Coventry University Scarborough has partnered with St Cecilia’s in a new pilot programme designed to boost career development for social care nurses and address workforce shortages in North Yorkshire.
A new pilot programme aims to boost career development opportunities for nurses in the social care sector in North Yorkshire.
Coventry University Scarborough has partnered with St Cecilia’s to help registered nurses working in social care in Scarborough and the surrounding areas to access vital professional development opportunities.
The professional development opportunities are designed to address workforce shortages, support staff retention, and respond to rising care demands.
Claire Barwick, deputy director for health and care education at Coventry University Group, said:
“There are significant workforce challenges across the social care sector and we know that many registered nurses working in care homes and other social care settings can sometimes feel professionally isolated.
“By opening up access to the expertise, facilities and clinical skills training available at CU Scarborough, we can help nurses maintain and develop their skills while also strengthening links between higher education and the social care sector.
“This programme is about much more than professional development.
“It is also about showcasing the rewarding career opportunities available in social care and helping our nursing students see it as a destination career alongside more traditional healthcare pathways.”
The programme offers workshops and skills sessions at CU Scarborough, covering end-of-life care, dementia care, wound care, catheterisation, and practice assessor training.
Nurses will receive continuing professional development (CPD) recognition to support their Nursing and Midwifery Council revalidation requirements and will be supported by St Cecilia’s clinical leadership team to apply their learning in practice.
The collaboration also aims to increase placement opportunities for student nurses and expand their exposure to complex social care environments.
Isabel Santos, group clinical manager at St Cecilia’s Care Group, said:
“Working with Coventry University Group is a fantastic opportunity for our nurses, our residents and the wider social care sector.
“Nurses working in social care do not always have the same access to training and development opportunities as those in other settings, so having support from university experts to build knowledge, reflect on practice and share experiences is incredibly valuable.
“Every day is an opportunity to learn, and by investing in our nurses’ development, we can continue to enhance the experience of our residents.
“This collaboration is a real win-win; it supports our existing workforce while also creating opportunities for student placements, helping future nurses understand the important role social care plays.”
The pilot scheme will also help Coventry University Group explore how similar programmes could be rolled out more widely across the region’s social care sector.
Ms Barwick said:
“We see this as the start of something much bigger.
“If the pilot proves successful, there is potential to expand the programme and create a sustainable model of support for the wider social care workforce.”
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