Sharing Best Practices in Pastoral Care

London Conference 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an enlightening conference where organisational leaders converged to share and learn about the best practices in pastoral care

 

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Engaging Breakout sessions with Industry Leaders

Pastoral Support

Hear from industry leaders

Cultural Adaptation

Valuable knowledge on effective strategies

Sponsorship Requirements

Build relationships with key stakeholders

Ethical Recruitment

Discover forward-thinking approaches

Register for an impactful conference on 17th September 2024, at the heart of London, where organisational leaders will converge to share and learn about the best practices in pastoral care

This premier event, led by the North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) a leading Trust for international recruitment and finalists in the Nursing Times Workforce Awards (Best International Recruitment Experience 2023). It offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts and peers, explore innovative solutions, and enhance your organisation’s approach to pastoral care.

This conference is ideal for NHS staff, social care providers, community interest companies, and other healthcare organisations looking to strengthen their workforce and improve staff retention through exemplary pastoral care. Whether you are a senior executive, HR professional, or frontline manager, you will find valuable information and resources to help you succeed in your role.

The conference is free to attend, however prior registration is essential to guarantee a space. Due to the high level of interest and limited capacity, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your place.

This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Register for an impactful conference on 17th September 2024, in the heart of London, where organisational leaders will converge to share and learn about best practice in pastoral care

This premier event, led by the North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) a leading Trust for international recruitment and finalists in the Nursing Times Workforce Awards (Best International Recruitment Experience 2023) offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts and peers, explore innovative solutions, and enhance your organisation’s approach to pastoral care.

This conference is ideal for NHS staff, social care providers and local authorities, community interest companies, and other healthcare organisations looking to strengthen their workforce and improve staff retention through exemplary pastoral care. Whether you are a senior executive, HR professional, or frontline manager, you will find valuable information and resources to help you succeed in your role.

The conference is free to attend, however prior registration is essential to guarantee a space. Due to the high level of interest and limited capacity, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your place.

This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

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Breakout Sessions

Participants shared their experience with pastoral care and taught how to support international candidates from experienced healthcare professionals. These sessions provided in-depth insights and practical skills across various aspects of pastoral care.

Group Discussions

The Breakout Sessions were formed by four Group Discussions moderated by renowned speakers and leaders in the field. They brought a wealth of experience and innovative approaches to enhance participant’s pastoral skills.

Pastoral Support for International Recruit – opportunities and challenges. Wellington Makala, NELFT

Cultural Adaptation Support of International Recruits. Oliver Soriano, Chief Nurse at LSCFT and President at PNA UK, ZiMNA UK and Shahla Bakhtiari, Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate, Cultural Ambassador and Consultant Midwife at Cambridge University Hospital, Specialist midwife in pelvic health.

Sponsorship and Visa requirements. Adam Lee, UKVI, and Alicia Parr, Adult Social Care International Recruitment, Workforce and Policy Directorate at Departmen of Health and Social Care.

How to Support Ethical Recruitment – including training and resources available for teams and candidates. RCN, IR Academy and SLC

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Visionary Leaders – Key Stakeholders

About the Hosts

Hear from industry leaders who have successfully implemented pastoral care programmes that support staff wellbeing and professional growth. Gain insights into the latest trends and developments in the healthcare sector from those at the forefront of the industry.

Debbie Smith

Nursing Director at North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Wellington Makala

Executive Chief Nursing Officer at North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Wellington is the Executive Chief Nursing Officer / Executive Director AHP & Psychological Professions at North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) he took up his role from April 2021. At the time of the appointment, he became the only male BME Chief Nurse working in an NHS Trust and the first African male Chief Nurse ever in NHS. He is responsible for the Nursing, Psychological Professions and AHP workforce and leads on the quality, safety, and patient experience agenda for the Trust.
In 2020, Wellington made the HSJ near miss for the top 50 most influential BME leaders. He has worked for NELFT all his career since 2001 when he was a student nurse apart from 18months when he was a Managing Director. NELFT is his family.

Collaborators and Speakers

Shahla Bakhtiari

Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate at Cambridge University Hospitals

Mymy del Rosario

Matron for Workforce, Inclusion and Education

Mymy Del Rosario is a Matron for Workforce, Inclusion and Education at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. Her passion for equality, diversity and inclusion aligns with her purpose to work alongside like-minded people driven to pave positive change, Mymy is a proud member of the Filipino Senior Nurses Association UK and an active advocate for #StayAndThrive. Mymy is Co-chair for the Race Equality Network and a member of the Women’s Network at her Trust. On 2022, she won the EDI Champion Award at the Mid Yorkshire Celebrating Excellence Awards. On 2023, she was awarded the SWU Outstanding Alumna for Nursing Practice.
She also recently completed a 12 month leadership role for International Retention for a commissioned work with NHS England – North East & Yorkshire Region.

Oliver Soriano

Chief Nurse at LSCFT and President of PNA UK 

Tim Jones

Deputy Vice-Chancellor at BPP University

Dr. Rachel Picton

Dean of the School of Nursing at BPP University

Adam Lee

Assistant Director – United Kingdom Visas and Immigration

Royal College of Nursing

The world’s largest nursing union and professional body

Visionary Leaders – Key Stakeholders

About the Hosts

Learn from industry leaders who have successfully implemented pastoral care programmes that support staff wellbeing and professional growth. Gain insights into the latest trends and developments in the healthcare sector from those at the forefront of the industry.

Debbie Smith

Nursing Director at North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Wellington Makala

Executive Chief Nursing Officer at North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Wellington is the Executive Chief Nursing Officer / Executive Director AHP & Psychological Professions at North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) he took up his role from April 2021. At the time of the appointment, he became the only male BME Chief Nurse working in an NHS Trust and the first African male Chief Nurse ever in NHS. He is responsible for the Nursing, Psychological Professions and AHP workforce and leads on the quality, safety, and patient experience agenda for the Trust.
In 2020, Wellington made the HSJ near miss for the top 50 most influential BME leaders. He has worked for NELFT all his career since 2001 when he was a student nurse apart from 18months when he was a Managing Director. NELFT is his family.

Collaborators and Speakers

Shahla Bakhtiari

Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate at Cambridge University Hospitals

Oliver Soriano

Chief Nurse at LSCFT and President of PNA UK 

Tim Jones

Deputy Vice-Chancellor at BPP University

Dr. Rachel Picton

Dean of the School of Nursing at BPP University

Mymy del Rosario

Matron for Workforce, Inclusion and Education

Mymy Del Rosario is a Matron for Workforce, Inclusion and Education at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. Her passion for equality, diversity and inclusion aligns with her purpose to work alongside like-minded people driven to pave positive change, Mymy is a proud member of the Filipino Senior Nurses Association UK and an active advocate for #StayAndThrive. Mymy is Co-chair for the Race Equality Network and a member of the Women’s Network at her Trust. On 2022, she won the EDI Champion Award at the Mid Yorkshire Celebrating Excellence Awards. On 2023, she was awarded the SWU Outstanding Alumna for Nursing Practice.
She also recently completed a 12 month leadership role for International Retention for a commissioned work with NHS England – North East & Yorkshire Region.

Adam Lee

Assistant Director – United Kingdom Visas and Immigration

Royal College of Nursing

The world’s largest nursing union and professional body

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About IR Academy

About IR Academy

IR Academy offers extensive training to equip employers with the essential knowledge, skills, and cultural competence needed for successful international recruitment and high retention rates.

Designed for organisations and individuals involved in international recruitment, IR Academy offers comprehensive courses that provide a solid foundation in recruitment principles, ensuring these practices are effectively integrated within an organisation’s culture. 

Courses are available as live training sessions or self-study modules. They are currently undergoing accreditation by the Royal College of Nursing in the UK and will eventually be developed into a university module, likely delivered through Coventry University.

IR Academy courses cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Ethical Recruitment
  • PracticesPastoral Care Support Initiatives
  • Cultural Diversity Awareness
  • International Recruitment
  • Project
  • Planning
  • Collaborative Working Strategies
  • Regulatory Requirements and
  • Compliance
  • Professional Registration Procedures
  • Accommodation Sourcing Solutions
  • Travel Arrangements and Logistics
  • Management
  • Effective Retention Strategies

Who is this conference for?

Thank you for your interest in our Pastoral Care conference. We are looking forward to organising and scheduling the next conference with even more information and insights into this important topic. Join our email list below to stay up-to-date with news, information, and insights into future conferences and events!

Please note these conferences are designed for organisational leaders and managers working in pastoral care or international recruitment – these conferences are not designed for newly recruited international staff members.

Who is this conference for?

Thank you for your interest in our Pastoral Care conference. We are looking forward to organising and scheduling the next conference with even more information and insights into this important topic. Join our email list below to stay up-to-date with news, information, and insights into future conferences and events!

Please note these conferences are designed for organisational leaders and managers working in pastoral care or international recruitment – these conferences are not designed for newly recruited international staff members.

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