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1Macmillan Hospital Palliative Care Team, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK. helen.dryden@mariecurie.org.uk
Background:
Secondment is recognized as a method of staff development and can offer both individuals and organizations structure and flexibility in relation to service development.
Aim:
This article describes the experience of a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) seconded 3 days a week for 18 months to a Macmillan Education Unit, as an associate lecturer (the host organization). Different types of secondment are discussed, mapping this experience to Partnership Information Network guidelines.
Evaluation:
A 360 degrees evaluation process involving all key stakeholders was carried out, and highlighted positive aspects.
Conclusion:
Secondment is recommended as a valuable and safe method of staff development, increasing knowledge and skills, raising motivation and aiding retention, provided guidelines are adhered to and strategies are in place to mitigate risks.
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