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Welcome <<*First Name>> to our Newsletter!
In this edition, you will find articles on:
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Events and training opportunities
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Workforce development initiatives
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Compliments and concerns form
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Click the purple, underlined links to jump down to the most relevant articles and use the ‘Back to Contents’ link under each article to return to this menu.
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About NATH
Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub (NATH) is commissioned by Health Education England (HEE) and the Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System (ICS) to meet the educational needs of the primary and community care workforce, and bring together NHS organisations, community providers and Local Authorities.
Visit our NATH website to find out more
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About the Newsletter
If you are new to our Newsletter, we publish twice a month and promote resources, funding, events, training and development opportunities for the primary and community care workforce in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Under each section is a 'Back to Contents' link for quick navigation.
Browse our archive for past issues
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Congratulations Steve!
Congratulations to our Learning & Development Manager, Steve White for being awarded the Highly Commended Winner for Apprentice Champion of the Year at the East Midlands Regional Apprenticeship Awards 2022! We would like to commend Steve for his incredible and impactful work in the primary care apprenticeship sector.
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Toolkits and resources spotlight
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EVENTS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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Last chance to grab FREE tickets!
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The Role of the Cancer Information and Support Service
Monday 24 October at 12.30-14.00
Join us for an event that will address the information and support needs of people affected by cancer across the cancer pathway. Aimed at Primary Care staff delivering cancer or palliative care.
Registration closes 23 October
Book your place on The Role of the Cancer Information and Support Service event
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Easy Access to Journal Articles
Tuesday 25 October at 13.30-14.00
Join Sarah Thomas for a teaching session that will show you how to get fast one-click access to the full text of journal articles on the open web, when you are eligible for access through your library.
Registration closes 24 October
Book your place at Easy Access to Journal Articles event
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How we’ve supported your development
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I enjoyed listening to others' experiences. I usually participate more thoroughly but it does reinforce that you are not alone and others experience similar difficulties.
Delegate from the MPSU Leadership Series: Managing Performance event
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Spotlight on an e-learning opportunity
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Cultural Competence
Being Culturally Competent is not only about respecting and appreciating the cultural contexts of patients’ lives. Neither is it a one-size-fits-all approach – it’s about understanding the way we deliver health care and responding to the needs of our diverse population.
Find out more and register for the e-learning course
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Training offers from our System partners
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Ethical dilemmas in coaching
Monday 7 November at 9.00-12.00
This event will explore dilemmas you may face as a coach within the system organisation and the role of supervision and reflective practice to explore and resolve challenges and issues.
Registration closes 1 November
Book your place at the Ethical dilemmas in coaching event
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EDI Celebration Masterclass
Tuesday 8 November at 9.30-12.30
This is a programme of learning, to support the celebration of what diversity and inclusion can bring to the workplace, and the value a diverse workforce can bring.
Registration closes 1 November
Book your place at the EDI Celebration Masterclass
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Here to support your growth
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Learning and development funds
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Workforce Development funding for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals. Cannot be accessed by GPs. It can support short courses, conferences, and university modules.
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Apprenticeship levy
Funds to pay for 100% of the training costs for both clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships. Available to everyone at all levels (new starters and existing members of staff). Allows learners to gain a qualification whilst earning a salary.
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Nursing Associate to General Practice Nurse funding
NHSE have expanded the roles eligible for funding under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. This now includes reimbursing training time for Nursing Associates to become General Practice Nurses.
Link to apply
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
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Updates from our ongoing projects
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NATH is excited to have two additional staff in the team. James Baillon has started as the Data Analytics Manager in Sept and Dr Errum Mumtaz has returned from maternity leave to her role as Education Lead in NATH.
Laurence Quirk, Programme Manager
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We met with the University of Nottingham Pharmacy Team to agree their placements process and delivery going forwards. We will liaise with HEIs on their 22/23 requirements.
Find student placement opportunities
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Sarah researched evidence for the flu vaccination campaign. She taught a 1:1 session around poster design, and has begun making impact case studies for the Evidence Support Librarian role.
Utilise our Evidence Support Services
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We supported ICS colleagues new into post as ICS ACP Leads. We provided advice for the ICS LDA Trainee ACP bids to HEE and successfully gained funding for 6 posts.
Browse AP resources
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Over August we had a break in events due to the holiday period. 8 new (and FREE) events are available to book on, up to January 2023.
Learn about the MPSU offers
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We've had over 200 downloads! We are presenting at the Mid-Notts PLTs over next couple months, with the plan to attend Nottingham City and South Notts as well. New events are added weekly.
Download the GrowNottsPC App
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Connect and grow with your peers
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Social Prescribing Link Worker Educational Community of Practice
For Social Prescribing Link Workers. Connects and fosters shared learning and peer support. Operates via a WhatsApp group to stay connected, with bespoke educational events to develop skills and knowledge. Runs every 2 months.
Next meeting: Thursday 27 October 14.00-16.00
Email the MPSU team to join the CoP
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ICS Primary Care Advanced Practice Network
For people training or working in advanced practice within primary care. Promotes collaborative working, and effective and safe practice within the ICS. Provides educational and supervisory support for Advanced Practitioners. Runs every 2 months.
Next meeting: Friday 9 December 2022
Sign-up to the ACP Network
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General Practice Respiratory Network
For anybody working in general practice undertaking respiratory reviews / who has an interest in respiratory care. Supports networking, quality improvement work and enables discussions around changes in local and national guidance. Runs every 2-months.
Next meeting: Tuesday 6 December at 12.30-14.30
Email Gemma to join the Network
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General Practice Coffee and Catch-up
For Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Nursing Associates and Trainee Nursing Associates only. An opportunity to network with fellow colleagues across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and offer support and guidance. Runs once a month.
Next meeting: Wednesday 16 November at 12.30
Email Gemma to join the Catch-up
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Pharmacy Technician Network
New network aimed at all Pharmacy Technicians across all healthcare sectors. To provide networking and support opportunities, as well as to increase potential collaboration. First meeting in November. Frequency thereafter to be agreed by attendees.
Next meeting: Tuesday 1 November 2022
Email Samantha to join the Network
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We are always open to receiving any type of feedback, whether this be a comment, compliment or complaint.
To submit your feedback, fill in a short form which will be reported and reviewed at our weekly Project Management meeting. Any quality concerns or issues will be addressed to ensure we develop our services to provide you with an excellent experience.
Your compliments may be used in promotional testimonials to encourage other primary and community care colleagues to take advantage of our developmental offers.
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