Approaching your manager and Chief Executive
If you are selected for interview, you will be sent a form which will need to be signed by your manager.
Q: Why do I need to approach my manager?
A: If you are selected for interview, we will send you a form which will need to be filled in by your manager. It is important that your organisation supports you applying for the programme because :
- you will need study leave to attend
- you will need to work with your manager and other people in your organisation to implement your project idea
- your manager may be a tremendously valuable resource to you as your project develops
Q: What will it cost the organisation?
A: The cost of the programme is £6,000 and this includes the accommodation. Your organisation will also need to allow you 21 days of study leave (in 7 three-day blocks over a year) and to fund your travel expenses to the venue.
Q: What are the benefits to my organisation?
A: There are 3 key benefits to your organisation of you attending the Nurse First programme.
Firstly, you will be addressing a major challenge to your organisation. We expect you to identify a significant problem or challenge in your area and develop an innovative solution to this.
Secondly it is likely to bring in additional funding to the organisation. As well as identifying a major challenge to your organisation and coming up with an innovative way of solving this, we expect you to raise the funding for a pilot programme and get the pilot up and running. Many of the Nurse First projects have brought in between £10,000 and £100,000 of funding for their pilots.
Thirdly, it will lead to service innovations that will raise the profile of your organisation as an innovative and forward-thinking organisation.
Q: How much study leave will I need?
A: You will need 21 dates of study leave over the year, broken down into 7 blocks of 3 days (approximately 6 weeks apart).
Q: What should I say to my manager?
A: We suggest emphasising the benefits to the whole organisation and the opportunities for bringing in additional funding.
Q: Can I get some advice about this?
A: Feel free to email or ring us if you would like some further advice about your particular circumstances.
