Optimising Learners Placements

Optimising learner placements across the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS) in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University presents a strategic opportunity to improve workforce development, streamline clinical education, and address placement inefficiencies. In the face of increasing demand for healthcare services and the need for a well-supported pipeline of future professionals, there is a compelling need to establish unified approach to placements across the ICS.

This collaborative initiative across healthcare providers and educational institutions, aims to modernize the placement process, enhance resource allocation, and improve the experience for learners and educators alike. By replacing fragmented and manual placement systems with a unified digital platform, this project will provide seamless coordination, optimize workforce supply, and support workforce development strategies. The project will facilitate real-time oversight, intelligent placement matching, and a structured approach to workforce sustainability.

Through collaboration and innovation, CPMS will enhance the quality of training environments, support career development pathways, and ensure that our healthcare workforce is well-prepared to meet the evolving needs of the sector.

The project aims to attract and train learners by offering diverse clinical learning environments to meet current and future healthcare needs. By creating clear placement pathways across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICS, the system will foster a sense of belonging, improving learner retention and long-term workforce sustainability. It will enhance placement quality to accommodate the anticipated growth in learner numbers, ensuring comprehensive and high-quality clinical experiences.

Optimising Learners Placements will streamline administrative processes, reducing burdens on staff and optimizing resource allocation by improving scheduling, capacity visibility, and utilization of fallow placement areas. By broadening the range of clinical environments, the project will strengthen workforce preparedness, equipping learners with the skills necessary for professional progression. Ultimately, by integrating learners more effectively within healthcare settings, this will contribute to improved patient care, ensuring a well-supported, skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of an evolving healthcare system.