• Barbara A Jack, Lucy Bray, Julie Kirby, Mary O'Brien, Jeremy Brown, Juliette Swift, Richard Leigh, and Ann Gavin-Daley.
• Faculty of Health, Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre, Edge Hill University, Liverpool, UK. jackb@edgehill.ac.uk
• J Nurs Manag. 2008 Sep 1; 16 (6): 700-6.

AimsTo explore the perceptions of staff participating in an NHS school health workforce modernization rapid roll-out redesign programme.BackgroundThe health and well-being of children is central to national policy and focuses upon multi-agency working. As part of the NHS modernization programme, a rapid roll-out workforce redesign model was developed for the school health workforce and introduced in northern England.MethodsAn evaluation approach using electronic distributed questionnaires and telephone interviews was utilized.ResultsRespondents reported that the approach was a valuable and fast way of introducing change to the workforce. Benefits for participants in providing networking opportunities were reported.Limitations Of The StudyData were collected from one programme and local factors may have influenced the findings.ConclusionThe rapid roll-out approach appears to be a successful way of introducing change to the school health workforce.Implications For Nursing ManagementWorkforce redesign using a rapid roll-out approach is a fast and effective approach, additionally providing benefits for staff participating in the process.

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