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Meeting changing service need through role development: a case study for Band 4 assistant practitioners
Claire Thurgate1, Janet Macgregor, Helen O'Keefe
1Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, UK. claire.thurgate@canterbury.ac.uk
Journal of Nursing Management
|September 16, 2010
Summary
The Assistant Practitioner (AP) role requires clear regulation and defined boundaries for effective workforce development. Partnership working between healthcare trusts and higher education is crucial for relevant training and successful integration of APs.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare workforce development
- Higher Education (HE) provision
- Assistant Practitioner (AP) role evolution
Background:
- The Assistant Practitioner (AP) role, specifically at Band 4 in England, is intended to support Registered Nurses and improve patient care.
- Developing APs necessitates novel partnerships between NHS Trusts and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
- Ensuring AP training programs align with employer needs and prepare practitioners for their roles is paramount.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the evolution of the Assistant Practitioner (AP) role.
- To analyze the impact of the AP role on healthcare workforce development.
- To evaluate the influence of the AP role on Higher Education (HE) provision.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was employed.
- Focus on the inaugural cohort of 13 students.
- Students were supported by a local NHS Trust to complete a Foundation Degree (FD) in Health and Social Care (Adult Care).
Main Results:
- Key challenges identified include supporting the clinical development of individuals in new roles.
- Issues surrounding role boundaries, regulation of APs, and supervision during training were highlighted.
- The study identified critical areas for development in AP education and practice.
Conclusions:
- There is a clear need for formal regulation and a better understanding of role boundaries for APs.
- Shared learning and the development of innovative working practices are essential for HEIs to consider.
- Nurse managers must evaluate skill mix and critically assess existing clinical roles to optimize workforce potential.
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