Are you interested in developing your career, role or self? Do you need to solve work-related issues? Could you improve relationships with others? If so, read on.
NHS Lanarkshire currently supports more than 50 members of staff to consider these exact questions and more.
Clients are supported by professional accredited coaches who are genuinely keen to offer confidential one-to-one discussions to further develop or resolve areas of interest or concern. Coaches help clients consider and develop the outcomes they wish to achieve and challenge clients to make the changes to be the person they want to be.
Over 50 members of staff have begun coaching with fantastic coaches since April 2021. With a wealth of experience in clinical and non-clinical roles, the coaches genuinely wish to help others.
Sharon Rodgers, organisational learning and development manager, leads on this service. Sharon advocates the benefits all staff can achieve from considering how they can make small or large changes in their work for the benefit of themselves, colleagues and, ultimately, patients and carers.
Sharon said: “Being coached is a challenging and thought-provoking process, not always comfortable, but provides superb personal development. Coaching gives an opportunity for constructive reflection with a coach who will be open, honest and impartial, giving you valuable time and space to explore personal and professional development issues that are important to you.”
Feedback from clients includes:
- I was able to see I have the ability to achieve and keep going;
- I really enjoyed taking the time just to think about me and where I was in my professional career;
- I would highly recommend coaching to my colleagues, and already have; it helps clarity of thought, and space to consider the barriers and challenges I face;
- My mood and joy at work has improved because of coaching, thank you for this opportunity;
- I always felt safe and supported through the sessions.
If you would like to find out more, email the organisational development team at learningandOD@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. The team would love to work with you to help you move forward in your role.
