Courses
Courses
C25 Advanced Leadership: April to September 2024 (GPs) - Virtual Course
ONLY GPs, GP RETAINEES AND GPSTs CAN USE THIS CODE TO REGISTER ONTO THE COURSE.
This course will cover the following in the virtual 10 sessions. Programmes are in development for each session and will be posted in Portal nearer the time. Each delegate will receive a workbook which will be used at each session, there will be a project that you need to undertake and develop as a poster for the final session.
This is a 10 session course
for more experienced medical and pharmacy staff ( > 3 years post
registration experience) staff wishing to further develop their leadership
skills. You really need to be able to attend all 10 sessions. A Foundation level
course is available for those who have not had any leadership
development. Please ensure that you complete the pre course work and the
tasks. The days are spaced to enable you to complete a variety of tasks in
between the days and to enhance your learning. Please come prepared to share
your experiences.
Pre-work will be uploaded to the
'Documentation' tab for this course about 2-3 weeks prior to the course. Please
ensure that you download and complete the tasks for session 1 prior to attending
the course.
The aim of this course is
to enable participants to test some key theories of leadership in the
workplace. The teaching style is discussion orientated with participants being
expected to come equipped with experiences to share with the group and
participants are expected to complete some tasks/ project work throughout the
course. As part of the course there are senior healthcare professionals who
attend to share their experiences - please come prepared to ask them questions.
All printed information
for the course is available via the 'Documentation' tab for this course. Prior
to session 1 participants are expected to 'dip' into the reading list, reflect on
their favourite leader and complete some tasks using the templates provided.
Other tasks include - reflection on a scenario with your team, reflection on a
change management project that you have observed, reflection on a change
management project that you have LED, reflection on a recent communication,
reflection on 'chairing at/of meetings'.
For session 10, participants
are expected to share the outcome of a project that they have completed as part
of the course that demonstrates their understanding of the leadership theory
taught on the course.
Please note that the
posters need to be emailed as either a PowerPoint slide or as a word
document to NES Pharmacy for processing. Please do not print your
poster.
Key topics covered in the
course are; the dynamics of teams, how to chair effectively, communication for
leadership, managing conflict, coaching vs mentoring, staff development, change
management and how to negotiate effectively.
Resource Type: Minor Surgery
CPD Connect: (GPN) "A Day in the Life of a Busy General Practice" Webinar series
Target audience: General Practice Nurses in Scotland
This is a series of 11 webinars called “A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BUSY GENERAL PRACTICE”. This will provide a minimum of 12 hours of CPD.
These webinars will run on various days and times throughout the months of September 2023 to March 2024.
All webinars will be recorded, so even if you can’t make the session live, you will have full and exclusive access to the video provided you have booked in advance. You will receive the recording via email up to one week after the event, along with any resources and presentations we have permission to share.
Once you have booked your place here, you will be sent individual links for Microsoft Teams Live for each individual event nearer the time of each webinar.
Please note that whilst Portal suggests that this is taking place on 29th March 2024 for 12 hours, this is just a placeholder to ensure the correct number of CPD hours are awarded.
The programme of events is below. Whilst some dates and times are to be finalised, the topics have been confirmed. We will email you updated dates and times for the events as these get confirmed, but you will be able to watch on "catch up" if you are unable to attend live:
- Brain Health; Dementia Prevention Strategies - 28 September 2023 - 13:00 to 14:15
- Weight Management - 2 October 2023 - 13:00 to 14:00
- Fertility Issues for Primary Care - 8 November 2023 - 12:30 to 13:00
- Primary Care Renal Disease - 5 December 2023 - 14:00 to 15:30
- Paediatric Dermatology - 18 January 2024 - 14:00 to 15:00
- Type 1 Diabetes in Children - 25 January 2024 - 12:30 to 13:30
- Getting it Right for Frailty - 5 February 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00
- The current state of knowledge about Long Covid and the primary care role in support and management - 21 February 2024 - 12:30 to 13:30
- Disordered Eating - TBC
- Polypharmacy and frailty: a person centred approach to care - 19 March 2024 - 10:00 to 11:00
- General Paediatrics - TBC
(IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND JOB ROLE ON PORTAL UNDER "ACCOUNT SETTINGS"
IF YOU DON'T WE WILL BE UNABLE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU)
If you have any questions, please email cpdconnect@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Resource Type: CPD Connect [No Fee]
CPD Connect: (First5 GPs) "A Day in the Life of a Busy General Practice" Webinar series
Target audience: First5 GPs (please enter your CCT date in the special requirements box when booking to authenticate your funding)
This is a series of 11 webinars called “A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BUSY GENERAL PRACTICE”. This will provide a minimum of 12 hours of CPD.
These webinars will run on various days and times throughout the months of September 2023 to March 2024.
All webinars will be recorded, so even if you can’t make the session live, you will have full and exclusive access to the video provided you have booked in advance. You will receive the recording via email up to one week after the event, along with any resources and presentations we have permission to share.
Once you have booked your place here, you will be sent individual links for Microsoft Teams Live for each individual event nearer the time of each webinar.
Please note that whilst Portal suggests that this is taking place on 29th March 2024 for 12 hours, this is just a placeholder to ensure the correct number of CPD hours are awarded.
The programme of events is below. Whilst some dates and times are to be finalised, the topics have been confirmed. We will email you updated dates and times for the events as these get confirmed, but you will be able to watch on "catch up" if you are unable to attend live:
- Brain Health; Dementia Prevention Strategies - 28 September 2023 - 13:00 to 14:15
- Weight Management - 2 October 2023 - 13:00 to 14:00
- Fertility Issues for Primary Care - 8 November 2023 - 12:30 to 13:00
- Primary Care Renal Disease - 5 December 2023 - 14:00 to 15:30
- Paediatric Dermatology - 18 January 2024 - 14:00 to 15:00
- Type 1 Diabetes in Children - 25 January 2024 - 12:30 to 13:30
- Getting it Right for Frailty - 5 February 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00
- The current state of knowledge about Long Covid and the primary care role in support and management - 21 February 2024 - 12:30 to 13:30
- Disordered Eating - TBC
- Polypharmacy and frailty: a person centred approach to care - 19 March 2024 - 10:00 to 11:00
- General Paediatrics - TBC
(IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND JOB ROLE ON PORTAL UNDER "ACCOUNT SETTINGS"
IF YOU DON'T WE WILL BE UNABLE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU)
If you have any questions, please email cpdconnect@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Resource Type: CPD Connect [No Fee]
CPD Connect: (GPs/GPSTs) "A Day in the Life of a Busy General Practice" Webinar series
Target audience: GPs and GP Trainees
This is a series of 11 webinars called “A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BUSY GENERAL PRACTICE”. This will provide a minimum of 12 hours of CPD.
These webinars will run on various days and times throughout the months of September 2023 to March 2024.
All webinars will be recorded, so even if you can’t make the session live, you will have full and exclusive access to the video provided you have booked in advance. You will receive the recording via email up to one week after the event, along with any resources and presentations we have permission to share.
Once you have booked your place here, you will be sent individual links for Microsoft Teams Live for each individual event nearer the time of each webinar.
Please note that whilst Portal suggests that this is taking place on 29th March 2024 for 12 hours, this is just a placeholder to ensure the correct number of CPD hours are awarded.
The programme of events is below. Whilst some dates and times are to be finalised, the topics have been confirmed. We will email you updated dates and times for the events as these get confirmed, but you will be able to watch on "catch up" if you are unable to attend live:
- Brain Health; Dementia Prevention Strategies - 28 September 2023 - 13:00 to 14:15
- Weight Management - 2 October 2023 - 13:00 to 14:00
- Fertility Issues for Primary Care - 8 November 2023 - 12:30 to 13:00
- Primary Care Renal Disease - 5 December 2023 - 14:00 to 15:30
- Paediatric Dermatology - 18 January 2024 - 14:00 to 15:00
- Type 1 Diabetes in Children - 25 January 2024 - 12:30 to 13:30
- Getting it Right for Frailty - 5 February 2024 - 13:00 to 14:00
- The current state of knowledge about Long Covid and the primary care role in support and management - 21 February 2024 - 12:30 to 13:30
- Disordered Eating - TBC
- Polypharmacy and frailty: a person centred approach to care - 19 March 2024 - 10:00 to 11:00
- General Paediatrics - TBC
(IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND JOB ROLE ON PORTAL UNDER "ACCOUNT SETTINGS"
IF YOU DON'T WE WILL BE UNABLE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU)
If you have any questions, please email cpdconnect@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Resource Type: Workshop
CPD Connect: Joint Injections - Half Day PM
The CPD Connect Team invite you to attend a Joint Injection Training for GPs training session on Friday 23 August 2024 at our offices in Westport, Edinburgh.
This course is aimed at beginners and those with some joint injection experience.
The session will cover the following:
- indications for corticosteroid injections - an interactive presentation
- hands on injection of a range of joints using both one to one and group formats
- Ample time for questions and case discussions
Cost: £60.00
Early booking is recommended as this course is regularly over-subscribed.
(IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND JOB ROLE ON PORTAL UNDER "ACCOUNT SETTINGS"
IF YOU DON'T WE WILL BE UNABLE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU)
If you have any questions, please email cpdconnect@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Resource Type: Workshop