New training programme offers advice for effective employee coaching

Would you like to learn how to more effectively develop the skills of new employees, give feedback in a respectful and constructive manner, and nurture a passion for knowledge acquisition among younger members of staff? If the answer is "yes", then read on!

The Hospital Authority Head Office Training & Development team has launched a new On-the-job Coaching programme.

The programme is built around a "1P4E" framework: Passion, Enable Learning, Equip Skills, Engage Staff and Enhance Performance. It is aimed at experienced frontline professionals including RN, PTII, OTII, Dispensers, HAII or equivalent with a minimum of five years in post; Resident Specialists; and Preceptors in Nursing.

The one-day workshop will include guidance on step-by-step teaching, giving on-the-spot praise, and providing constructive feedback. Clinical scenarios and videos will be used as teaching tools. The programme will be run from July to September with a total of eight classes for 320 staff.