Post-Registration MSc Leading Care Project
The Department of Health has commissioned a project to test and deliver a prototype of a two
year rotation, Post Registration, MSc level Registered Nurse Development Programme which
commenced in Ulster University in September 2019.
The aim of the project is to support the nursing workforce's stability and retention and develop future
nurse leaders who can deliver transformational change and improve outcomes for patients and
service users.
The Trust is supporting 6 Registered nurses (MSc trainees) who are undertaking a two year
programme which commenced in September 2019. There are four placements (1 medical ward, 1
surgical ward, 1 community placement and 1 independent/voluntary sector placement).
The placements supporting these MSc trainees are: Neely ward, Ward 4a and Ward 3b in the Ulster
Hospital, Ward 14 in Lagan Valley Hospital, Enhanced Care at Home and District Nursing Teams.
Preceptorship will be completed during the first placement.
The MSc trainees will be undertaking the following modules:
• Advanced Interpersonal skills
• Quality Improvement for transforming practice
• Leadership for person-centred care
• Quality Improvement dissertation.
The learning outcomes for the course reflect the Quality 2020 Level 2 attributes framework and
therefore the MSc trainees will be accredited with Quality 2020 Level 2 qualifications on completion
of the course.
This is a very exciting but challenging opportunity for the MSc trainees. It is anticipated that the
evaluation of this prototype may lead to further opportunities to support nurse registrants through
similar Master's level programmes whilst equipping students with the knowledge, skills and attributes
to deliver person-centred, team-based, safe, effective care that is responsive to the needs of today's
fast-paced, dynamic health and social care system.
MSc students with Nicki Patterson, Director of Nursing
and David Robinson, Interim Director of Hospital Services.
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