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Courses and Events
We hold a number of courses and events throughout the year to listen to feedback from our colleagues and provide updates on the latest news, developments, training and recruitment. We also offer training programmes and courses for external colleagues.
You can find out more about events currently planned for the year below.
Courses and events for NUH staff
The courses and events listed below are open to internal NUH staff only. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Care Certificate Assessor Training
The Care Certificate Assessor Training is designed to enable staff to become confident, effective Care Certificate Assessors in their clinical area. The training will cover:
- Marking the Care Certificate workbook at NUH
- Mapping the Care Certificate to existing qualifications
- Completing observations
- Verifying existing Care Certificates
- Resources and support
Who is this training for?
- Healthcare Support workers who have completed their Care Certificate and would now like to support other staff to achieve theirs*
- Registered members of staff who have experience of supervising students, or who have completed their SSSA training
*will require proof of Care Certificate completion and be required to undertake a short online module from e-learning4health prior to attending the Care Certificate Assessor training. Details will be sent once staff member has booked on to the training.
Developing or updating Nursing / Midwifery Practice Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Who is the training for?
This training is open to All Registered Nursing and Midwifery staff including Ward/department sister’s/charge nurses, matrons, Divisional lead Nurses etc.
What does the training involve?
- Discusses the difference between a Guideline and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Discusses what to do if you are given the task of developing or updating a Nursing/Midwifery Practice Guideline and SOP
- Explains the ratification and uploading process to KOHA
- How to navigate the Evidence Based Practice Council intranet site and KOHA
Study hours and mode of delivery:
Hour online session
Developing or updating a Role Development Package
Who is the training for?
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals, including Non-registered Practitioners, Ward/department sister’s/charge nurses, Matrons, Divisional lead Nurses and AHP Senior managers.
What does the training involve?
- Discusses what a Role Development Package is
- Discusses what to do if you are given the task of developing or updating a Role Development Package
- Explains the ratification process
- How to navigate the Evidence Based Practice Council intranet and KOHA
Study hours and mode of delivery:
Hour online session
Information session Level 2 Qualification in Healthcare
**NUH HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES ONLY**
An information session for a development opportunity for all Healthcare workers to be able to achieve an accredited Level 2 Certification in Healthcare. This session is held online via MS Teams.
Leading an Empowered Organisation (LEO) Course
The LEO (Leading an Empowered Organisation) Course is a four day leadership programme with three full days of teaching followed by a fourth day where you will be asked to present a very small project in the format of a PowerPoint presentation using the principles you have learnt.
LEO focuses on empowerment, dignity and mutual respect, aiming to produce strong and efficient leaders. The course will teach you the principles around articulating your expectations, building relationships, leading change and much more.
Preceptorship Programme
At NUH, we have a robust preceptorship programme and various resources that you can access to help your transition period. You can find out more about Preceptorship in detail here.
Below you can find some of the training sessions available as a preceptee.
Acute Care Skills (ACS) Course
The Acute Care Skills (ACS) Programme aims to improve confidence in patient assessment using an ABCDE approach, and management skills caring for acutely ill patients in all clinical areas. If you would further information or to book please email nuhnt.practice.educators@nhs.net
Resilience Based Clinical Supervision (RBCS)
Resilience Based Clinical Supervision (RBCS) helps develop resilience to cope with the challenges of being a new nurse. By sharing these challenges with a group of peers, colleagues can build up a support network - they see that they are not alone in this journey.
Preceptorship Drop-in Sessions
Whether you are a Newly Qualified Nurse/Nursing associate/International Nurse/Return to Practice Nurse, or new to acute care settings at NUH, we can offer you support and guidance during your transition as an autonomous professional on your Preceptorship. Book onto one of our drop-in sessions to speak to one of our dedicated Clinical Educators for guidance and support.
SSSA Training and Preceptor Training
Standards of Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA) Training and Preceptor Training
Full SSSA Practice Supervisor Training and Preceptorship Training
Who is the training for?
This is for any registered healthcare professional - Nursing Associates, Registered Nurse (any field), Midwives, Operating Department Practitioners and AHPs.
What is the training for?
This training is aimed at new Practice Supervisors who will be supporting learners (student nurses, trainee nursing associates, student midwives, and newly registered practitioners) in clinical practice. This training will introduce candidates to the Future Nurse standards and provide them with the information required to support learners in practice effectively. The teaching day consists of group discussions and activities based on the role of Practice Supervisor including student induction to the placement area, setting objectives, Pebblepad, identifying underperforming students, raising concerns and values and behaviours. This training will also introduce candidates to Preceptorship at NUH and how they can support newly registered staff.
To gain the Practice Supervisor qualification, candidates must:
- Attend a taught study day delivered by the Institute Practice Education Team
- Complete e-learning via Moodle
Study hours and mode of delivery
- 7.5 hours: taught session this is face-to-face
- 7.5 hours: self-directed study day to complete the e-learning activities within the digital workbook via Moodle
**Please note that the independent study day can be given before or after the taught session. The eLearning activities are additional content and information, therefore should not affect the candidate’s ability to complete the activities prior to attending the taught session.**
SSSA Practice Assessor Training
Who is the training for?
This session is for nurses who have previously undertaken SSSA Supervisor Training course and possess a Practice Supervisor qualification. You must have actively supervised learners for a minimum of 6 months before completing this training.
What is the training for?
The training is for existing Practice Supervisors who would like to progress on to become Practice Assessors. The training looks at what is expected in the role of Practice Assessor and includes activities and discussions around supporting learners, identifying underperforming students, difficult conversations, values and behaviours, action planning and completing Pebblepad.
Study hours and mode of delivery
The training is face-to-face for 3 hours.
SSSA Update for Practice Assessor, Practice Supervisor Training and Preceptorship Training
Who is the training for?
This training is for both Practice Supervisors and Assessors who have completed their training more than two years ago.
Newly qualified staff, who completed SSSA training at university are also asked to attend this training after 6 months of being in post.
What is the training for?
This training is to ensure you are kept up to date with NMC education standards, Trust and University processes and guidelines.
This training will look at what is expected in the roles of Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and how you support learners in clinical practice. The roles and responsibilities on Pebblepad will also be covered. There will be group discussions, activities based on these roles and examples of Pebblepad assessments and action plans. There will also be an update on the Preceptorship program and how you can support newly registered staff.
Study hours and mode of delivery
This training is held face-to-face for 3 hours.