The ACP Workforce Database
A system-wide audit will populate a system-level database to inform workforce planning and provision for current, and aspiring ACPs. Several attempts to scope the ACP workforce have been attempted in the last few years. Problems with organisational engagement and consent to information sharing are just some of the problems that have hampered delivery to date. To create an effective single database, the workforce needs to have confidence in the quality of the information collected, its security and understand its intended purpose. Openness and transparency are critical success factors. This document sets this out and includes a data capture form for completion.
Aim:
To scope current and future ACPs across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to inform current and future workforce planning.
Objectives:
- To create a single system database of:
- In-role ACPs
- In-training ACPs that have a future role in service identified
- In training ACPs that do not have a future role in service identified
- Aspiring ACPs
- To use the database to inform organisational and system level workforce planning, that will include (the list is not exhaustive):
- Career pathway communications
- ACP Community of Practice engagement
- Training needs analysis
- Commissioning of future training provision
- Informing service investment plans / business cases
Establishing the ACP Workforce Database
The database will be created by CIOS ACP Baseline Workforce Audit Task and Finish Group, formed under the CIOS Health and Care Academy. Members are:
- Dr Julie Gription, Academy Principal (CFT)
- Berni George, Director of Integrated Governance (RCHT) and Acting Deputy Director of NMAHP – Workforce (RCHT)
- Paul Jeffrey, KCCG Lead Practice Nurse and Training Hub Educational Facilitator (KCCG/Kernow Health CIC)
- Alan Jervis, Head of Education (CFT)
- Clare Rotman, Associate Director of AHP (CFT/RCHT)
- Dr Frazer Underwood, Associate Director of NMAHP Research, Innovation and Improvement (RCHT/CFT)
Individual staff members being asked to complete the workforce audit will have been identified by their line-mangers to meet the criteria highlighted in Objective 1 above.
Individuals will complete the data capture form (Appendix 1)* and return it to the CIOS ACP Baseline Workforce Audit Task and Finish Group.
The CIOS Health and Care Academy will host, on behalf of the wider system a password protected database on an NHS server. Access will be controlled and monitored by the Academy Principal, to comply with the data sharing agreement.
An annual update will be required to maintain an accurate database.
Use of the Database
Objective 2 sets out a non-exhaustive list of intended uses of the database. Information analysed and reported will always be anonymous/non-identifiable to the individual. No personal information will be shared with third parties. Individuals will always be contacted to request explicit permission for personal information to be shared.
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