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Claire Thurgate¹, Janet MacGregor, Helen O'Keefe

¹Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, UK. claire.thurgate@canterbury.ac.uk

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Clinical managers highlighted the need for clear definitions, recruitment, and involvement in the assistant practitioner (AP) training programme. Effective embedding requires collaboration on job descriptions and competency frameworks for successful integration into healthcare teams.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Workforce Development
Clinical Education

Background:

The assistant practitioner (AP) role is recognized in England to support registered nurses and improve patient care.
Developing the AP role necessitates strategic planning by managers regarding integration and collaboration with educational institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate clinical managers' perceptions of the assistant practitioner (AP) training programme.
To gather insights into the practical implementation and managerial support for the AP role within an NHS Trust.

Main Methods:

A service evaluation was conducted.
Interviews were held with five clinical managers who have experience supervising assistant practitioners.

Main Results:

The assistant practitioner (AP) role requires clear definition by competence, defined boundaries, and appropriate skill mix for team function.
Effective recruitment and clear mentorship outcomes are crucial for the AP role.
Managerial involvement is essential throughout the programme, including liaison with Higher Education Institutes and defining job descriptions.

Conclusions:

Successful recruitment and selection of flexible, competent individuals are vital for the AP role.
Managers desire a competency framework for all healthcare workers to ensure role clarity and practice assessment.
Collaboration between nurse managers and workforce leads is key to achieving the right skill mix and embedding the AP role effectively.