all completed forms (both attached) are returned to Anna Long Head of Clinical and Professional Standards (Nursing )/ Interim PNA Lead anna.long@nhs.net for endorsement. Forms will be submitted once the process for submission is open.