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

NHS knowledge and library staff are a highly specialist workforce delivering an economic benefit of £77 million per annum to the health service in England. To achieve their full potential and meet the changing needs of the NHS, it is vital that the workforce remains up to date through the continuing...

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Published in:Health information and libraries journal 2023-06, Vol.40 (2), p.223-227
Main Authors: Gilroy, Dominic, Young, Gil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accreditation
collaboration
continuing professional development
Delivery of Health Care
Education
England
Health care
Health services
Humans
Learning
Libraries
library and information professionals
professional accreditation
State Medicine
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Summary:NHS knowledge and library staff are a highly specialist workforce delivering an economic benefit of £77 million per annum to the health service in England. To achieve their full potential and meet the changing needs of the NHS, it is vital that the workforce remains up to date through the continuing development of their skills, knowledge, and behaviours. This article outlines the work of Health Education England to gain Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP—The Library and Information Association) quality accreditation for the short course offers delivered through the NHS Knowledge for Healthcare Learning Academy. It summarises the benefits of this accreditation for Health Education England, for employers, and for knowledge and library staff participating in the short courses. Learning points from the experience of the accreditation process are described and shared.
ISSN:1471-1834
1471-1842
DOI:10.1111/hir.12470