This article reports on a training needs analysis (TNA) project, undertaken with
three different hospital trusts in England, that uses a work-based and action-learning
approach. It relates to the format of the projects and the identification of training
needs for healthcare practitioners. A second article will report on the implementation
of TNA in one trust after completion of the project. The work is important for nurse
managers and leaders responsible for continuing professional development budgets.
The project was targeted at the delivery of trust priorities and offered potential for a
different way of working designed to meet new and emerging NHS organisational
requirements. In addition, given its multidisciplinary nature, it offered the facility to
work with multidisciplinary clinical colleagues to explore different learning and
development opportunities and issues
