TRAINING TUESDAY
12thMay 2015
Mandatory Health & Safety Training
Please book now for your Mandatory Health and Safety Training
New on Moodle
Waste Management Mandatory training is now live on HEFT Moodle. All substantive staff have an account on HEFT Moodle. Please use your 8-digit Payroll number as your username, and ‘changeme1’ as your default password, if you’ve never logged in before. You are able to reset your password automatically if you have forgotten it, by clicking on Forgotten your username or password? below to login box on the HEFT Moodle homepage.
If you are Clinical staff, please click here:
Waste Management for Clinical Staff 2015
If you are Non-Clinical staff, please click here:
Waste Management for Non-Clinical Staff 2015
Resuscitation Training
All Clinical staff for your Annual Basic Life Support please contact Learner Registry on
For APLS, ALS, ILS, PiLS and Paediatric BLS course Please book via the resuscitation service on 42478 or email
For NLS please contact the clinical skills team
Moodle - Lifesaver
For all non-clinical staff via Moodle – Lifesaver Award winning Training
Access ithereon Moodle.
Fire
Did you know fire face to face sessions are running across the Trust? Everyone needs to complete fire training every year either face to face or online (on moodle) every other year.
To see which dates are available please click here
Equality and Diversity
You can access on-line via Moodle or via the workbook - available from our Education Centre.
Line Managers: To collect workbooks for your team simply go to one of the Education Centres. Once your team have completed the workbooks - please mark the answer sheets at the back of the workbook. You can get the answers by emailing.
You can access a register by clicking on
Theregister needs to be returned to
we can update your record.
Equality Impact Assessment
This training is a mandatory requirement for any member of staff drafting/revising a
Trust policy/service development or review.
Delegates are asked to bring along their information to the session
Booking now Open for RCN/HCA Conference
This year’s RCN/HCA Conference will be held on
Wednesday 3 June at Solihull Hospital, 8:30–16:30.
For more details and to book please go to
Inflatable Lifting Device – drop in sessions
An Inflatable Lifting Device is a resource that can assist you to raise a fallen patient from the floor safely.
Click here to see the new iSkills video (password: iSkills)
Sessions will be delivered at GHH on the following dates
Wednesday 27 May 2015
Thursday 23 July 2015
Sessions will be delivered at SOL on the following dates
Thursday 28 May 2015
Tuesday 7 July 2015
ICT COURSES PMS2 - Admissions, Discharges & Transfers (ADT)
This course is aimed at: Users who are required to Admit, Discharge and Transfer Patients
e.g. Ward Staff, Ward Clerks
Pre-requisites: Users must have a Heartsol ID and basic IT skills.
Scheduled Courses
The ADT session is 3.5 hours in duration, times are specified below.
Please arrive promptly as you will not be admitted after a course has started.
Heartlands Hospital
Friday 15 May 2015 / 0915 - 1300Wednesday 20 May 2015 / 0915 - 1300
Thursday 28 May 2015 / 1245 - 1630
Solihull Hospital
Thursday 21 May 2015 / 0915 - 1300Friday 29 May 2015 / 0915 - 1300
Good Hope Hospital
Tuesday 12 May 2015 / 0915 - 1300Friday 22 May 2015 / 0915 - 1300
PMS2 - Master Patient Index [MPI]
This course is aimed at Users who will need to enquire about Patients History and Ward Stay details and need to update Patients Demographics.
Pre-requisites: Users must have a Heartsol ID and basic IT skills.
Scheduled Courses
The Course is 2 hours in duration, times are specified below.
Please arrive promptly as you will not be admitted after a course has started
Heartlands Hospital
Thursday 28 May 2015 / 0915 - 1130Good Hope Hospital
Friday 22 May 2015 / 1415 - 1630PMS2 - Waiting List
Access to schedule elective appointments and modify appointments within a Waiting List management system. Includes the management of suspensions, viewing outcomes from Theatre (TMIS) and rollbacks.
Pre-requisites: Users must have a Heartsol ID and basic IT skills.
Schedule
The Waiting List session is 3.5 hours in duration, times are specified below.
Please arrive promptly as you will not be admitted after a course has started.
Heartlands Hospital
Tuesday 26 May 2015 / 1245 - 1630Solihull - Pathology Block
Thursday 14 May 2015 / 0915 - 1300Monday 01 June 2015 / 1245 - 1630
Good Hope Hospital
Wednesday 20 May 2015 / 0915 - 1300Friday 12 June 2015 / 0915 - 1300
Organiser - Scheduler (formerly UltraGenda)
Access to schedule appointments, modify appointments and record clinic attendances and outcomes.
Includes Referral Scanning and Organiser as part of the Pathway Management System.
Pre-requisites: All delegates must have basic mouse and keyboard skills
Scheduled Courses
Course times are 09:15 - 17:00.
Please arrive promptly as you will not be admitted after a course has started.
Heartlands Hospital
Tuesday 19 May 2015 / 0915 - 1700Solihull - Pathology Block
Wednesday 27 May 2015 / 0915 - 1700Good Hope Hospital
Wednesday 13 May 2015 / 0915 - 1700Monday 01 June 2015 / 0915 - 1700
Moodle Master Class
For those of you who are new to Moodle, we are offering 4 preliminary master classes to set your foot on the Moodle Master Ladder! These courses will be interspersed with more advanced sessions for the more experienced Moodler. Each Master Class is designed to help Moodle Unit Managers (MUMs) and potential MUMs become better equipped with skills and knowledge to develop effective and engaging on-line modules and courses.
Our Master Classes will be on the following topics:
- Course Setting, Appearance and Enrolment
- Uploading Resources
- Launching your Course!
- Moodle Lesson
- Copyright
- Digital Story Telling
- Quiz Questions I & II
- Question Bank & Quiz
- Learner Engagement
Secondment into Undergraduate Training
The Practice Placement Team are now accepting applications for Secondment into Undergraduate Training for the academic year 15-16.
The application form can be found on the Faculty Website under ‘Secondments’ or you can contact a member of the Practice Placement Team for a copy.
If you are interested in applying for secondment, please could you fill in the application form and send back to Amy Lester before 12pm on Wednesday 13th May 2015.
Please be aware that you will only be eligible for secondment if you meet the following criteria:
Have worked within HEFT for a minimum 1 year
Are currently in a permanent post
Have a conditional offer of a University place
Have the support of your line manager to undertake secondment
Interviews will be taking place on Thursday 28th May and Friday 29th May only.
Please do not hesitate to contact Amy another member of the Practice Placement Team you have any questions.
MOODLE Badges
If you complete 6 Master Classes (4 preliminary and 2 advanced) you will receive a MUM Badge on Moodle.
If you complete ALL 10 Master Classes, you will receive a Moodle Master Badge!
If you would like to attend please email
Food Hygiene Course- courses currently on hold
Food hygiene Awareness refresher sessions webpage
New NHS Managers Bulletin access here
One article: Empathy is key to leadership success
Leaders who demonstrate empathy and self awareness will see increased motivation and reduced sickness absence from their teams, according to speakers at a recent summit on the importance of emotional intelligence.
TRAINING COURSES
- ALERT & AWARE Courses – June 2015
Unfortunately the ALERT and AWARE courses running on 4th June and 18th June 2015 have been cancelled.
If you are booked on either course can you please contactto rebook later in the year.
- Examination of the Newborn Degree Module
Applications are now being taken for this degree module course which begins in May. It is accredited with 30 level 6 credits, a level 7 option, and is aimed at clinical midwives and neonatal nurses. The module comprises 8 taught days, two self-directed days, plus a day for a viva voce (11 in all). New course begins in May, finishing in September 2015.
For further information and to apply for a place on this module please contact The Faculty Business Unit via email to
Information and course dates are also available on the HEFT Faculty of Education website:
- MEDICINES STEP UP MODULE
This bespoke module acts as a refresher and update in to the current practices of Medicines Management. It includes a face to face aspect and a MOODLE aspect. The subjects covered are Accountability, anaphylaxis, diabetes, oxygen therapy, drug calculations and pharmacy including Controlled drugs etc.
- CoSHH Update
A 2 hour course to assist individuals in understanding their responsibilities in relation to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (CoSHH) The course includes completion of CoSHH risk assessment forms.
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Workshop
A 2 hour course to assist individuals in understanding their responsibilities in relation to the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations. The course includes workstation assessments and completion of DSE self assessment forms.
- Safety Champions Training Workshop
A 2 hour course designed to assist Safety Champions to be able to understand & fulfil their role. The course aims to provide basic Health & Safety knowledge of risk assessments and legal requirements.
- Clinical Audit - Bite Size Training
Aim: Come along to a bite-size session with the Clinical Audit and Effectiveness team being held on the following dates:
26th June 2015 / 12:30-13:30 / Heartlands Education Centre13th August 2015 / 12:30-13:30 / Good Hope Education Centre
19th October 2015 / 13:00-14:00 / Solihull Education Centre
10th December 2015 / 12:30-13:30 / Heartlands Education Centre
Each session will look at:
- The clinical audit process – from submission to re-audit
- How to register your project
- Strategies for improvement
To book: Please contact Hayley Bennett on ext 40325
- Non- Medical Prescribing Independent and Supplementary Course (V300)
Applications for the Non-Medical Prescribing Independent and Supplementary Course (V300), Commencing on 14th September 2015, applications are being taken and must be received by the Business unit by 12th June 2015.
The Course for the Non-Medical Prescribing Independent and Supplementary Course (V300), Commencing on 14th September 2015, are being now taken
The course is for Nurses, Midwives, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists & Non-Medical Supplementary Prescribing for Radiographers
Non-medical prescribing is a demanding and complex course with 26 days of attendance over six months (course dates see website).
The programme provides patients with quicker access to medicines together with improved access to services
The programme is offered at Degree (level 6) or Masters (level 7) and is open to registered nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, radiographers and podiatrists
The programme will be delivered onsite at Solihull Education Centre
For full details and course dates please see
- Supported Learning and Assessment In Practice - SLAIP
The course is designed to prepare registered healthcare professional to become Mentors to healthcare students.
The module content and mode of delivery, is designed to fulfil NMCs requirements for a mentor preparation programme.
We are currently taking application for the following courses
Cohort 3822nd June
Cohort 397th July
For full details please see
- Pre Retirement Courses in 2015
The course is to allow individuals to gain basic knowledge about pensions, savings & investing, credit history, mortgages/re-mortgages, protecting your families future, wills & inheritance tax.
For full details please go to
- Maths and English Courses
Are you interested in sharpening your Maths and English? Free courses have been designed to update and develop the Maths and English skills you need at work.
If interested please click on link for further details or any queries please contact
- Academic Writing Skills
Following the success of the last course we are pleased to be able to announce another date for the Academic Writing Skills Workshop. This will be the 21st May 2015 at 1330 – 1630 in the Library Meeting Room, BHH Education Centre.
If you are planning to attend please contact
- Healthwrap Prevention Training
More dates have been added for this session. For details please go to
- Time Management
Currently we are booking for the Time Management courses
27th May at Solihull
For more details please go to
- Communication
We are currently booking for the Communication Course on
27th May at Solihull
For more details please go to
- Customer Care
The course is open to all employees and is to raise awareness of the importance of good customer care skills and encourage self-development by examination of own customer care practices.
Training requests are also accepted by managers, applying for training on the behalf of their staff, who may need further training. The course duration is 3 hours and will be running on
Thursday 28th May at Solihull
For full details see
- Diabetes Training - Diabetes HCA Workshop: 2015-2016 dates
This study session aims to equip HCAs with the knowledge needed to promote good quality consistent safe care for people with diabetes whenever they are in hospital.
For full course details please see Courses now booking are
Wednesday 3rd June at Heartlands Education Centre from 08.30 – 13.00
Thursday 2nd July at Good Hope Education Centre from 08.30 – 13.00
To book please contact Karen Hall or call on ext 51079
- Diabetes Training - Diabetes Nurse Workshop: 2015-2016 dates
For full details of the course content and the pre-requisites please see
Courses now booking are
Wednesday 22nd July at Solihull Education Centre 09.00 – 12.00
To book please contact Karen Hall or call ext 51079
- Diabetes Training - Diabetes Midwife Workshop: 2015-2016 dates
This half day workshop will be running throughout the year, aimed at all trained Midwives covering how to care and manage pregnant patients in hospital with diabetes.
For full details of the course please see
Courses now booking are
Friday 26th June at Solihull Education Centre 08.00 – 13.00
To book please contact Karen Hall or call ext 51079
- New: Learning to be Safer
This is for bands 1-4. More details can be found under events on our website please email
- The Leadership and Management website
Resources for all managers and leaders please click here
Access a coach or a mentor please visit our coaching pages
ILM Leadership and Management courses - booking now - look on the A-Z course list.
New dates for Leadership: Coaching skills for Managers
Leadership: My Responsibilities in Helping My Staff Manage Their Stress
Please
- ILM & NLP Training Dates
All dates to be held at Lyndon Place.
If you have any member of staff who would like to attend can you please ask them to complete the relevant attached booking form.
For further information, please go to:
Cost to be confirmed upon application.
Please discuss potential applications with Helen Reilly before submitting.
ILM 3 - 2015 dates for the ILM 3 (4 day course):
Cohort 2 - 13 October, 3 & 24 November, 15 December
ILM 5 - 2015 dates for the ILM 5 (6 day course):
Cohort 2 - 9th & 22nd September, 9th & 23rd October, 12th November, 2nd December
ILM 7 - 2015 dates for the ILM 7 (6 day course):
Cohort 2 – 15 & 30 September, 16 October, 17 November, 8 & 16 December
NLP INTRODUCTION - 2015 dates for the NLP introduction (1 day course):
Cohort 1 – 28 July
NLP DIPLOMA - 2015 dates for the NLP Diploma (4 day course):
Cohort 1 – 9, 10, 16, 17 June
Cohort 2 – 8th, 9th, 22nd, 23rd September
NLP PRACTITIONER - 2016 dates for the NLP Practitioner (6 day course):
Cohort 1 – 18, 19, 20 January, 1,2,3 February
HEALTH CARE RECORDS ON TRIAL - 2015 dates for the HCROT (Health Care Records On Trial 1 day course):
Cohort 1 – 14 September
Cohort 2 – 23 November
THERAPIES FSPG - 2015 dates for the Therapies FSPG (Facilitating Staff & Patient Groups 2 day course):
Cohort 1 – 23 June, 15 July
Cohort 2 – 14, 29 October
Cohort 3 – 19 November, 9 December
PRINCE 2 FOUNDATION - 2015 dates for the Prince 2 Foundation (3 day course):
Cohort 1 – 5,6 &7 October
PRINCE 3 PRACTITIONER - 2015 dates for the Prince 2 Practitioner (2 day course):
Cohort 1 – 3 &4 December
ON MOODLE
Fire
All staff need to complete their fire training each year and this can be done every other year on-line.
Assertiveness
This course is available to all staff. Please see website for further information
Mental Capacity Act
This module is now available for staff to access. It will help to develop knowledge and understanding of the application of the Mental Capacity Act (2005). To access please see under Mandatory Training, SAFEGUARDING, Safeguarding: Mental Capacity Act.
VITAL
For Adult Nurses 2014 is open for every Registered Adult Nurse working in the hospital or satellite settings (with the exception of Community) across the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust (HEFT) to complete.
Topics include Falls, Dementia and Confusion (which is a new topic) Patient Observations, MEWS and SBAR.
For any questions about VITAL please contact Carol Willis, email
Mentorship Update
For mentors of Student Nurses and Midwives. To enrol onto this course, or if you have any queries please email the Practice Placement Team