Thank you again for your feedback on our newsletter! Earlier this year, 72 of our subscribers provided valuable insights on how we can improve our newsletter, and here is the result! We hope you find this easier to navigate and digest.
We’ve included new spotlight sections on toolkits/resources, e-learning opportunities, communities of practice you can join, and updates from our different workforce development projects. The new layout and design is split into clear sections so you can quickly jump to your areas of interest.
Let us know what you think!
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JUMP TO YOUR RELEVANT ARTICLES
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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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Celebrate one year with the MPSU team!
In September, our team will be celebrating our one-year anniversary! The Multi-Professional Support Unit (MPSU) was set up to support the professional development of our increasing and diverse primary care workforce. The above poster summaries some of our engagement and feedback over the last year. We look forward to bringing you more opportunities over 2022-23!
Check out our MPSU Bulletins for the latest updates
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Toolkits and resources spotlight
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EVENTS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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No events planned in August.
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Last chance to grab FREE tickets!
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MPSU Leadership Series:
Managing Performance
Tuesday 6 September at 12.30-14.30
Join the ‘Managing Performance’ event to learn about setting clear goals, recognising performance, addressing performance issues, target audience and ARRS roles.
Registration closes 5 September
Book your place on the MPSU Leadership Series: Managing Performance event
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PCN IIF Focus Group: Cardiovascular Prevention Targets (CVD-01 to CVD-06)
Thursday 15 September at 12.30-13.30
Join the 'Cardiovascular Prevention Targets (CVD-01 to CVD-06)' event to discuss the cardiovascular prevention IIF targets, how peers are addressing these targets and more!
Registration closes 14 September
Book your place at the PCN IIF Focus Group: Cardiovascular Prevention Targets (CVD-01 to CVD-06) event
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...but don't worry if you missed it
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We recorded it!
Couldn’t attend because of other commitments, trouble with logging in, (or simply forgot!)… you can catch-up on our events via our YouTube channel.
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How we’ve supported your development
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I have had a good overview of what is expected of me as a clinical supervisor, with some educational theory to support the new knowledge, this, in turn, has helped my confidence to give this support.
Delegate from the July Clinical Supervision event
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Spotlight on an e-learning opportunity
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Training offers from our System partners
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10 Things I have learnt about EDI in my Career by Amber Sorrell
Thursday 11 August 12.30-13:30
Join this event to hear EDI expert, Amber Sorrell, outline her career journey and what she has learnt about diversity and inclusion along the way.
Registration closes 10 August
Book your place at the 10 Things I have learnt about EDI in my Career
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Population Health Led Strategic Workforce Planning Masterclass
Thursday 8 September at 09.30-12.00
This masterclass will explore how a strategic approach to workforce planning can address current and future needs in primary and community settings.
Registration closes 7 September
Book your place at the Population Health Led Strategic Workforce Planning 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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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
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Updates from our ongoing projects
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Thanks to all who have shared thoughts on our Training Needs Analysis Survey. We’re working on the analysis of responses and will be using that to inform our planning for 22/23 and how it can support the use of the CPD and Workforce Development Funds.
Laurence Quirk, Programme Manager
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Last month, we placed 17 students in nursing placements across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are also working closely to support one-day nursing placements across Primary Care.
Find student placement opportunities
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Sarah provided a presentation about OpenAthens and how to utilise it to access knowledge. She provided a session on medical poster design and took part in influencing skills training.
Utilise our Evidence Support Services
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We continue to meet individual ACPs and trainees on a 1:1 basis to provide support, development and career advice and strengthen relationships with ACPs and their employers.
Browse ACP resources
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We are getting better event attendance as a whole. We have run appraisal, clinical supervision course, and management series events successfully and have more events in September!
Learn about the MPSU offers
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We have updated all content and begun finalising promotional material for the public launch. We have finished our beta test within NATH and will be working on fine-tuning the app.
Read about the GrowNottsPC App
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We delivered days 4 & 5 of the masterclass programme. We also recently presented our Social Care Nurse Development plan at the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Nursing Network event.
Find social care resources
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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 for Social Prescribers to develop skills and knowledge. Runs every 2 months.
Next meeting: TBC
Email the MPSU team to join the CoP
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ICS Primary Care ACP 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: Monday 19 September at 13.00-14.00
Sign-up to the ACP Network
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The ICS Primary Care ACP network is gathering momentum in its membership and attendance. June had the highest number attend so far, with ACP updates from local to national level, and guests Lucia Calland and Hannah Godden speaking about the Nottinghamshire Area Prescribing Committee.
Kate Knowles, Co-Lead of the ICS Primary Care 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 27 September at 12.30-14.30
Email Gemma Bird 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 primary care colleagues across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and offer support and guidance. Runs once a month.
Next meeting: Tuesday 6 September at 13.00-14.00
Email Gemma Bird to join the Catch-up
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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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