title: A competency framework for nurses in specialist roles.
abstract: As nurses undertake more specialist roles, strategies need to be in place to ensure competencies are maintained. University College London Hospitals has developed a competency framework to support personal and professional development of nurses in specialist roles.
authors.affiliation: University College London Hospital.
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mills
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pritchard
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing; D013192:Staff Development