A 'Learning Matters' awards 2017 Case Study.
Preceptorship had not been a priority for the organisation and staff from across all care groups reported that provision of appropriate professional and clinical support was variable.
In 2010 NHS Cumbria looked at its internal talent management strategy and identified that there was a need to support Band 7 staff, to help them to progress into senior manager roles. As a result a Management Development Programme was developed in order to support talented staff, and six employees from both clinical and managerial backgrounds were recruited as cohorts. This enabled individuals to undergo significant personal development and contributed to improved service delivery.