Adding value to learning and development through CILIP accreditation: The NHS knowledge for healthcare learning...

Area of Science:

• Health services management
• Information science
• Workforce development

Background:

• NHS knowledge and library staff are a specialist workforce.
• Continuing professional development is crucial for meeting evolving NHS needs.
• The NHS Knowledge for Healthcare Learning Academy offers short courses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline Health Education England's work in obtaining CILIP accreditation for short courses.
• To summarise the benefits of CILIP accreditation for stakeholders.
• To share learning points from the accreditation process.

Main Methods:

• Seeking quality accreditation from CILIP.
• Developing and delivering short courses through the NHS Knowledge for Healthcare Learning Academy.
• Summarising benefits and learning points.

Main Results:

• Accreditation provides benefits for Health Education England, employers, and staff.
• The process offers valuable learning experiences.
• Enhanced skills development for NHS knowledge and library staff.

Conclusions:

• CILIP accreditation enhances the value and quality of NHS knowledge and library workforce training.
• Professional development is key to supporting the NHS.
• Sharing accreditation experiences can improve future initiatives.