The Pendine pathways project in the independent sector

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Human Resources in Healthcare
• Nursing Home Administration

Background:

• Independent sector nursing and residential homes experience significant challenges in staff recruitment and retention.
• Maintaining high standards of quality care is a persistent issue within these facilities.
• The need for sector-specific solutions is critical to address these operational hurdles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe an innovative approach to address staff recruitment, retention, and quality of care issues in independent sector nursing homes.
• To introduce a partnership model between a nursing home and an academic institution.
• To develop specialized care and career pathways tailored for the independent healthcare sector.

Main Methods:

• A collaboration was established between Pendine Park Nursing Home and the Centre for Learning Development.
• The partnership operated under a Teaching Company Scheme framework.
• Development focused on creating bespoke care and career pathways.

Main Results:

• The initiative resulted in the creation of specific care and career pathways.
• The developed pathways are designed to be directly applicable to the independent sector.
• This approach aims to mitigate challenges in staff recruitment and retention.

Conclusions:

• The described partnership model offers an innovative solution for independent nursing homes.
• Tailored career and care pathways can effectively address staff retention and recruitment.
• This strategy has the potential to enhance the quality of care provided in the sector.