Third Party Training & Events - The Nursing Team
The below training links may be of interest for the nursing team.
Please do not contact Wessex LMCs about these training events & programmes. These are just being advertised here for your information. Please follow the blue links for information and contact details.
Asthma & COPD
- Education for Health offer free e-learning resources in asthma and COPD: https://www.educationforhealth.org/allresources/free-elearning/. For further information email info@educationforhealth.org or phone 01926 493313
- HEE Wessex offer Asthma and COPD study days and diplomas specifically designed for Wessex General Practice Nurses: https://wessex.hee.nhs.uk/multi-professional-roles/nursing/training/. For further information email PDU.WX@hee.nhs.uk or phone 01962 718502
- Learn With Nurses is free webinar based training for ALL health care professionals, by nurses: https://smarthealthsolutions.co.uk/book-asthma/ . For further info email info@smarthealthsolutions.co.uk or phone 0330 1241966
- Rotherham Respiratory Ltd have a suite of online training courses, see under the heading 'Lungs': https://rotherhamrespiratory.com/course-portfolio/
Basic Life Support
- Immerse Medical are an approved RCUK provider of training in Basic Life Support, Immediate Life Support & Advanced Life Support. Find out more at www.immersemedical.co.uk or call 01202 800211
- Sirius Business Services offer Basic Life Support for Medical Practitioners: https://www.siriusbusinessservices.co.uk/basic-life-support-medical-practitioners. For further information email info@siriusbusinessservices.co.uk or phone 01305 769969
- Virtual College have a free online course 'are you prepared to save a life?' Find out more at https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/prepared. For more information please email customersupport@virtual-college.co.uk
Blood Test Results
- Emergency Care Gateway run an online course in understanding blood test results: https://ecgtraining.co.uk/product/understanding-blood-test-results-online/. For further information email courses@ecgtraining.co.uk or call 0845 4238993
- M&K Update offer an online course aimed at nurses to provide an introduction to understanding blood results: https://www.mkupdate.co.uk/elearning/understanding_blood_results. For further information call 017687 73030
- PDUK offer an online course 'Advanced interpretation of blood results in clinical practice': https://pduk.net/courses/7/advanced-interpretation-of-blood-results-in-clinical-practice.htm. For further info email info@pduk.net or call 0207 1019294
Cancer
- GatewayC is a free online cancer education platform developed for GPs, practice nurses, GPs in training, health care assistants, physician associates and other primary care professionals across NHS England. Various courses can be accessed here: https://www.gatewayc.org.uk. For further information please email gatewayc@christie.nhs.uk or phone 0161 446 3403
- Learnzone offer free learning resources, online courses, and professional development tools from Macmillan Cancer Support: http://learnzone.org.uk/. For further information please email learnzone@macmillan.org.uk
- Wessex Cancer Alliance have online resources available at: Cancer and Primary Care - Welcome to Wessex Cancer Alliance
Cervical Cytology
- Blue Stream Academy have an e-learning modules in cervical screening: https://www.bluestreamacademy.com/ShowElearning. For further information email info@bluestreamacademy.com or phone 01773 822549
- BSW nurses can access FREE cytology updates via e-lfh (https://www.e-lfh.org.uk) - Please click HERE for information about Registering and navigating the e-learning update. Any problems please contact the e-learning team at e-lfh and ask them to add it to "my e-learning”
- Clinical Training offer various cytology courses across the Wessex area: http://www.clinicaltrainingltd.co.uk/. For further information call 07968 064685.
- Cytology Training Centre offer high quality cytology training: http://www.cytology-training.co.uk/. For further information email helen.burrell@nbt.nhs.uk or phone 0117 414 9806
- PDI Net offer a cervical sample taker update online module. The content of the online programme follows the national standards (2006) and is the equivalent of a half day update or approximately two and a half to three hours: PDI’s cytology e-learning. For further information please email: support@pdinet.co.uk or see their website: https://pdinet.co.uk/
Coil / IUS / IUDs
Women's Heath Matters have produced these step-by-step instructions to guide you through the preparation and fitting of an IUS/IUD: www.whmatters.co.uk/resources/fitter-resources
Covid-19
Coronavirus programme - https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/coronavirus/
COVID-19 Vaccination - e-Learning for Healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)
Covid-19 rapid training for general practice nursing
Covid-19 training orientation and induction checklist
Click here to view the PHE COVID-19 vaccinator training recommendations
Dermoscopy
International Dermoscopy refresher and update conference Friday 9th June 2023 taught by colleagues from the International Dermoscopy Society. Consultant/trainee dermatologist/advanced GPwSI/cancer nurse specialist level. The previous day, 8th June, same venue, a more basic dermoscopy day conference suitable for GPs and nurses or junior dermatology trainees just beginning with dermoscopy. Delegates may book either day or both depending on their learning needs. Details and bookings www.dermoscopy.wordpress.com. Course organiser Dr Stephen Hayes contact stevehayes272@gmail.com
Diabetes
- Education for Health run a diabetes online refresher here: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/diabetes-online-refresher/
- J2S Training is an independent training provider offering high quality, relevant and cost-effective training for Primary Care. For further information visit: https://www.j2s.co.uk/
Ear Care / Irrigation
- J2S Training is an independent training provider offering high quality, relevant and cost-effective training for Primary Care. For further information visit: https://www.j2s.co.uk/
- Rotherham Primary Ear Care Centre provide information and protocols about ears, as well as a number of courses: Course Directory. Courses can be arranged in your practice. For further information please see http://www.earcarecentre.com/professionals/training/ or email rgh-tr.earcarecentre@nhs.net or phone 01709 423140
e-Learning for Healthcare
e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) is a Health Education England (HEE) Programme working in partnership with the NHS and professional bodies to support patient care by providing e-learning to educate and train the health and social care workforce. Various programme are available for e-learning: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/. For more information please email enquiries@e-lfh.org.uk
Fellowship Opportunities for GPNs
General Practice Nurse Fellowship in Wessex
The GPN fellowship includes the following:
- Funding for the Foundations of General Practice Nursing Level 7 Unit (40 credits) plus one other Level 7 unit (20 credits) leading to a Post Graduate Certificate
- Independent Support throughout the duration of the fellowship from the Queens Nursing Institute (QNI), this will include ▪ Initial 1:1 with QNI- development action plan and aspirations
- Access to 1 Action Learning set per month (max 8 people) ▪ Clinical supervision/coaching/advice – this will be on an advisory capacity for professional guidance
Please contact Pippa Stupple for more information at phillipa.stupple@hee.nhs.uk
Flu
- Health Education England e-learning for healthcare (HEE elfh) has worked with Public Health England (PHE) to update the Flu Immunisation e-learning programme to ensure it is up to date for the current flu season: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/flu-immunisation/. For support with this programme please see http://support.e-lfh.org.uk/
- Flu Jab Training offer an online refresher course. This course is aimed at health care professionals who do not require face-to-face training: https://www.flujabtraining.co.uk/product/flu-jab-trainining-online-refresher-course/.
General Practice Nurse
- General Practice Nurse Specialty Training. For further information please email gillian.beardmore@hee.nhs.uk or m.coffie@nhs.net
- J2S Training is an independent training provider offering high quality, relevant and cost-effective training for Primary Care. For further information visit: https://www.j2s.co.uk/
- Learn With Nurses is free webinar based training for ALL health care professionals, by nurses: https://smarthealthsolutions.co.uk/taster-webinars/?fbclid=IwAR2GWpzlILyf4indbIKxZtnMb7ja2GriIozcVnfdwbaysTiTtc2EFCJbm94
- NfP facilitates the delivery of nurse-based training covering long term-conditions, sexual health, ear care and much more: https://www.networkforpractices.co.uk/clinical
- Nursing Times gives nurses the confidence to be the best clinician they can be. Online learning units, clinical practice, news and opinion articles help users increase their skills and knowledge, and improve their practice. Subscribe and find out more here: https://subscribe.nursingtimes.net/subscriptions.htm
- Wren healthcare - www.wrenhealthcare.co.uk
Healthcare Assistant
- GP Practice Training Solutions have the opportunity to purchase the Healthcare Assistant Level One, Level Two and Level Three training courses, see: https://www.gppracticetrainingsolutions.co.uk/collections?category=hca-levels-1-2-3
- Hampshire Hospitals (HHFT) provides a level 2 and level 3 support worker apprenticeship for Primary Care in Hampshire only. Suitable for HCAS: HHFT Apprenticeship
- J2S Training is an independent training provider offering high quality, relevant and cost-effective training for Primary Care. For further information visit: https://www.j2s.co.uk/
- PHE - National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training of Healthcare Support Workers
Immunisations & Vaccinations
- Elfh offer an immunisation programme for healthcare practicers. This programme consists of seven knowledge sessions with accompanying assessments. It is recommended that those new to immunisation complete all seven sessions: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/immunisation/. For support with this programme please see http://support.e-lfh.org.uk/
- PDI Net run an immunisation update courses for registered nurses and HCAs: https://pdinet.co.uk/events/. For further information please email support@pdinet.co.uk
- Immunisation & Injection Training aimed for HCAs that have studied at level 3: https://www.gppracticetrainingsolutions.co.uk/courses/immunisation-and-injection-technique-training-for-nurses-hcsws-hcas-pharmacists-paramedics-and-allied-health-professionals. For further information email courses@ecgtraining.co.uk or call 0845 4238993
- Injection Technique – an online refresher course: https://www.flujabtraining.co.uk/product/injection-technique-online-refresher-course/
- Immunisation Training and Travel Health from Immunisation Education
- Immunisation update webinars Immunisation update webinars for primary care immunisers 2022 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
LGBTQ+
- LGBTQ / Gender Identity Training Workshop Outline Menus (Virtual or Face-to-Face Training Workshops)
- LGBTQ+ Awareness - This LGBTQ+ Awareness course will cover some of the specific language and terminology that is used in relation to LGBTQ+. This course will also cover discrimination and intersectional discrimination in detail, as well as looking in depth at the difference between bullying and harassment.
- LGBTQ+ Awareness Training - Designed for anyone wanting to develop their awareness of LGBTQ+ rights and issues in the workplace. It's particularly useful for those who need to manage LGBTQ+ issues in an organisation, for those with LGBTQ+ colleagues, and for those who work with young people.
- LGBT Foundation’s Training Academy
- LGBT Health Hub from the RCGP
- Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset (OTR) improves the emotional health and wellbeing of young people. See the training options available here
Mental Health
Health Education England has commissioned Maudsley Learning to deliver a series of programmes nationally. The courses cover eating disorders, managing challenging situations, skills for health change conversations, and many more. Courses are open to all healthcare professionals working in the NHS in England. Candidates are encouraged to book courses most relevant to their practice. They will run from December 2022 until May 2023. Please note that your booking will not be accepted if you are currently not working for the NHS in England.
Phlebotomy
- Emergency Care Gateway off a phlebotomy refresher (online) - For those who are currently, or have previously practised phlebotomy and who want to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the skill: https://ecgtraining.co.uk/product/online-phlebotomy-refresher/?. For further information email courses@ecgtraining.co.uk or call 0845 4238993
- J2S Training is an independent training provider offering high quality, relevant and cost-effective training for Primary Care. For further information visit: https://www.j2s.co.uk/
- Vein Train are venepuncture and cannulation training specialists, they offer a mix of live online training and e-learning: https://www.veintrain.co.uk/
- The National Association of Phlebotomists offer both introduction and update courses in phlebotomy, see their website: http://www.phlebotomy.org/courses. For further info please email phlebotomy@btinternet.com
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Foundation Professional Bursary Scheme
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Foundation Professional Bursary Scheme is offering grants of up to £5,000 per year for career development and CPD activities in the following areas:
- Primary care nursing (up to £5,000)
- Long term/chronic conditions (up to £5,000)
- History of nursing (previously the Monica Baly Bursary Scheme, up to £1,000)
- Occupational health nursing (previously the Mair Scholarship Scheme, up to £1,000)
Full details on how to apply can be found here: https://rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funded-projects/education-grants.
This table from the NMC sets out some examples of CPD activities you can undertake and examples of the types of evidence you could keep (for example in your portfolio). For further information please email grants@rcnfoundation.org.uk
Safeguarding
e-Learning for Healthcare offer online Adult Safeguarding Training in levels 1, 2, 3 & 4: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/safeguarding-adults/
Most Local adult safeguarding boards offer training:
- Hampshire http://www.hampshiresab.org.uk/
- Portsmouth http://www.portsmouthsab.uk/adult-safeguarding-training/
- IOW https://www.iowsab.org.uk/events/
- Bournemouth & Poole, email Bournemouth Borough Council Deborah.Savage@bournemouth.gov.uk
- Dorset https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/dorset-safeguarding-adults-board/dorset-safeguarding-adults-board?p_l_back_url=%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dsafeguarding
- Swindon https://www.swindon.gov.uk/safeguardingadults
- Wiltshire https://www.wiltshiresab.org.uk/p/learning-hub/welcome-to-the-learning-hub-1
- Bath & North East Somerset https://bcssp.bathnes.gov.uk/training-0
Safe Prescribing
As of March 2020 SCRIPT has been made accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic to up-skill staff and support those returning to work. An eLearning programme aiming to improve therapeutics knowledge among primary care staff is Free to those with an NHS.uk or NHS.net address: https://www.safeprescriber.org/primary-care/
Spirometry
- ARTP's External Spirometry Training Directory: https://www.artp.org.uk/spirometry-training-providers
- BMJ Learning - A free Spirometry in practice online course: https://new-learning.bmj.com/course/10035743
- Education for Health Spirometry training packages: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product-category/buying-for-yourself/spirometry/
- Rotherham Respiratory Ltd have a suite of online training courses, see under the heading 'Lungs': https://rotherhamrespiratory.com/course-portfolio/
Telephone, Video & Group Consultations
- AccuRx Hints and Tips - on how to deliver inclusive care through text messaging, using social media with patients, inviting interpreters to video consultations etc.
- EPI - Free remote consultation and triage support tools: EPI - Course Category - Consultation Effectiveness (effectivepi.co.uk)
- FourteenFish have a free telephone triage training module here (please log in or register to access): https://www.fourteenfish.com/library/view/2355108?librarySetId=1
- GMC Guidance - Remote consultations (over the phone, via video link or online) are on the increase. So when is it safe to prescribe without meeting a patient face to face? this guidance will help: Remote consultations - GMC (gmc-uk.org)
- Health Education England have provided a range of information videos on how to effectively utilise the total triage model: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/609561
- Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) in partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement, ELC Works and Redmoor Health are delighted to launch their new Video Group Clinics (VGC) e-learning modules. The e-learning resources support GPs, practice nurses and other health and care professionals with the introduction of video group clinics. They provide learners with an overview and working knowledge of video group clinics, including the delivery principles and protocols. Additional resources including a toolkit are available here. The Redmoor-ELC Partnership video group clinics in the UK. Innovative person-centred digital care in the UK partnering with NHS England
- To help support you through these difficult times, NB Medical are delighted to offer you the opportunity to watch our latest FREE WEBINAR which will help you to refresh your telephone triage skills, safely consult remotely and explain how to safety net well.We will cover the technicalities, the pitfalls and how to stay within safe limits when managing your patients remotely: Hot Topics Top Tips for Telephone Triage & Video Consulting | NB Medical
- Top Tips for Video Consultations for the Beginner - In this podcast, Dr Laura Edwards, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs and Dr Ramona Mascas, NHS GP and a GP experienced in video consultations with Doctor Care Anywhere, discuss top tips for video consultations.
Training Hubs
These provide the infrastructure for multi-professional training and education in primary care to support recruitment, retention and return of all staff groups. Training hubs bring together NHS organisations, community, local authorities and education providers to deliver a much broader education platform than the more traditional single approach: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/training-hubs
BSW Primary and Community Care Training Hub
Primary Care Training Hub Dorset
Travel Health
- Jane Chiodini, a travel health nurse specialist. Find e-learning training here: https://www.janechiodini.co.uk/education/online-learning/ and lots of helpful resources here: https://www.janechiodini.co.uk/help/. For further information please email jane@janechiodini.co.uk
- RIVA Training offer courses for both experienced clinicians and those new to providing travel health: https://www.rivatraining.co.uk/. For further information please email info@rivatraining.co.uk or phone 07990 755804
- Travel Health Education from Immunisation Education
Wound Care
- J2S Training is an independent training provider offering high quality, relevant and cost-effective training for Primary Care. For further information visit: https://www.j2s.co.uk/
- National Wound Care Strategy Programme offer a range of clinical resources and online training sessions at: https://www.ahsnnetwork.com/video-consultation-in-wound-care-settings
