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Developing a UK Integrated Mentorship Framework for RCN Representatives:

Janet MacLean Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project

Mentorship of RCN Representatives Project Steering Group

Purpose of Future Activist Programme 09/10 Complete and expand the RCN FA Programme UK wide

Implement and evaluate a standardised learning and development programme for RCN Activists across the UK and develop and implement a systematic approach to reviewing the role descriptors for each activist role

Identify and work with a professional accreditation provider to demonstrate the above programme meets UK standards

Design and implement a UK mentorship programme that enables RCN representatives to be mentored in the role to demonstrate their competence

Promote the role of the RCN Representatives in the workplace and continue to build a vibrant activist community throughout the UK using a range of learning resources, information sources and financial opportunities, for example UnionLearn Funding


During 2007 UKCRLD (now UKCALD) agreed;

Need for UK-wide mentorship framework Framework should be underpinned by ENTO

standards Should take into account lessons learned from staff

OD mentorship programme Should take into account findings from mentorship

questionnaires submitted by RCN Boards 4 country project group be established


Purpose of the Mentorship of RCN Representatives project (objective 3)

To develop a mentorship framework that defines the mentorship standards, processes, tools and resources required to support the mentorship of RCN Representatives


Principles underpinning proposed mentorship framework Support the strategic direction of RCN (strategic

objectives 1), 2) & 8) Underpinned by ENTO standards Meet the learning and development needs of RCN

Reps Be integrated within the new RCN Learning &

Development Programme for Reps Be consistent with recommendations of Lean Review Be a practical programme (practice outcomes)


Project Steering Group Name Representing / Stakeholder Interest

1 Janet MacLean - Membership Development Facilitator

Mentorship for Representatives Project Team

2 Peter Fairbank ULF Project Administrator


3 Linda McBride Project Lead


4 Julia Carter-Meadows Learning and Development Facilitator

The L&D Pathway for Representatives

5 Helen WhyleyRCN Professional Officer

Wales

6 John ChappleAssistant Officer

Wales

7 Mary-Anne ParkinsonRCN Officer

RCN OfficerNorth West Region

8 Cliff EdwardsRCN Officer

RCN OfficerEast Midlands Region


Name Representing / Stakeholder Interest

9 Ellen HudsonAssociate Director – Learning & Development

Scotland

10 Leigh Murray

Assistant Officer

Scotland

11 Janice Smyth

Deputy Director / Senior Officer Employment Relations

N. Ireland

12 Margaret McCambridge

Member of UK Learning Reps Committee

RCN Learning Reps

13 Paul Smart

Member of UK Stewards Committee

RCN Stewards

14 Paul Hopson

Chair of UK Safety Representatives

Committee

RCN Safety Reps

15 Pauline LethwaiteOrganisational Development Manager

Organisational Development / Human Resources

16 Kim SunleySenior Employment Relations Adviser

Employment Relations Department


Name Representing / Stakeholder Interest

17 Patricia Taylor Regional Service Manager

Eastern Region

18 Lin ClarksonGMB Secretary

Staff Side Representative

19 Sarah ZanoniHead of Operations and Service Development – South West Region

Country and Regional Operational Management

20 Alison TelferDevelopment Officer – London Region

Learning & Development


Governance Structure

Membership, Representation and Diversity Committee (MRDC)

Steers the direction of the RCN Future Activist Programme and scrutinises decision making

UK Committee for Representatives Learning and Development (UKCALD)

UK decision making body for RCN Future Activist Programme

Mentorship Project Steering Group


Stakeholder Relationships

UKCALD UK Reps Committees Regional/Country Boards Representing and Influencing Team

Proposed Mentorship Framework will consist of:

Development programme for Reps

Development programme for those who will be providing mentorship

Resource materials to support programmes


Work Streams Work stream A

To define the concept/approach to be adopted for supporting RCN Representatives

To define the roles/responsibilities of the mentors/mentee a) during the L&D pathway programme b) upon completion of the pathway programme

To agree the ENTO mentorship standards which will be used to underpin the a) role/responsibilities of the mentors b) role/responsibilities of the mentee Timeframe – October 08 to April 09


Work stream B To develop and make recommendations for a

mentorship programme for RCN Representatives that spans the a) period of L&D pathway programme b) continuing development in the workplace following completion of L&D pathway programme

Timeframe – January 09 to April 09


Work stream C To design and make recommendations for a

development programme for mentors

Timeframe – April 09 to July 09


Work stream D To develop appropriate resource materials to

support the delivery of a mentorship programme for a) RCN Representatives b) a development programme for mentors

Timeframe – July 09 to Oct 09


There is a further work stream E that identifies the need to develop an implementation plan for the mentorship framework

Mentorship Standards

Relationship Standards Practice Standards

Relationship Standards

Total of 16 relationship standards All of the standards should be observed

by both the mentor and the mentee when appropriate

9 apply to the mentor 7 apply to both the mentor and the

mentee

Practice Standards

Total of 17 practice standards 9 generic standards 3 apply only to stewards 2 apply only to safety reps 3 apply only to learning reps

Quality Controls

Mapped to ENTO Standards Mapped to Role Descriptors Mapped to pathway themes Rigorous and robust

Next Steps

Work has commenced on workstreams B C D

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