Verity Chessum

Lead Nurse for Learning and Professional Development. Passionate about retention and development of current & future generations.

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

This is an amazing achievement. Thank you to all the Team and everyone else involved. Really shows the commitment to developing the skills of our student nurses ready for becoming a Registered Nurse. @WoodrowKate @jnny_nln @EmmaNunez15

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

Today, we celebrate our first 3rd year St/N's completing their training in the prep & admin of IV drugs allowing them to practice on placement under direct supervision in line with our revised medicines policy. @HarrogateNHSFT @UniofBradford @YorkStJohn @nmcnews #AnnexeB

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

An amazing opportunity to utilise the strengths we have within the organisation to support new staff but also to value the ones already in post. It was a pleasure to teach this session with my @HdftPracticeEds colleagues.

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

We held our first CSW Buddy Training this week. Looking at initiatives to welcome and support new CSWs in to wards and departments @HarrogateNHSFT Now ready to roll out more in 2025. #retainingstaff #feelingvalued @NHSE_WTE

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

A great achievement to see such a great turn out of Nursing & AHP students modelling collaborative working in a problem based learning approach. Thank you to all involved for making this become a reality. @LornaMacDonald6 @EmmaNunez15 @jnny_nln

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

Our first pre registration student MDT workshop for student nurses and AHPs was a massive success. Real collaborative working ready for a future in healthcare and all on Halloween 🎃 @HarrogateNHSFT @UniofBradford @UniOfYork @YorkStJohn @UniversityLeeds

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

Practice Educator Support Worker Julie today received her CNO Healthcare Support Worker award. Nominated for 'being a role model, inspiration to fellow Support Workers & her passion for patient care'. @HdftPracticeEds @HarrogateNHSFT @VBagshaw @Duncan_CNO @jnny_nln @EmmaNunez15

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

It was great to see Cohort 11 today finishing their second year of Preceptorship. A room full of talent feeling very positive about their careers at HDFT. #celebrate

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

Today we celebrated Cohort 11 completing their Registered Nurses Preceptorship. It has been a pleasure to see this group today and listen to their stories on how far they have come. Massive congratulations to each of them @HarrogateNHSFT #hdftpreceptorship #nationalpreceptorship

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

Last week we celebrated some more of our amazing @HarrogateNHSFT colleagues who have successfully completed training - including care certificates, RCN Leadership and PNA. Thank you to @HdftPracticeEds for their support. @RCN_Leadership @ney_nurse @jnny_nln

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

@HarrogateNHSFT Cohort 13 Nursing Preceptorship group receiving an amazing days training from @NHSElect on Coaching. Always striving to improve and support each other. #hdftpreceptorship

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

Having the opportunity for some of our PNAs to attend this has been amazing, and thank you to @MelissaLoader for leading them so well in your new role as the Lead Advocate for the Trust. @ney_nurse #teamCNO

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

An exciting opportunity for some of @HarrogateNHSFT PNA colleagues to have the opportunity to attend and speak at the #NEYPNAconference today. Exciting to see how we can extend our advocates' support to the Trust @MelissaLoader @Laurabayl24 @ney_nurse #teamcno

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

A massive achievement for @HarrogateNHSFT to now have our first batch of health and social care T Level students from @HarrogateColl with us. We are excited to support the next generation in their careers @TLevels_govuk. #tlevels

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

Huge welcome to our first cohort of T Level students from Harrogate College who will be with us for 2 years, learning the care support worker role across our wards at Harrogate Hospital. #Nidderdale #Wenslydale #Granby #Fountains #Jervaulx #Practiceeducators

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

@ney_nurse Absolutely

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

It was really great to see the presentations on the impact of Preceptorship by the Preceptee's. Thank you, @juliemwalker27 for celebrating with us. #hdftpreceptorship #cohort12 #nationalpreceptorshipframework

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

Another Preceptorship Year 1 completed @HarrogateNHSFT Congratulations Cohort 12. See you in year 2. #hdftpreceptorship #celebrationevent

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

Another Preceptorship Year 1 completed @HarrogateNHSFT Congratulations Cohort 12. See you in year 2. #hdftpreceptorship #celebrationevent

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

Always the best part of my month... facilitating Preceptorship sessions. Enjoyed awarding Cohort 10 their certificates for completion of Preceptorship today. It has been a pleasure to be part of your transition from newly registered to established nurses.

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

Celebrating another successful completion of our registered nurse Preceptorship Programme at @HarrogateNHSFT. Congratulations to Cohort 10. We wish you every success as you move on to the next chapter. #hdftpreceptorship #nationalpreceptorshipprogramme

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

Such a great year with an evergrowing team. Proud to work alongside each of you. #makingeducationimportant #2023 #2024

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

Time to reflect on and celebrate 2023 and our achievements as we plan and move on to 2024. Making education important again! @HarrogateNHSFT #Learningandprofessionaldevelopmentteam #practiceeducators #planningforthefuture

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

Amazing work by both of Becky and Nicki. Proud to work alongside both of you. #nominatedbytheirstudents

[HDFT Innovation @HDFT_Innovation]

Congrats Nicki & Becky on your Making a Difference awards 🤩 You are fantastic colleagues who embody the Trust values, your kindness & integrity is apparent in everything you do. You also create a safe, inclusive & supportive environment for pre-registered nursing students 👏

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

I am so proud to work with my CSW colleagues ❤️

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

@HarrogateNHSFT we are so happy to recognise the @theRCN Nursing Support Workers Day and celebrate all of our amazing support worker colleagues from across the organisation. Thank you for all the care, kindness and dedication you show all our patient's and service users. ❤️

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

So excited to support the next generation of @HarrogateNHSFT nurses!!

[HDFTPracticeEducators @HdftPracticeEds]

Day 1 of Cohort 13 Preceptorship @HarrogateNHSFT . First time since COVID that we have all newly registered RNs from every speciality in one group. Let's do this!!

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

Very proud of the Team. What we have achieved in less than 12 months is down to the hard work and dedication of the whole Educator Team. ❤️

[HDFT Innovation @HDFT_Innovation]

Well done to the Learning and Professional Development Team on your Bronze QI Team Accreditation 🤩 You have passion & dedication for providing a high standard of training to colleagues and for making it accessible. We’re pleased to be able to recognise the excellent work you do!

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

@HdftPracticeEds @HarrogateNHSFT @CharlyGill29 @EmmaNunez15 @jnny_nln It really has been a good day listening to your feedback and looking forward. It has been a pleasure to teach you all year and I look forward to seeing you in December!

[Verity Chessum @VerityChessum]

We are very proud of everything we offer to our Preceptee's at @HarrogateNHSFT and getting some national recognition is amazing @HdftPracticeEds.