The North West Skills Development Network provides Finance, Informatics, Payroll, Procurement and associated NHS staff with the infrastructure for improving leadership and professional development skills, raising standards and sharing best practice through economy-wide learning. The Network uses a dedicated website www.skillsdevelopmentnetwork.com to publicise and support its work, providing resources for both personal and organisational development from apprentice through to director level. Skills Development activities include but are not limited to: • Professional Education and Qualifications • Lifelong Learning and Continuing Professional Development • Talent Management • Career Development • Widening and Improving Specific Skills • Achieving Excellence • Partnership Working • Sharing Best Practice • Networking • Accreditation Developing Today to Influence Tomorrow To provide a robust infrastructure to effectively support the continuous development of Finance, Informatics, Payroll and Procurement staff across the North West. This is in line with the NHS Constitution’s pledge to provide all staff with the right skills and professional development to facilitate the delivery of excellent patient care. Finance, Informatics, Payroll & Procurement Skills Development by the NHS for the NHS