Schwartz Rounds give clinical and non-clinical colleagues the opportunity to discuss the emotional challenges and rewards that are intrinsic to providing care.
Rounds can help colleagues feel more supported by giving them the time and space to reflect on their roles. Evidence shows that staff who attend Rounds feel less stressed and isolated, with increased insight and appreciation for each other’s roles. They also help to reduce hierarchies between staff and to focus attention on relational aspects of care.
There are several ways that you can get involved with Schwartz Rounds:
Become a Steering Group member or one of the Schwartz Round Facilitators. Equally you can share your story and experiences for one of the Rounds, or simply attend to allow yourself some time to reflect.
The Facilitator
The facilitator undertakes a very skilled role, so it helps if they have experience of working with groups and managing difficult emotions. Often people with psychological or social work backgrounds suit this role.
We are looking for colleagues who are already trained Schwartz Round Facilitators as well as those who have no prior experience.
Download the Role Description Fill in form to express your interest
Steering Group Member
Setting up the steering group is often the first stage of getting multi-disciplinary support across the North East London region.
It helps if the group represent a wide number of staff groups across the region and come from senior and junior positions. Examples include directors, social or care staff, GPs, chaplaincy, management, porters and receptionists.
The steering group will help to champion the Rounds, find story tellers (panellists) and recruit audience members.
Download the Role Description Fill in form to express your interest
Storyteller (Panellist)
Do you have a story to share? Share and reflect on the challenges and enriching experiences of working within the care industry
The Schwartz team will give you lots of support in advance to help with the preparation of your story, so don’t worry if you’re not sure.
Download the Role Description Fill in form to express your interest
KeepingWellNEL can further support this shared wellbeing initiative by providing funding for independent care providers to backfill the staff member attending, details for invoicing will be provided once the role has been confirmed. If this is relevant to you, then please indicate this on your application form.
