Sussex Health Informatics Service

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Sussex HIS was established in July 2004, by all the NHS organisations across Sussex, in order to provide effective IM&T services to all these organisations and to meet the challenges of the National Programme for IT (NPfIT).

...dedicated to the support and improvement of

patient care in Sussex. We are committed to developing the abilities of all

staff and consider this a vital investment toward the delivery of quality patient care and our future.

Investment in staff development is seen as vital to the retention of existing employees and their skills.

The ETD ProgrammeMicrosoft AcademyThe HIS AcademyManagement and LeadershipE-LearningCareer Pathways (SFIA & KSF)Apprenticeship Programmes

Cadet SchemeNVQ Over and Under 25

Programme

Working in collaboration with a local

sixth form college we assist with their NVQ Cadet Scheme

Cadets are mentored by HIS Staff throughout one academic year

The NVQ programme locally has a proven

track record with over 78 HCA’s now qualified nurses as a result of gaining NVQ’s!

Scott Adams… believes the NVQ will give him he skills he needs to get ahead

Margaret Harman… believes the NVQ will offer her job security

Stefan Hobkirk… hopes that the NVQ will help fast-track his career

NVQ Units'Unit 101: Health and safety in ICT and Contact Centres' 'Unit 202: Develop personal and organisational

effectiveness' ‘Unit 205: Interpersonal and written communication’'Unit 213: Software installation and upgrade' .'Unit 217: Technical fault diagnosis' 'Unit 218: Technical fault remedy selection' 'Unit 219: Testing ICT systems''Unit 221: Working with ICT hardware and equipment' 'Unit 301: Health and safety in ICT and contact centres'

We are proud to be home growing staff!A number of ex-cadets are now working for

us… One of last year’s cadets, who now works

for us,was entered into a national Advanced Hardware & Software Competition where he won a gold medal. He says…

“Just thought you might be interested. Back in the Summer BHASVIC entered me for an ‘Advanced Hardware & Software Competition” which was a national event with competitors from all over the country.

I won a Gold Medal in this competition and came first in the country and yesterday I attended a high-profile awards ceremony and took a few pictures

I think it was because of my apprenticeship here with the NHS that I gained the knowledge necessary to win this”

Rob Fitzgerald

The Sussex HIS is seen as an employer of choice and one who supports

learning and development. This will also link into the new NHS careers framework for IM&T and… It ensures that the workforce are properly skilled and qualified for

their roles It encourages an interest in progressive IT methods among staffThe fact that the employer is investing money in the employee and

the employee is investing time & effort in their profession strengthens the employer-employee bond

The programme is part-funded by the government so it presents excellent value for money

It gives staff an opportunity to pro-actively pursue their career goals, thus ensuring that they are fulfilled and motivated

The NVQ also links into the KSF

(Knowledge & Skills Framework) and promotes the Sussex HIS as a

Progressive Learning Organisation

The pilot lasts 18 months……evaluation then takes place and the

course can be embedded into the mainstream

“The Sussex HIS has been amazingly supportive giving me time to meet with my assessor in work, facilitating and giving me every opportunity to complete each unit, and whenever I have had a question or issue there are always many people I can turn to for help and advice. I think that the training and education opportunities made available to anyone who works for the Sussex HIS, not only this NVQ but the other courses offered are a credit to the company and a big part of why I joined the team in the first place.”