Lead researcher: Sarah Pajak
Programme Director: David Guest
Aims
This project arose from discussions with Lambeth Primary Care Trust (LPCT), who identified to the PSSQ that they have experienced limited uptake in some areas of their staff mandatory training (as is the case for many other trusts). The aim of this project is, through speaking to a range of staff, to understand why they may or may not be attending mandatory infection control and child protection training. The findings should illuminate the different barriers or successes regarding training for a variety of professional groups within the Trust.
Why is this important?
It is important for LPCT to demonstrate that they are adhering to the appropriate standards as outlined by the Care Quality Commission with respect to child protection and infection control. The findings of this evaluation would make a significant contribution to the evidence for such activity and will help LPCT to build on and improve current training uptake.
Participants
The two methods that will be used for this evaluation are documentary review and interviews with staff. Participants of the staff interviews will be drawn from across the clinical teams within the LPCT, such as health visitors and nurses. The aim will be to capture feedback from as wide a sample as possible and appropriate, including; those who have and have not attending training, training providers and senior managers. It is expected that around 30 individual staff members will be interviewed.
Anticipated Outcomes
The results will be used to provide the training and development team at Lambeth PCT with a diagnosis of the current situation with regards to the reasons for the current levels of uptake of mandatory training by staff (on an anonymous basis), along with recommendations for the future. A final report of the results for the Trust, and a summary report of the findings will be posted on our website in due course for those who wish to see them (www.kingspssq.org.uk). We may provide anonymised oral or written feedback to the participant teams within LPCT if requested.