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Dentistry staff and occupational health workers are among hundreds of NHS staff training to be redeployed elsewhere to help deal with a rising number of covid-19 cases.
Robert Gordon University and NHS Grampian are working together to equip staff with the skills to help support coronavirus patients.
By the end of this week 180 members of staff will have completed the training, which focuses on fundamental nursing care as well as the surveillance and care of the acutely unwell.
Much of the face-to-face training is taking place in Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Clinical Skills Centre – a purpose-built teaching and training facility designed to allow healthcare professionals to practice clinical skills in safe but realistic settings.
Senior specialist nurses are also undergoing further training as they too step into different roles to work with the most in need across Grampian.
Leading the collaboration from RGU is Strategic Lead for Collaborative Practice and registered nurse, Laura Chalmers:
“The team has very quickly delivered a bank of training resources, including multimedia and digital content, which can be used for a wide range of allied health professions, as well as nurses and doctors.
“We have also designed and are delivering training for those from roles like dental nursing, have come into our clinical skills facilities, undergone training and been redeployed the following day to areas where they are most needed.
“…This is a huge change for many of the staff we are upskilling, but we are seeing a willingness and positive attitude to get the job done and to care for patients.”
Jane Ewen, Chief Nurse, Practice Education & Development at NHS Grampian, added: “This has been a great example of collaborative work which is playing a key role in supporting and preparing the workforce at this time of unprecedented change. The support and flexibility of our university partner continues to be appreciated.”
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