We have been shortlisted in the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value in Healthcare Awards 2018 in the category of training and development for supporting members of staff who are considered to be “rising stars” to shine through talent management systems.
The project has involved creation and embedding of a talent management programme which provides a workplace that fosters ongoing development for all staff, identifies individual strengths and areas for development; retaining talent and enhancing staff satisfaction.
Implementation of this strategy included the launch of talent management tools, workshops and materials for all managers which would help them to support their staff, a career MOT programme for those identified as “rising stars”, in addition to individualised coaching sessions.
Mandy Davis, Blended Learning Manager at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is the lead for the talent management programme. Mandy said: “We are really pleased to have been shortlisted for this fantastic award. This is the result of a tremendous amount of team effort from the whole of the Leadership and Organisational Development team. It’s great for the team but also for the rest of the workforce as it’s recognition of the support and development we are offering to staff who are showing potential and indicating they’re ready for a career move.” “We are one of the only NHS organisations in the North West to offer such a programme for our staff, and have been approached by other organisations to learn about what we have done.” Following attendance on the programme, 30% of participants surveyed have taken up more senior positions. Additionally, 70% said that they had taken on additional responsibilities since attending and 50% said they had experienced development opportunities that they hadn’t previously.