Mary Seacole Leadership Awards 2014/15
for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
Funded by Health Education England and NHS Employers
and awarded in association with
Royal College of Midwives, Royal College of Nursing,
UNISON, Unite CPHVA
For the first time Health Education England is funding these annual awards for nurses, midwives and health visitors in England to honour Mary Seacole’s name and acknowledge her achievements. The focus of the award is on undertaking a specific health care project, or other educational/development activity, that benefits and improves the health outcomes of people from black and minority ethnic communities & contribute to the work of the NHS Commission Boards joint work around equality and health inequalities.
Awards Available
The Mary Seacole Leadership Awards are worth up to £12,500 each and emphasise Mary Seacole’s pioneering role in leadership by providing the opportunity to:
· Strategically influence the work of the NHS Commissioning boards work around both equality and Health inequalities
· Improve and enhance personal effectiveness, leadership and communication skills and the ability to influence
· select and concentrate on a specific health care project
· gain confidence in leading an improvement or change programme which has the potential to achieve a high national profile
· develop research and programme/ project management skills
· promote change and manage the transition from operational to strategic thinker
The award scheme also provides Mary Seacole Development Awards of up to £6,250 each to enable nurses, midwives and health visitors to make positive and lasting contributions that promote high quality patient/client-focused care. For an application form for a Development Award, please email or download from the following website: www.nhsemployers.org/maryseacole
Please note:
Applicants should apply for one category only. The Mary Seacole Award Steering Group reserves the right to place applicants in the other category if more appropriate.
Awards will only be made to individual nurses, midwives or health visitors. Joint or Group Awards will not be considered.
Award Criteria – Leadership Award
Key Eligibility Criteria
Criteria / IdentifiedA nurse, midwife or health visitor with leadership and managerial responsibilities in the delivery of care in England / Application Form
An employee working in publicly funded services involved in delivering and influencing care or involved in work that informs healthcare practice within the NHS and has the support of his/her employer / Application Form
Holds current registration on the NMC register on parts 1 to 3 / Application Form
The project, or other educational/development activity, that is proposed looks to benefit and improve the health outcomes of people from black and minority ethnic communities / Application Form
Additional Criteria
Criteria / IdentifiedA project/activity outline that briefly sets out the title, aims and objectives, methods and outcomes, key questions, benefits, preparation and timescales, including the key role of leadership and how you intend to demonstrate and further develop your leadership qualities (500 words excluding references ) / Application Form
A project/activity design that is appropriate, efficient and ethical and reflects the NHS Change model as an approach to change / Application Form
Knowledge of the key challenges facing the NHS/health community and the key role of leadership / Interview
How the project/activity outcome will enhance mutual understanding between clinicians and non clinicians of different disciplines of their roles and the combined contribution they make to achieve better clinical outcomes for patients / Interview
How the project/activity outcome will support the work of the NHS Commissioning Board Strategy and its aim to take systematic action to ensure that promoting equality and reducing health inequalities lies at the heart of the NHS – its values, processes and behaviours. / Application/
Interview
An appreciation of how the project/activity outcome could be linked into the improvement plans of an organisation in particular the Quality, Innovation, prevention, and productivity (QIPP) agenda, 6C’s of Nursing and NHS Constitution / Application/
Interview
How the project/activity supports the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS) and your organisation’s work around the Equality Act 2011 / Application/
Interview
A consideration of how the NHS Leadership framework can be integrated within the project/activity and awareness of areas of strength and areas for development / Application/
Interview
Ability to demonstrate verbally that the proposed project/activity is likely to be a practical and cost-effective initiative, suitable for replication in other organisations or health communities across the UK / Interview/presentation
A clear outline showing how the award money will be used to further the work should you win the award / Application Form
Prior to the interview provide a brief project/activity abstract in line with the project outline (200 words) to support a presentation to the panel / Interview/Presentation
Stakeholder engagement – an outline of how you will harness the use of social media and the Personal Fair and Diverse (PFD) campaign to engage with key stakeholders (100 words) / Application/
Interview
A valid dissemination strategy for the outcomes including how the work could be adopted for the benefit of patients and staff more widely across the NHS after completion between Sept 2014 and March 2015 / Application/
Interview
A sustainability strategy to ensure that the work is integrated into the wider work of an organisation’s improvement plans after completion between Sept 2014 and March 2015 / Application/
Interview
Be prepared to commit to and take up the course of study, or commence the project, in autumn 2014 and complete it by July 2015 / Application Form
Conditions of Acceptance of an Award
The Awards will be presented at a ceremony in London on completion of the project. The Mary Seacole Award Steering Group (MSASG) will maintain contact with and provide support by a range of professional bodies to winners for the duration of the project. In addition, winners will be required to:
§ supply a letter of support/ commitment from employer
§ Mary Seacole will not pay for any proportion of time allocated to the project, i.e. salaries
§ attend regular meetings at agreed intervals with the Mary Seacole Award Steering Group and named mentors / supervisors
§ submit a joint winner/mentor progress report to the Mary Seacole Award Steering Group three times during the year, or as requested
§ submit regular financial breakdowns as requested
§ complete the study within the timescale agreed with the Mary Seacole Award Steering Group
§ submit an end of year final report on their work
§ give a presentation on completion of their study at a future award ceremony
§ write a paper for the Organisation newsletter or intranet
§ write a 250 word summary for the Mary Seacole and professional websites
§ identify a conference through which to present findings
§ within a year of completion submit an abstract and writing schedule to Mentors
§ agree that intellectual property rights from the outcome/outputs remain the property of the NHS
How to apply
Applicants are asked to
· Fully complete the application form
· enclose one original and 2 (unbound) copies of the above mentioned documentation
Applications must arrive by 30th of May 2014. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. We regret we are unable to accept applications by fax. Please send your completed application to:
Mary Seacole Awards
c/o Amy Cole
Room 209
Royal College of Nursing
20 Cavendish Square
London W1G 0RN
Or
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 30th June 2014.
The Royal College of Nursing is processing applications on behalf of applicants from all the health trade unions.
Interviews for all awards will take place on the following dates: 1, 2 and 3 July 2014 (provisional dates) and candidates, if shortlisted, will be required to attend.
Contacts
If you require clarification on any aspect of this information, please contact Amy Cole by emailing , or if you are a member of any membership organisation listed below please contact them direct.
RCM members contact Janet Fyle at ;
RCN members contact Amy Cole on 020 7647 3646 or email ;
UNISON members contact Gail Adams on 020 7551 1317 or email .
Unite CPHVA members contact Obi Amadi on 07780 955936 or email
Mary Seacole Leadership Awards 2014/15
Application form Part 1
1.1 Details of Project/Activity
Title of proposal:DATES: / Start / Finish
Would the outcome from the project/activity have an impact on or contribute to
Improving health outcomes of people from black and minority ethnic communities
(YES/NO)
If Yes, Please specify (50 words only)
Have you applied for financial help elsewhere? Yes / NoIf so, where?
With what results?
Is this project a component of current higher degree studies? Yes / No
If yes, please provide details of course and education institute
1.2 Employment Details: Current Post
JOB TITLE:NAME AND ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER:
SINCE (DATE):
DOES YOUR ROLE INCLUDE LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE DELIVERY OF CARE - Please outline
1.3 Do you hold current registration on the NMC register on parts 1 to 3?
YES/NO
1.4 Membership Organisation Details
Are you a member of RCM? / RCN? / UNISON? / Unite CPHVA?Please tick if appropriate and give your membership number:
Mary Seacole Leadership Awards 2014/15
Application form Part 2
Note: This section should be completed in consultation with your immediate line manager
2.1 Study Leave
What type of study leave have you been awarded? ______2.2 Supporting Reference Please ask your immediate line manager or equivalent to complete this section.
Please comment on:1. The applicant’s suitability to receive funding.
2. Actual study leave granted over the period of the project/activity.
3. How do you see the award contributing to the strategic needs of the organisation and how will you support the applicant to complete the project/activity?
4. In what ways can you help the sustainability of the project/activity once completed?
5. Nomination of a workplace mentor for the duration of the project/activity
Manager’s Name and Title (please print):
Manager’s Signature: Date:
Mary Seacole Leadership Awards 2014/15
Application form Part 3
Note: We would urge you to discuss any projects/activity with your immediate line manager or equivalent as well as any senior staff who could act as project mentors or support your work through integrating your plans in their work or providing access to resources. In addition please refer to the http://www.nhsleadershipqualities.nhs.uk/
3.1 Project /activity Proposal
Briefly set out the title, aims and objectives, methods and outcomes, key questions, benefits of the project/activity, preparation and timescales, including the key role of leadership and how you intend to demonstrate and develop further your leadership qualities. This summary should include how your project reflects the NHS Change model as an approach to change. (500 words maximum excluding references )
3.2 NHS and key challenges – Summarise what they are and how you see the role of leadership – (50 words maximum)
3.3 NHS Equality and Health Inequalities - What are the key areas of focus and how will your project/activity feed into its aims of promoting equality and reducing health inequalities (100 words maximum)
3.4 QIPP Agenda - How does your project/activity link into the improvement plans of your organisation in particular the Quality, Innovation, Prevention and Productivity (QIPP) agenda? (100 words maximum)
3.5 Equality Delivery System (EDS) - In what ways does your project/activity support the delivery of the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS) and your organisation’s work around the Equality Act 2011? (50 words maximum)
3.6 NHS Leadership Qualities Framework (http://www.nhsleadershipqualities.nhs.uk/) - How does your project relate to the NHS Leadership framework and what competencies can be strengthened and developed? (100 words maximum)
3.7 Ethical approval - indicate if the project requires ethical approval
3.8 Budget – Below are examples of items that have been funded
Examples
a) Travel to MSASG meetings
b) Travel to meetings with mentor / supervisor
c) Venue hire costs for work undertaken externally (not employer premises)
d) Transport costs for users to attend meetings
e) Reasonable hospitality costs
f) Conference attendance (as agreed with MSASG / mentors)
g) Course attendance (as agreed with MSASG / mentors)
h) Cost of producing education media / materials
i) Cost of advertising the project activities
j) Project related IT equipment (up to £500)
Please note Mary Seacole Awards do not fund software or locked cupboards to store data/paper/post it notes/pens etc as well as equipment relating to service development. If in doubt please submit a request to the MSASG.
3.9 Timeline - insert a Gantt chart providing a timeline from November to July as that will be the actual timeline for the project
3.10 Project /activity Stakeholders – Identify which stakeholder groups will be affected by the project, describe how you will work with them, what they will contribute and how they will benefit. Outline how you will harness the use of diverse media including social media outlets to consult, share and inform and how you will use the Personal Fair & Diverse ( PFD) campaign as an online community to make things happen (100 words maximum)
3.11 Outputs – What will be the material outputs e.g. research report, articles, etc? (50 words maximum)
3.12 Dissemination and Sustainability – How do you intend to disseminate and sustain the outcome/outputs of your project/activity e.g. integration into organisation wide improvements strategies, Quality Accounts reports, NHS Operating Framework? (50 words maximum)
Mary Seacole Leadership Awards 2014/15
Application form Part 4
4.1 Personal Information
LAST NAME: / FIRST NAME: / TITLE:ADDRESS:
POST CODE:
TEL NO: (WORK) / TEL NO: (HOME)
EMAIL:
NMC PIN NO:
4.2. Application Agreement
I now enclose the original and 2 copies of the following in support of my application:-
Completed application form including supporting statement from my line managerI agree to attend Steering Group meetings, submit progress/final reports, and to give a presentation as required. The information contained in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, correct. As an applicant, I understand I must comply with the conditions stated and that the making of false statements may lead to the withdrawal of my application. I acknowledge that the decision of the Selection Panel is final. I agree that intellectual property rights from the outcome/ outputs remain the property of the NHS.