THIS WEEK’S HOT TOPICS 3rd November 2015
Car Parking for staff attending education and training events at sites other than their normal base, with the exception of Lyndon Place, can request via the Car Parking Office at Heartlands Hospital to have temporary access granted for the duration of training. This can be done by ringing the office on extension 40678 or see website https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/travel-directions
New: Dates for Safeguarding courses: Level Two Safeguarding; Level 3 safeguarding and
Healthwrap Prevent training
New: Medical Devices Core Trainer To enhance the training provision already provided by the Medical Device team, we are seeking to develop the role of Medical Device Core Trainers please click here
Health Education West Midlands has launched new leadership modules on their Leadership Zone recently;
· Coaching Skills
· Influencing Stakeholders
· Talent Management
· Time Management
· Stress Management
All on-line and free with more to follow. http://wm.hee.nhs.uk/leadership/e-learning/
Update: The CNO 7th Annual Black and Ethnic Minority Conference hosted by HEFT with Jane Cummings Chief Nursing Officer for England and Roger Kline and our own Matron Bev Baker and Faculty Educator Theresa Harris - presentations and photos are now available Here . Join in to read the tweets from the conference please search #CNOBME15
New: Nursing Revalidation and confirmer sessions: To book your place please click here
New: Moodle NHS Diabetes E-Learning Courses This course is available to all Clinical staff to help increase knowledge and understanding of Diabetes and to avoid common errors. To access the course modules, please click here: https://www.heftmoodle.com/course/index.php?categoryid=139
Are you up to date with your Mandatory training? Not sure when your mandatory training is due? To access training log into easy learning - your personal training platform. You can access Moodle and book onto courses at the click of a button. Follow this easylearning link or click on E on the intranet to register. You can access HEFT Moodle, our online learning platform, for courses to update your mandatory training. Your training record will automatically be updated with any course completions.
Leading at the Front Line - a dynamic programme for Clinical Managers and LeadersNursing, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Scientists etc. Band 6 and aboveDuration and number of study days This programme involves 6 formal study days (3 taught, 2 action learning days and 1 presentation day) and takes between 6 months to complete. 20th, 21st, 22nd January 2016, 10th March, 7th April and 19th May in Solihull. Fill in an application form available at http://wm.hee.nhs.uk/leadership/programmes-and-prospectus/
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 on
For all non-clinical staff please complete your training on Moodle. The Lifesaver Award winning Training puts you in the centre.
Appraisal Training - For all appraisers is now available https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/appraisal-training
Perceptor online resource - The new preceptor online resource is now available to access on Moodle. The resource has been developed to support qualified midwives, nurses and allied health professionals who are supporting new registrants during their Preceptorship period. To access the course, click here Moodle Preceptor resource. The username is your payroll roll number.
PMS2 – Pathway Management Education - This package for educating users of Pathways, Pathway Clocks and the impact of the various PMS systems is included in all new users system training. Current users of the PMS2 systems, with the exception of Nursing staff, will be invited through a phased implementation to also update by attending a Pathways Education session. Each session is tailored to reflect the system access, however, users will only be required to attend one session the one that is the highest level of their access. This training and education is mandatory and non-attendance may prompt the removal of access.Please contact Emma Malone to book
Nursing & Midwifery Badge Would you like to apply for the HEFT Nursing and Midwifery Badge which recognises excellence in nursing standards? For further details go to https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/heft-nursing-midwifery-badge-0
Mandatory Training
Please book now for your Mandatory Health and Safety Training you can access all your training via easylearning. To access a course on Moodle please visit https://www.heftmoodle.com
Fire Training - Everyone needs to complete fire training every year either face to face or online every other year.
Equality and Diversity - You can access on-line via Moodle or via the workbook - available from our Education Centres.
Waste Management Mandatory training available for all staff on Moodle and workbooks for non-clinical available from
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. https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/equality-and-diversity-free-training
Pathways Management Education
Each session is tailored to reflect the system access however, users are only required to attend at least one session – whichever is the highest level of access - however you are welcome to book additional sessions as required:
Users with only MPI Update or MPI Registration access e.g. Medical Secretaries, attend Pathways for MPI
Users with MPI and ADT access e.g. Ward Clerks, attend Pathways for ADT
Users that schedule only Outpatient Appointment e.g. Clinic Clerks, attend Pathways for Organiser (previously UG)
Users that schedule Outpatient and Elective Appointments e.g. WL Coordinators, attend Pathways for Waiting List
http://sharepoint10/sites/ict/training/Pages/pathways.aspx
Training Courses – for Everyone
· CET, formally known as CTLLS, is ideal for trainers/teacher’s assistants/assessors who have some experience but whose teaching role does not include curriculum design. Teaching may include working with groups or one to one teaching. The course provides progression from the Award in Education and Training (AET Level 3) and Preparing to Teach in Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Level 3. https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/level-4-certificate-education-and-training-cet This is an accredited BTEC Certificate in Education and Training, Level 4, 36 credits.
· Free courses to update and develop the Maths and English skills you need at work. If interested please click here for further details or for any queries please contact
· Healthwrap Prevention Training More dates have been added for this session. For details please go to https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/healthwrap-prevent
· Apprenticeship updates HEFT has successfully offered and supported apprenticeships ranging from health and social care, team leading to a AMSPAR medical apprenticeships. An apprenticeship can be undertaken by anyone ranging from new starters to experienced members of staff. On successful completion of the programmme a learner will receive at least three nationally recognised qualifications. Learners are fully supported throughout the programme by registered trainers and assessors. If you are interested in apprenticeship qualifications our team of information, advice and guidance specialists are here to help you. For further information, please email: or phone 0121 424 1760 https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/sites/default/files/Apprenticeships%20Advert.pdf
· 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.
· First Aid at Work – 3 day course To provide basic First Aid skills and knowledge to meet Health and Safety Executive’s requirements for First Aid at Work Qualification. See here for dates
· Requalification First Aid at Work – 2 day course To undertake the 2 day Requalification Training the delegate must hold a valid First Aid at Work Certificate. See here for dates To book onto either of these courses then please email
· ICT courses Each course has its objectives and content plus any pre-requisites presented within each link. If you require any assistance or guidance on your training requirements please contact the ICT Training Administrator Emma Malone.
Please follow this link to the course listing for ICT http://intranet_1/ict/training/courses/
This can be found under ‘i’ on the Intranet - ICT services and click on the Training Tab
If you require guidance we have a number of How to Guides http://sharepoint10/sites/ict/SitePages/How%20to.aspx and for help on using Microsoft Packages we have training guides on our website follow the link http://intranet_1/xp/guides.aspx
· ICT Training - ADT Session
Awareness of Concerto and Search Facilities follow this link for further details http://sharepoint10/sites/ict/training/Pages/PMS2-ADT.aspx
· ICT Training - MPI Session Awareness of Concerto and Search Facilities - Search and Select on the MPI
click on this link for further details http://sharepoint10/sites/ict/training/Pages/PMS2-MPI.aspx
· ICT Training - Waiting List Session click this link for further information http://sharepoint10/sites/ict/training/Pages/PMS2-Waiting-List.aspx
Clinical
Understanding Dementia - Study Day - GHH 27th October 2015, 20th November 2015,14th January 2016 and BHH 30th November 2015, 11th January 2016 To book: https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/understanding-dementia-study-day-1
Inflatable Lifting Devices Drop in Sessions
New sessions have been announced https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/inflatable-lifting-device-%E2%80%93-drop-sessions
Deliriuim Simulation Training - The course is designed to provide guidance & support for staff of all levels, who have clinical contact, to understand and manage delirium in adults. Delirium is a condition of acute confusion and rapid changes in brain function which includes attention disruption, disorganised thinking, disorientation and changes in sensation https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/delirium-simulation-training
HEE’s Clinical Academic Careers Framework : New 3-minute long film about developing a clinical academic career, produced by Health Education England (HEE) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) which describes the opportunities on offer to all professions as part of HEE’s Clinical Academic Careers Framework which brings together research programmes funded by HEE and the NIHR.
The animation is available to view at: http://bit.ly/hee-nihr-animation?source=CHAINmail .
Nurses: Band 5 Perceptorship Drop in Forums
Monthly discussion forums to support new Band 5 Nurses in practice during the first year of registered clinical practice https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/band-5-nurses-preceptorship-forums
Clinical Audit - Bite Size Training
Come along to a bite-size session being held on the following dates:
10th December 2015 12:30-13:30 Heartlands Education Centre
For further info please contact
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. For full details please see
https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/slaip-supporting-learning-and-assessment-practice-0
Examination of the Newborn Degree Module
The Faculty of Education is pleased to invite applications for the next degree accredited module for Examination of the Newborn. This degree module is accredited with 30 level 6 credits and 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). If you have a commissioned place you may be able to access funding via the LBR budget allocation.
For further information and to apply for a place on this module please contact
Information and course dates are also available on the attached flyer and 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. For further detail please see https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/medicine-step-module
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 at .
Non-clinical
Level 2 Apprenticeships and Level 3 Diplomas
If you are interested in achieving a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma, starting immediately, in one of the Apprenticeships please register your interest with HCDU. Manager approval required.
Apprenticeship in Business and Administration Diploma - Level 2
Business and Administration Diploma - Level 3
Apprenticeship in Customer Service Diploma - Level 2
Customer Service Diploma - Level 3
Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care Diploma - Level 2
Health and Social Care Diploma - Level 3, Clinical Health Level 2 & 3
Email: or
Food Hygiene Courses Food hygiene Awareness refresher sessions webpage https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/food-safety-catering-level-1
Food Hygiene Food Hygiene courses new dates please click here for Level 2 and Food Awareness please click Food Safety Awareness/Refresher Session
Leadership
Visit the Leadership and Management Portal Here To access a coach or a mentor please visit our coaching pages.
ILM (management courses) & NLP Training Dates on the A-Z course list
https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/?q=courses
AHP’S please discuss potential applications with Helen Reilly before submitting.
ILM3 (4 day course)
https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/ilm-3-award-leadership-management
11 & 24 February, 23 & 29 March 2016
ILM5 (6 day course)
https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/ilm-5-award-leadership-management
4, 9 & 23 February, 9, 23, 29 March 2016
NLP Practitioner (6 day course)
https://www.heftfaculty.co.uk/content/neuro-linguistic-programming-nlp-practitioner-6-day-course
18, 19, 20 January, 1,2 & 3 February 2016
FSPG Facilitating Staff & Patient Groups (2 day course)
19 November & 9 December 2015
PRINCE 2 Practitioner (2 day course)
3, 4 December 2015.
FSPG Facilitating Staff & Patient Groups (2 day course)
19 November & 9 December 2015
All courses are at Lyndon Place (please note there is no onsite parking for delegates)
Places reserved upon receipt of a completed application form to Faculty Info Management e-mail
If you wish to book any of these courses, please consult with your line-manager about suitability and study leave.
MOODLE
· NHS Diabetes E-Learning Courses This course is available to all Clinical staff to help increase knowledge and understanding of Diabetes and to avoid common errors. To access the course modules, please click here: https://www.heftmoodle.com/course/index.php?categoryid=139
· Moodle Master Classes 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! If you would like to attend please email
· Assertiveness This course is available to all staff. Please see website for further information
· Mental Capacity Act 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.