Wider Workforce
{"Image DocumentName": "Wider Workforce", "Image ImageDescription": "There are a number of service areas that continue to view the Assistant Practitioner role as supporting the patient pathway; this is particularly the case where combined therapy/nursing skills would be of benefit. However the training model is expensive and alternatives should be sought where AP development continues. The workforce plan and workshops made continued reference to the need to ensure that healthcare assistant roles are clearly defined, consistent and that they have the appropriate competences and qualifications recorded as recommended in the Cavendish review. There is a drive to adopt the national minimum standards for healthcare support workers. Review of administration and business support services are taking place across all organisations to ensure that these services are lean and efficient, but also provide a resource to release clinician time spent on routine administration tasks. For all staff in bands 1 \u2013 4; there is a concern with regard to structured career development opportunities and career pathways. The LETB is a pilot site for previous healthcare experience in pre-registration students. Healthcare support workers in trusts may become \u2018unofficial mentors\u2019; so it is essential that we ensure this workforce have the appropriate behaviours and values.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}