RCVS Workforce Action Plan - Ambitions Explored

RCVS ViVet

A series of informative &amp; interactive panel discussions that look to explore the seven ambitions presented in the RCVS Workforce Action Plan

Join us as we explore in more detail the insights and outcomes after the RCVS Workforce Summit and the commitment from those in the profession to achieve positive outcomes.Each session will focus on one of the seven ambitions presented in the RCVS Workforce Action Plan. The sessions endeavour to show how the insight from the professions fed directly into the summit and subsequent the action plan supporting the college's commitment to getting direct feedback from the profession from the start. The series will be delivered as online evening sessions from 7pm - 8.15pm throughout February, March and April 2023.The RCVS have now held six of the seven sessions during February and March, here is what is scheduled to be held during April 2023:<ul><li>12 April 2023 - Ambition seven: Improving client interaction and communication</li></ul>Each session will be joined by a panel of key stakeholders talking about their activities, initiatives or projects from their organisation. Looking to showcase their commitment to the ambitions, and overall contribution to making positive change in the areas of Recruitment, Retention and Return, in the profession. Questions can be submitted when registering for the session and during the session using the comments box.

Improving client interaction and communication: this includes elevating and driving the status of communication and other interpersonal skills in the professions; and developing clearer and more easily accessible explanations of the veterinary role and the scope of vet and vet nurse roles to the general public.Panel Chair - RCVS President Dr Melissa Donald MRCVSPanellists: <ul><li>Jennie Jones, Partner at Nockolds and Head of Veterinary Client Mediation Service</li><li>Caroline Reay, Joint Head of Veterinary Services, Blue Cross </li><li>Jaime Kiem RVR – BVRA
</li></ul>In Attendance – Rick Harris, Managing Director, Customer Faithfull

The following sessions have already taken place, a recording for each will be available shortly and accessible to view from our RCVS webpages.<ul><li>16 February 2023 - Ambition one: To shape leaders at all levels </li></ul><ul><li>22 February 2023 -  Ambition two: Confidence, culture and recognition </li></ul><ul><li>28 February 2023 - Ambition three: Greater responsibility for veterinary nurses </li></ul><ul><li>9 March 2023 - Ambition four: Welcoming a modern way of working</li></ul><ul><li>30 March 2023 - Ambition five: General practice – a chosen pathway</li></ul><ul><li>5 April 2023 - Ambition six: An attractive career for everyone, including those who have left</li></ul>

Shape leaders at all levels: this includes promoting inclusive everyday leadership; ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion considerations are embedded at all career stages; and launching more opportunities for free and accessible learning resources.Panel Chair - Amanda Boag FRCVS, Past-president of the RCVS and Chair of the RCVS Knowledge Board of TrusteesPanelists - Ryan Davis, President SPVSEmmanuel Oloyede, President Animal AspirationsAnna Judson, BVA Junior Vice PresidentAngharad Belcher, RCVS Director for Advancement of the professionsSheldon Middleton, CEO Garden Vets

Confidence, culture and recognition: this includes ensuring that there’s a welcoming and supportive environment for the whole veterinary team; and continuing to deliver to raise awareness and signpost mental health support.Panel Chair - Jill Macdonald RVN, Lead for the VN Futures projectPanelists - Peter Graham MRCVS, BSAVA EDI LeadEbony Escalona MRCVS, Founder Vets: Stay, Go or DiversifyAlex Taylor RVN – Senior Vice President, BVNACharlotte Pace RVN – President, BVNA

Greater responsibility for veterinary nurses: this includes demonstrating the capabilities of the veterinary nursing role; ensuring clear career pathways for veterinary nurses; and continuing to progress the need for legislative change which would see veterinary nurses gain more autonomy and responsibility.Panel Chair - Shirley Gibbins, RCVS Qualifications Manager Veterinary Nursing Panellists - Charlotte Pace RVN – President, BVNAB﻿elinda Andrews- Jones, RCVS VN Council M﻿atthew Rendle, RCVS VN Council

Welcoming a modern way of working: this includes promoting return-to-work support for both clinical and non-clinical veterinary roles; continuing to strengthen relations between the UK and overseas regulators and representative bodies; and encouraging the use of innovation and technology to tackle some of the sector’s major challenges.Panel Chair - Susan Patterson FRCVS, RCVS Junior Vice President, and Chair of the Advancement of the Professions Committee Panel –- Caroline Argo MRCVS, Dean of Veterinary Medicine and Head of School, SRUC- Catriona Curtis MRCVS, Group Sustainability &amp; Social Value Manager, Pets at Home - Steve Howard, Head of Clinical Services, PDSA

General practice – a chosen pathway: this includes encouraging confidence in pursuing a career in general practice and the opportunities it offers; encouraging shared training where appropriate between vets and vet nurses at undergraduate level; and learn and model against other professions, such as the medical profession.Panel Chair - Dr Chris Tufnell FRCVS, Past President and RCVS Fellowship Chair Panel - - Gudrun Ravetz, Group Veterinary Officer - Vets4Pets- Ian Futter, Chief Veterinary Officer Scottish SPCA- Alison Speakman, BSAVA President - Kate Tunley MRCVS, Mulberry House Vets

An attractive career for everyone, including those who’ve left: this includes continuing to promote direct RCVS accreditation of overseas veterinary degrees; launching an Extra-Mural Studies (EMS) policy that leads to a more consistent high-quality experience for students and providers; and ensuring employers understand the re-entry process, and the importance of welcoming people back after career breaks.Panel Chair - Dr Kate Richards MRCVS, RCVS Senior Vice-President and Chair of the Mind Matters InitiativePanelists - - Rob Williams, Head of Talent, VetPartners- Claire Vinten, Head of Education BSAVA-﻿ Jane Clark, Director of Veterinary Services, FSA-﻿ Chris Gush, Executive Director, RCVS Knowledge -﻿ Hattie Lawrence, Equine Director and EDI Lead, CVS

Supporting ResourcesAhead of the panel sessions, we encourage you to take a look at the selection of resources, and reports available, this includes preliminary reports from research done ahead of the summit, video interviews from those who attended the summit, a report of the day and the action plan. www.vivet.org.uk/rcvs-workforce-summit

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