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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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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 Sharon!
We would like to say huge congratulations to Sharon, our Administration Assistant, who completed her Introduction and Improvers courses in British Sign Language! Both courses ran over 8 weeks, and she learnt basic signing like the alphabet, numbers, and colours, to even signing full songs.
Read more about Sharon's experience
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Toolkits and resources spotlight
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Home Rounds Training
Our own Michele Tuttle is currently providing face-to-face 90-minute bespoke training in REACT TO Home Rounds for care homes across the whole ICS.
Email Michele Tuttle to book
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EVENTS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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Last chance to grab FREE tickets!
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Interviewing Tips for the Practice Nurse Role
Monday 26 September 19.00-20.00
This event will provide Interview skills and tips for those applying for and interviewing for nursing positions within general practice.
Registration closes 25 September
Book your place at The Interviewing Tips for the Practice Nurse Role
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Clinical Supervision Course
Monday 12 September 09.30-15.30
An event aimed at primary care colleagues who are involved in clinical supervision of new additional roles and existing nursing staff.
Registration closes 11 September
Book your place at the Clinical Supervision Course
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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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Because of this session I will ensure there is a clear structure to supervision sessions by asking for learning objectives prior to the session
Delegate from the July Clinical Supervision event
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Spotlight on an e-learning opportunity
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Suicide Prevention
This programme will support the ambition of reducing the stigma associated with suicide, to help everyone see that simply asking someone how they are and talking about suicide can really help.
Find out more and register for the e-learning course
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Training offers from our System partners
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NHS Health Check Training for Clinical Staff
Tuesday 11 October at 09.00-16.00
This is a study day for clinical staff who deliver NHS Health Checks in primary care. The training covers all aspects of the programme, including a step-by-step look at what’s involved and why it's important.
Registration closes 10 October
Book your place at the NHS Health Check Training
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Unpacking Power
Thursday 29 September at 11.00-13.00
A two-hour online collective inquiry into our experience of power in the workplace – and of the ways in which we might ethically improve our organisational presence and practice in this respect.
Registration closes 28 September
Book your place at the Unpacking Power event
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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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Phoenix Programme
If you are a GP needing advice about your career development, please liaise with a member of the Phoenix Programme who will be able to discuss career support options with you.
Find out more
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
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Updates from our ongoing projects
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Our Multi-Professional Support Unit training is open to all roles in primary care. Check out the autumn diary for the latest events.
Laurence Quirk, Programme Manager
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We met with the University of Nottingham pharmacy team to agree on processes and the delivery going forward. We hope to obtain requirements from HEIs for 22/23 academic year.
Find student placement opportunities
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We led a teaching session with the Early Career GPs from the Phoenix Programme. We tailored the teaching to searches they would normally carry out in their day-to-day role.
Utilise our Evidence Support Services
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We received approval from HEE Midlands to fund 26 individuals on the MSc ACP course. HEE have funded an additional 3 apprenticeship places, taking our total to 29!
Browse AP resources
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We continue to receive positive feedback! We have updated the MPSU web page. We are planning to liaise with social prescribing leads to help identify future needs.
Learn about the MPSU offers
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The app has been released and is available on all platforms. We continue to advertise the app, engage with stakeholders and add new informative content and events to the app.
Download the GrowNottsPC App
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We have developed and delivered our final session! Early feedback suggests that everyone has benefited from the programme and would like to see it continue.
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 to develop skills and knowledge. Runs every 2 months.
Next meeting: Tuesday 27 September at 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: Monday 19 September at 13.00-14.00
Sign-up to the ACP Network
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I've got my acceptance letter from Nottingham Uni! Thank you so much for your help. I'm thrilled....Can't thank you enough for your help.
A member of the Primary Care Community who we supported to get a place on the MSc ACP programme.
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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 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: TBC
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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