Applying for CPD funding

To apply for CPD funding, you need to complete the study leave form which can be found on the intranet under Policies and Guidelines.

Please make sure your Study Leave application has been approved with your line manager and that you tick the box highlighting your request to access CPD funding.

The completed form should then be returned to [email protected]

What other funding is available to support my development?

There are a number of funding sources – all staff can make an application to the Trust’s Study Leave budget but you may need to pay a personal contribution towards your learning depending on the ‘level’.

This is determined by the service/personal requirement for the request as outlined in the Study Leave Policy which can be found on the intranet under Policies and Guidelines.

Continuing Workforce Development (CWD) funding is available to non-medical, clinical staff including Health Care Scientists and Pharmacists.

You may also have access to departmental funding.

How can I use the CPD funding?

CPD funding helps you to keep your knowledge, competence and skills up to date and can support both personal and professional development in a number of ways such as:

• learning a new skill or competence
• gaining a qualification or accreditation
• attending study days, conferences or webinars

You many develop a new interest or see a course advertised that you would like to explore. The team can help you find what you are looking for and the funding to make it a reality.

Your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis by our funding panel.

Any member of staff can also apply for funding via the Study Leave Policy and you may be eligible for ‘mixed’ funding. You will be advised of the options available to you.

If you have questions about your application or anything else the contact the team using this form.