Dedicated to Excellence in Care, People and Partnerships
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professionals Strategy 2025–2028 aims to lead in clinical excellence, inclusivity, and collaborative healthcare by focusing on providing excellent, safe, and personalised care; creating a positive practice environment with career development and staff recognition; and building impactful partnerships that advance sustainability, innovation, and education. The strategy emphasizes continuous learning, digital innovation, and achieving Pathway to Excellence accreditation to enhance leadership, safety, quality, wellbeing, and professional development across all sites.
Our Vision
To be a leader in clinical excellence, inclusivity and collaborative healthcare, delivering safe, compassionate, and outstanding care while supporting our people to thrive.
Strategic Priorities
Between 2025 and 2028, we will focus on three core priorities:
- Provide excellent care for all
Reduce avoidable harm and ensure safe, personalised, and equitable care
Strengthen the patient voice through co-production and lived experience
Deliver consistent standards via aligned assessment and accreditation
- Create a positive practice environment
Support career development and implement national preceptorship standards
Foster shared decision-making and flexible working
Recognise and reward staff, and pursue Pathway to Excellence® designation across all sites
- Build Impactful Partnerships
Collaborate with local universities, NHS partners, and national bodies
Champion sustainability and innovation through research and digital transformation
Expand training opportunities and develop career pathways in leadership, education, and digital health
Education and Innovation
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire is committed to creating an exceptional educational experience for Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs). This priority area focuses on fostering a culture of continuous learning, digital innovation, and clinical excellence. Our goals:
- Launch a student-led learning environment and expand apprenticeships
- Align with the ‘What Good Looks Like’ digital framework
- Use technology to enhance safety, free up time to care, and improve patient experience
Pathway to Excellence
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire is committed to achieving this internationally recognised accreditation across all sites. It reflects our dedication to:
- Shared decision-making
- Leadership
- Safety
- Quality
- Wellbeing
- Professional development
This journey empowers our community to shape the future of care at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Strategy - 2025 -2028.pdf [pdf] 4MB