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Framework for Developing Nursing Roles Consultation

June 2004

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Contents

INTRODUCTION
THE MODEL FOR CAREER REDESIGN
THE FRAMEWORK
GUIDANCE
1. BACKGROUND
1.2 MAJOR POLICY DRIVERS INFLUENCING NEW NURSING ROLES
1.3 PAY MODERNISATION
1.4 ESTABLISHING A WAY FORWARD
2. PRINCIPLES ARISING FROM THE CONSENSUS STATEMENT
2.2 PRINCIPLES AND STATEMENTS UNDERPINNING NURSING ROLE DEVELOPMENT
3. DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR NURSING CAREERS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING NEW ROLES OFFERED BY AGENDA FOR CHANGE
3.3 A CAREER FRAMEWORK
3.4 EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
3.5 WORKFORCE, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
4. ENSURING THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 CLINICAL GOVERNANCE: Ensuring accountability in new roles
4.3 THE CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
4.4 OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHCARE STAFF
4.5 THE LEGAL POSITION ON ROLE DEVELOPMENT
4.6 THE EXPANSION OF NURSING ROLES
4.7 PRESCRIBING AS AN EXPANSION OF ROLE
4.8. THE POSITION ON PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE AND EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY
5. TAKING THE NEXT STEPS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 PREPARING JOB DESCRIPTION AND PARTICIPATION IN APPRAISAL
5.3 INVESTMENT IN SUSTAINABILITY OF NEW ROLES
5.4 BUILDING ON E-HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES
5.5 EVALUATION OF NEW ROLE DEVELOPMENTS
5.6 UNDERTAKING PERIODIC REVIEWS
6. CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A: MIND MAP OF FACTORS
APPENDIX B: FACING THE FUTURE 8 KEY THEMES
APPENDIX C: MEMBERSHIP OF STEERING GROUP
APPENDIX D: MEMBERSHIP OF REFERENCE GROUP
APPENDIX E: QUESTIONS FOR CONSULTATION
APPENDIX F: INFORMATION FOR CONSULTATION
APPENDIX G: RESPONDEE INFORMATION
APPENDIX H: SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE CONSULTATION PROCESS
APPENDIX I: DISTRIBUTION LIST

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