Together, the Audit Commission and the National Audit Office (NAO) have reviewed education and training for healthcare staff and students. Hidden Talents examines ways which NHS trusts can get the best for patients, clients and the service from training and development activities needed by their existing healthcare workforce. It is aimed primarily at boards, managers and training specialists in hospital and community trusts, although many of the principles would also apply to staff working in primary care trusts.
The NAO's reports (see back page for details), review the effectiveness of the current systems for educating and training health professional students in England and Wales. Taken together the reports provide a comprehensive picture of education, training and staff development, and make significant practical recommendations for improvement.
Included in this report:
- getting the best from training and development
- identifying training and development needs
- access to education, training and development
- improving access and appropriateness
- the way forward