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SUMMARY:Methods of Wound Debridement - February 2025
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course held on Tuesday 4th February 2025 and Wednesday 5th February 2025 will teach the different methods of wound debridement\, with a special focus on conservative sharp debridement. \nIt is facilitated by the Newcastle Hospitals’ Tissue Viability Team with guest speakers from the specialties of Dermatology\, Plastics\, Podiatry as well as a physiology and anatomical expert from Sunderland University. \nThe objective is to provide a summary of the professional accountability and legal issues associated with wound debridement alongside the theoretical basis to justify the decision-making process in the selection of the appropriate debriding agents. \nA pre-course workbook will be sent 4 weeks prior to the face to face study days via email which will need to be completed and submitted on Day 1 of the course. \nA course pack will be provided on the first day\, which will include the course handbook\, the notes from the presentations and other useful information. \nLearning outcomes\nDebridement describes the removal of dead or devitalised tissue\, in particular matter and foreign bodies from a wound bed and is generally accepted as a necessary precursor to the formation of new tissue (EWMA 2013). \nAt the end of this two-day course delegates will be able to: \n\nExplore human anatomy and physiology including in depth revision of the buttock\, sacrum and lower limbs\nIdentify normal and abnormal wound healing including when biopsy may be required\nExamine wound debridement techniques and identify the differences between conservative sharp debridement and surgical debridement\nDemonstrate clinical knowledge and practice skills required to perform safe and effective wound debridement techniques\, practiced in laboratory conditions\nUse analytic skills to appraise the available literature related to wound debridement\nOpportunity to develop academic writing at Level 7.\n\nCourse lead\nDr Fania Pagnamenta\, Clinical Academic Nurse Consultant has a real passion for tissue viability and wound care management and has years of experience supporting nurse colleagues on the wards to deliver wound care to their patients as well as colleagues’ professional development. \nAcademically\, Dr Pagnamenta works at Northumbria University as a researcher where her main interests focus on leg ulceration\, clinical pathways\, and ways to prevent simple wounds from becoming chronic ulceration. \nAudience and criteria\nRegistered nurses with a degree in nursing or related subject\, who work in a clinical area where complex wound care and wound debridement is undertaken on a weekly basis\, and which supports learners. \nApplicants must identify a practice assessor in their organisation who is a designated Wound Care Health Professional. \nCourse dates\nThe attendance dates for the February 2025 cohort are: \n\nTuesday 4 February 2025\nWednesday 5 February 2025\n\nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available upto 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/methods-of-wound-debridement-february-2025/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Methods of Wound Debridement
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SUMMARY:Targeted Treatments and Immunotherapy for Solid Tumours: Demystifying the Science - February 2025
DESCRIPTION:This course gives cancer nurses and trial staff the knowledge and confidence to discuss a wide range of targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapies with patients and colleagues. \nOverview\nThis course focuses on cancer biology and the science behind licensed treatments for solid tumours\, including monoclonal antibodies\, small molecule kinase inhibitors\, and immunotherapies. \nOver the course of two mornings\, Dr Elaine Vickers – a leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – will guide you through the scientific concepts that underpin many of the most used targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapies for solid tumours. \nTreatments discussed include those that target cell communication pathways (e.g. EGFR and HER2-targeted treatments) and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Elaine also describes various molecular features of cancer that underpin many other new treatments. \nAudience\nThis content is ideal for research nurses\, clinical nurse specialists\, pharmacists\, and clinical trials coordinators. It may also interest other healthcare professionals wanting to improve their understanding of targeted treatments and immunotherapy. \nAs ever\, Elaine will use colourful illustrations and jargon-free explanations to help learners gain a broad understanding of the concepts covered. \nCourse delivery\nThe course comprises two morning sessions delivered online via Microsoft Teams as follows: \nSession One – Targeted cancer treatments – Tuesday 18 February 2025 09:30am – 12:30pm \nSession Two – Cancer immunotherapy – Tuesday 4 March 2024 09:30am – 12:30pm \n  \nSession One – Targeted cancer treatments\nTuesday 18 February 2025 – 09:30am – 12:30pm \nOver three presentations\, Dr Vickers guides us through the scientific concepts underpinning many of the most used targeted cancer treatments. Beginning with the bigger picture – what we can and can’t target – she then describes the mechanisms of action of the two main types of treatment: monoclonal antibodies that target cell surface proteins and small molecules that block kinases. \nMany of these treatments target cell communication pathways. Elaine will explain the function of these pathways in healthy cells and their defects in cancer cells. She’ll also describe why blocking these pathways sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t. \nLastly\, Elaine turns her attention to other targets and discusses when a targeted therapy or immunotherapy approach is more likely to work. \nTargeted cancer treatments – the current landscape \n\nDescribing the ‘Enabling Characteristics’ that allow cancer to develop and the ‘Hallmarks of Cancer Cells’ that drive cancer’s behaviour\nWhich can we target\, and how can we do it?\nThe pros and cons of small molecule inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies\n\nTreatments that target cell communication \n\nTargeting growth factor receptors such as EGFR\, HER2\, and MET\nInhibitors of growth factor receptor fusion proteins: ALK\, ROS1\, RET\, TRKA/B/C\nB-Raf & MEK inhibitors for BRAF-mutated cancers\nThe pros and cons of PI3K & mTOR inhibitors\nProgress in targeting Ras proteins\n\nOther targets and treatments \n\nThe mechanism of action and limitations of angiogenesis inhibitors\nPARP inhibitors for cancers with defects in homologous recombination\nCDK inhibitors for hormone-sensitive breast cancer\nWhen is targeted therapy or immunotherapy the best strategy?\n\nSession 2: Cancer immunotherapy \nTuesday 4 March 2025 – 09:30am – 12:30pm \nThe focus of this morning is on cancer’s relationship with the immune system and how this knowledge is being used to improve the outlook of people with various solid tumours. \nElaine describes how checkpoint inhibitors boost cancer-fighting T cells. She also highlights some of the lessons learned through the hundreds of clinical trials with checkpoint inhibitors that have taken place over the past decade. \nLastly\, Elaine explains how other forms of immunotherapy aim to create an anti-cancer immune response. \nAn introduction to immunotherapy \n\nA brief introduction to the immune system\nHow cancer’s relationship with the immune system changes over time\nHow the immune system can recognise and react to the presence of cancer in the body – the Cancer Immunity Cycle\nMechanisms of immune evasion by cancer cells\nAn overview of immunotherapy approaches and the importance of T cells\nReasons why immunotherapy sometimes does work and sometimes doesn’t\n\nImmunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors \n\nIntroduction to checkpoint proteins on T cells\nDescribing the mechanism of action of checkpoint inhibitors\nSpot the difference: CTLA-4 and PD-1/P-L1 targeted checkpoint inhibitors\nSome of the many lessons learned from clinical trials with checkpoint inhibitors\n\nBiomarkers and combinations; other forms of immunotherapy \n\nDescribing the use of biomarkers to predict which patients will benefit from checkpoint inhibitors: what have we got and what’s coming?\nTreatment combinations to improve response rates\nNovel checkpoint inhibitors\nA broader look at immunotherapy strategies to create cancer-fighting T cells and the progress made in using them as treatments for solid tumours\nLooking to the future of immunotherapy for solid tumours\n\nDelegates will be given access to recordings of all sessions for three months after completion of the course. If you are unable to attend a session the recording will ensure you can review any content you have missed. \nCourse Lead\nDr Elaine Vickers PhD of Science Communicated Ltd\nDr Elaine Vickers\, PhD of Science Communicated Ltd has worked as a cancer educator for over twenty years and has previously acted as science communicator for three of the UK’s leading \nmedical research charities\, including four years in the Science Information team at Cancer Research UK. \nElaine is passionate about demystifying the science behind cancer biology and the latest cancer treatments such as kinase inhibitors\, monoclonal antibodies and immunotherapies. \nShe is experienced in teaching people with any level of scientific or medical knowledge from cancer patients through to medical oncologists translating complex and often overwhelming topics into easily digestible and understandable knowledge\, using colourful illustrations to explain scientific concepts. \nThe second edition of her book\, A Beginner’s Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments – commended by the British Medical Association book awards is due out by the end of 2024. \nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the start of the event\, or the date specified on the course booking page – whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/targeted-treatments-and-immunotherapy-for-solid-tumours-demystifying-the-science-february-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
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SUMMARY:One-day Paediatric ECG and Arrhythmia - March 2025
DESCRIPTION:This full day interactive\, scenario based course will take delegates through the practical aspects of paediatric ECG interpretation and provide strategies for management and treatment options. \nAttendees will learn about the best clinical pathways\, and gain the essential skills and confidence needed to recognise and interpret ECG changes in the clinical setting\, helping to identify a range of arrhythmias – from minor to major pathologies. \nWe will cover situations commonly encountered in clinical practice\, such as: \n\nECG in conditions such as arrhythmias\, chest pain\, dizziness and fainting\, and others\nECG and medications\n\nwith added emphasis on: \n\nnormal variants and common findings\nwhat not to miss\nmeasuring the QT and recognising T wave abnormalities\n\nWe will also explore the question “Can I trust the automatic report?” and will use worked examples throughout. \nPlease note: basic ECG knowledge is required\, ie. understanding that ECGs measure electrical activity\, and what P\, QRS and T waves represent. \nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this course you will be able to: \n\nidentify normal ECG findings in children and neonates\nidentify abnormal ECGs including arrhythmias\, inherited arrhythmia syndromes\, potential medication effects\nunderstand the approach to syncope and chest pain in children\, and when referral to a cardiologist is indicated.\n\nPre course learning resources will be sent out following registration. \nCourse leads\nDr Neil Seller is a leading consultant paediatric cardiologist specialising in paediatric arrhythmia and electrophysiology (EP) at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital. \nAudience\nThe course is aimed at both qualified and trainee staff and would be particularly suitable for those working in: \n\npaediatrics\nneonatology\nemergency and urgent care\ncritical care\n\nAs well as doctors we very much welcome bookings from advanced nurse practitioners and allied health professionals. \nBasic ECG knowledge is required. \nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the start of the event\, or the date specified on the course booking page – whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment. \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/one-day-paediatric-ecg-and-arrhythmia-march-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Paediatric Palliative Care Study Day for Hospice Staff - March 2025
DESCRIPTION:This face to face course led by the regional Children’s Holistic Integrated Palliative Care Service (CHIPS) is designed to support staff working in hospices caring for children across the North East and North Cumbria. \nIntroduction\nPaediatric palliative care is about promoting the best possible quality of life and care for every child and young person with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. \nThis specialist field has seen significant growth as the benefits of high quality palliative input is increasingly recognised such as allowing children\, young people and their families to have access to respite care and advocating their choices in terms of where they want to receive end of life care. \nThe Children’s Holistic Integrated Palliative Care Service (CHIPS) based at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle covers the entire North East and North Cumbria region. They provide expert support\, advice and guidance whilst engaging with those looking after children with life limiting and life threatening conditions. \nAs part of their role the team offer training and educational support to help build knowledge\, skills and confidence. This course covers a wide range of topics to enhance the provision of palliative and end of life care including: \n\nAdvance care planning\nsymptom recognition and management\nsubcutaneous access\ncare at end of life and after death.\n\nThe teaching will incorporate simulation scenario training as well as discussion. \nLearning outcomes\nOn completion of this course delegates will have: \n\na better understanding of the role of CHIPS\nrecognised the importance of Advance Care Planning and the documents utilised\nan increased confidence in recognising and managing the deteriorating child with a palliative diagnosis\ngreater familiarity with symptom management plans\nan increased awareness of medications used to manage symptoms at the end of life\nan increased confidence on how to insert and utilise subcutaneous access\ngreater awareness of the physical and practical elements of care after death\n\nFinally\, delegates will have had an opportunity through open and candid discussions to share their own thoughts\, fears and experiences in a safe environment. \nAudience and criteria\nThis course is appropriate for anyone working in a Children & Young Adult’s Hospice including: \n\nnurse practitioners\nnurses\nsupport workers\nnursery nurses.\n\nDelivery\nMonday 31 March 2025\, 8:30am – 4:30pm \nFace to face at the Royal Victoria Infirmary’s Education Centre. \nFees\n£95 per delegate \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter the coupon code INVOICE to request that your employer is invoiced. \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the start of the event\, or the date specified on the course booking page – whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/paediatric-palliative-care-study-day-for-hospice-staff-march-2025-2/
LOCATION:Education Centre – Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)\, Queen Victoria Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 4LP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH45 - April 2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n9 – 11 April 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n17 June 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nThese will take place at the Eldon Court Education Centre\, Newcastle upon Tyne. \nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch45-april-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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SUMMARY:Dental CBCT Levels 1 & 2 - April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cone-beam CT is an exciting development in dental and maxillofacial imaging\nHowever\, the previous guidance on the safe use of dental x-ray equipment does not address CBCT as the radiation protection measures needed for this modality extend beyond the previous guidance. \nThis 3 day course run in Newcastle by Dr Neil Health\, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist has been validated by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow) in order to match the recommended hours for Level 2 reporting. \nIf delegates have recently received a certificate for Level 1 then they can attend days 1 and 3 only\, if they wish. These delegates can attend the second day of the CBCT course (2a) as it builds on the first day and more workshop elements are included to maximise CBCT teaching and reporting in the time available.  \nDates\nDay 1:   Tuesday 15 April 2025\nDay 2:   Wednesday 16 April 2025\nDay 3:   Thursday 5 June 2025 \nLegal requirements\nA dentist referring for CBCT is legally required by the Department of Health to have undertaken ‘Core Training in CBCT’ as outlined in the HPA-CRCE-010 report. This CBCT training is additional to that already required as part of the Continuing Education and Training in radiology and radiation protection. \nIn line with this report\, practices owning a CBCT unit or wishing to make referrals for CBCT examinations should ensure their staff are trained in the CBCT Core Curriculum. \nThis unique Specialist Consultant taught course offers a three day interactive educational experience focusing on the theory behind the safe operation and referral for CBCT (Level 1) and image reporting (Level 2) of both 2D and 3D imaging\, primarily for smaller volume CBCT. \nCompletion of this course equips the practitioner with the knowledge required to comply with their responsibilities according to IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations). \nCourse description\nWe offer a number of options ranging from the full\, combined three day course\, to individual sessions. You can book a place on the full three-day course below\, or you can contact our team to explore your options by email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nOur combined three-day course builds from the first presentation. Full attendance is required to allow certification. Day 3 provides candidates with the opportunity to gain guided practical experience\, and time to reflect on learning before completing the course. \nDays 1 and 2 (15 and 16 April 2025)\nCovers Level 1 and 2A course material (this allows didactic\, group work  and interactive workshop elements throughout). \nDay 3 (5 June 2025)\nLevel 2B covers essential material after delegates have gained practical experience and had time to reflect on their learning\, before completing the course. \nA learner / delegate-centred approach is adopted throughout\, allowing delegates to understand the theory behind the safe operation and referral for CBCT (IRMER Referrer role). \nAn holistic approach to Image reporting (IRMER Operator Reporter role) covering 2D and 3D imaging primarily for smaller volume CBCT is offered. \nLearning outcomes\nThe course is delivered in two sessions – initial 2 days followed by a separate final day a few weeks after the first 2 day session to allow reflection and utilisation of new skills. \nAt the end of this course delegates will be able to: \n\nMake safe CBCT referrals with a sound understanding of the Physics / Radiation dosages involved and the patient factors to consider before utilising this 3D imaging modality\nAppreciate when 2D and 3D CBCT imaging are best used and how to access guidelines in this regard\nRecapitulate knowledge of 2D dental imaging and learn the anatomical patterns associated with CBCT 3D presentations to know what ‘normal’ looks like\nAppreciate the Radiation safety (IRMER and IRR legislation) surrounding the use of CBCT\nOperate / ‘Drive‘ CBCT viewing software –  utilise MPR screens to interrogate the full FOV\nSafely analyse and construct a smaller Vol CBCT report using ‘protocols’ (utilising taught higher order thinking tools ) in a systematic fashion and know when to ask for help\nAnalyse examples of concerning dental/maxillofacial disease presentations and know how best to refer on urgent cases. Recognise bone diseases and especially cancers on imaging\nAnalyse relevant 2D and 3D image data and construct a recordable imaging report/assessment\nBegin to understand how image reporting errors / imaging pathway adverse events can occur and appreciate how SOPs\, Bias and Human factors can influence this process.\n\nCourse lead\n\nThe course is run by Dr Neil Heath\, a Consultant Dental and Maxillofacial Radiologist at Newcastle Dental Hospital. \nAn experienced educator in CBCT working in NHS\, academic and industry sectors\, Dr Heath is passionate about delivering relevant enjoyable courses\, to like-minded colleagues. \nAudience\n\nDentists (hospital and high street – primary care and specialist)\nMedically qualified specialists involved in imaging the maxillofacial regions.\n\nCriteria\nIn order to book on this course you will need: \n\nGDC / GMC registration (HCPC registration if a Radiographer)\n\nFinancial information\nIf you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference. \nIf you are not employed by the Newcastle Hospitals an online card payment is required at the point of booking. \nAlternatively\, if you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice. \nPlease see Coupons for further information relating to coupon codes and how to use them at checkout. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/dental-cbct-levels-1-2-april-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dental Cone Beam (CBCT) Levels 1 & 2
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SUMMARY:The 4Ps Researcher Development Programme (April - September 2025) Cohort 8
DESCRIPTION:Attendance\nCohort 8 of the 4Ps Researcher Development Programme consists of the following sessions: \n\n\n\nSession\nDay\nDate\nTime\n\n\nFoundation\nMonday\n28 April 2025\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nPlace\nThursday \n22 May 2025\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nProject\nThursday\n19 June 2025\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nPerson\nTuesday\n08 July 2025\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nPlan\nTuesday\n23 September 2025\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\n\nThese sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. At the checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH).\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCourse details\nThe 4Ps Programme has been developed by Newcastle’s Nurses\, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) and designed to support your needs no matter where you are on the “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academic” continuum. \nThis welcoming jargon-free modular programme has four modules: \n\nPlace\nProject\nPerson\nPlan\n\nThey provide you with the skills\, knowledge and confidence to move forward with research. The starting point for the programme is our pre-requisite Foundation session. \nThe programme is delivered by a range of NMAHP clinical-academic colleagues\, and with input from relevant organisations including the Research Design Service\, Patient and Public Involvement panels\, universities and funders. \nWhat are the 4 Ps?\n\n\nPlace\n“I am as nowhere as I can be\, can you add some somewhere to me?” \nThis module will help you to think about developing the right collaborations\, identifying the right expertise and choosing and engaging with mentors and supervisors who can support you on your journey. \nThis is such an important ingredient as relationships with mentors and supervisors can influence your whole career and can really help you to go places. \n  \n\nProject\n“Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow…” \nThis module will explore a recipe of key ingredients for a research project such as: \n\nlinking your work to strategic priorities\nlooking at the literature\ndeveloping your research question\nidentifying the right methodology and\nultimately starting to develop a project plan or application for funding.\n\n\n\n\nPerson\n\n“The best project you will ever work on is you…” \nThis module will help you to focus on you as an individual\, as a researcher and as a leader. \nWe’ll cover things like developing your research CV\, writing activities\, public speaking and all things confidence building for you as a researcher. \n  \n\nPlan\n“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” \nPlanning is so important for any piece of research\, but it’s not just about planning the project. \nThis session will help you to think about the bigger picture\, influencing up\, down and across. \nAlso what to do next regardless of the outcome of a research related funding or fellowship application. \nGetting started\nThe starting point for the course is the Foundation session – an essential building block which equips colleagues to go on to the subsequent modules. \nWe learn about the research landscape and begin to think about where we fit into it. \nWe cover topics like the difference between research\, audit and service evaluation. \nWe spend time thinking about who we are as clinicians\, as potential researchers\, and what the opportunities might be for us. \nIntended Audience\nThe Newcastle Hospitals’ 4Ps Programme supports the needs of all nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) regardless of where they are on their research journey. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/4ps-april-september-2025-cohort-8/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:The 4 Ps Researcher Development Programme
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH46 - May 2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n6 – 8 May 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n17 July 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nThese will take place at the Eldon Court Education Centre\, Newcastle upon Tyne. \nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch46-may-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH47 - May 2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n13 – 15 May 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n11 July 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch47-may-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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SUMMARY:Methods of Wound Debridement - June 2025
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course held on Tuesday 17th June 2025 and Wednesday 18th June 2025 is led by the Newcastle Hospitals’ Tissue Viability Team who will teach the different methods of wound debridement\, with a special focus on conservative sharp debridement. \nDelegates will also hear from guest speakers from the specialties of Dermatology\, Plastics\, Podiatry as well as a physiology and anatomical expert. \nThe objective is to provide a summary of the professional accountability and legal issues associated with wound debridement alongside the theoretical basis to justify the decision-making process in the selection of the appropriate debriding agents. \nA course pack will be provided on the first day\, which will include the course handbook\, notes from the presentations and other useful information. \nLearning outcomes\nDebridement describes the removal of dead or devitalised tissue\, in particular matter and foreign bodies from a wound bed and is generally accepted as a necessary precursor to the formation of new tissue (EWMA 2013). \nAt the end of this two-day course delegates will be able to: \n\nExplore human anatomy and physiology including in depth revision of the buttock\, sacrum and lower limbs\nIdentify normal and abnormal wound healing including when biopsy may be required\nExamine wound debridement techniques and identify the differences between conservative sharp debridement and surgical debridement\nDemonstrate clinical knowledge and practice skills required to perform safe and effective wound debridement techniques\, using clinical grade pigs’ trotters practiced in laboratory conditions\nUse analytic skills to appraise the available literature related to wound debridement\nOpportunity to develop academic writing at Level 7.\n\nAssessment criteria\n\nFormative assessment – completion of a pre-course work booklet provided 4 weeks before the start of the course to be submitted on the first day of the course\nSummative assessment – a 2000 word advanced level case study of care delivered to a patient with a complex wound to be submitted 12 weeks after the course\nSummative assessment – completion of a clinical competencies workbook to be submitted 24 weeks after the course\, you will be expected to work with your chosen practice assessor for an estimated 10-15 hours of supervised practice to meet the course’s learning outcomes and achieve the practical competencies\n\nCourse lead\nDr Fania Pagnamenta\, Clinical Academic Nurse Consultant has a real passion for tissue viability and wound care management and has years of experience supporting nurse colleagues on the wards to deliver wound care to their patients as well as colleagues’ professional development. \nAcademically\, Dr Pagnamenta works at Northumbria University as a researcher where her main interests focus on leg ulceration\, clinical pathways\, and ways to prevent simple wounds from becoming chronic ulceration. \nAudience and criteria\nApplicants should be Registered nurses with a degree in nursing or related subject who work in a clinical area where complex wound care and wound debridement is regularly undertaken\, and which supports learners. \nThey must also be able to identify a practice assessor in their organisation who is a designated Wound Care Health Professional. \nCourse dates\nThe attendance dates for the June 2025 cohort are: \n\nTuesday 17 June 2025\nWednesday 18 June 2025\n\nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before Monday 19th May 2025 whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available upto 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/methods-of-wound-debridement-june-2025/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Methods of Wound Debridement
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T163000
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SUMMARY:Management and Care of Paediatric Tracheostomies - June 2025
DESCRIPTION:As the number of paediatric tracheostomies rises\, so does the need for close observation by clinicians who have completed competency skills in tracheostomy management and care.  \n✨ This interactive one day course allows delegates to gain an awareness of the anatomy and physiology of the paediatric airway as well as tracheostomy management\, from insertion to de-cannulation. \n✨ It includes 3 skill station group activities followed by 5 simulation scenarios to enable assessment of knowledge and skills towards being ‘Tracheostomy Safe’. \n✨ When delegates have subsequently completed their Tracheostomy Competencies they will then be deemed ‘Tracheostomy Competent’ and receive a certificate. \nLearning outcomes\n\nSuction\, cleaning and changing of a tracheostomy\nUse of a tracheostomy wedge and suction of patient\nPatient tracheostomy change using Marpac and Velcro ties\nUnplanned tracheostomy change\nEmergency tracheostomy change\n\nWe will also look at how the multi-disciplinary team provide care for patients with tracheostomies. \nPre-course materials\nA pre-course workbook on Paediatric Tracheostomy Management will be sent out to delegates to be completed before commencement of the course as an initial assessment. \nFollowing attendance staff will be considered ‘Tracheostomy Safe’. When they have subsequently completed their Tracheostomy Competencies they will then be deemed ‘Tracheostomy Competent’ and receive a certificate. \nAudience\nThis course is appropriate for paediatric staff who will be providing care to babies\, infants\, children and young people working in: \n\npaediatrics\nneonatology\nemergency and urgent care\ncritical care\n\nAs well as doctors we very much welcome bookings from advanced nurse practitioners and allied health professionals. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available upto 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/management-and-care-of-paediatric-tracheostomy-in-hospital-june-2025/
LOCATION:Education Centre – Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)\, Queen Victoria Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 4LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Management and Care of Paediatric Tracheostomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T083000
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SUMMARY:Improving clinical practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fetal\, paediatric and adult congenital cardiology is a rapidly developing field of medicine – with advances in healthcare 98.5% of those born with congenital heart disease can be expected to survive to adulthood.\nCongenital heart disease (CHD) patients often require lifelong care\, and training ensures healthcare professionals can manage their needs effectively throughout different life stages\, from infancy to adulthood. \nEducation tailored specifically to CHD supports professionals to effectively manage\, care for and support patients navigating complex comorbidities thus\, empowering patients to live fulfilling lives. This is particularly important in community cardiology\, and emergency departments where supporting a CHD patient can seem daunting if not your area of expertise. \nWe know that CHD training contributes to improved patient outcomes\, including reduced morbidity and mortality\, and enhanced quality of life – our Improving Clinical Practice in Congenital Heart Disease course will enable healthcare professionals to provide optimal care. \nQuality assured\nOur four-day programme provides a quality assured qualification and provision of a Certificate of Achievement in Improving Clinical Practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). \nCovering all aspects of a CHD patient’s life-long journey\, from fetal diagnosis to elder years\, our experts focus on informing best practice and promoting the right care at the right time. \nWe’ve received great feedback with previous delegates telling us they feel they have greatly benefited from gaining the knowledge and skills required to feel confident to manage the care of the patient with CHD. \nCourse dates\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTopic\n\n\nWednesday 2 July 2025\nIntroduction – the CHD ‘Roadmap’\n\n\nThursday 3 July 2025\nFrom diagnosis to outcome – the care pathway\n\n\nThursday 10 July 2025\nNavigating the CHD pathway  \n\n\nFriday 11 July 2025\nLife beyond the diagnosis\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse delivery\nThe course is appropriate for all healthcare professionals who may find themselves involved in the care of patients with CHD. \nInpatient\, outpatient and community care providers across all professional groups are welcome\, bringing with them a range of expertise from their professional practice. \nTo enable interested colleagues to participate in our course\, we are offering two methods of delivery: \n\nFace to face at the Freeman Hospital for those working the North East and North Cumbria region – fee is £520\nOnline via MS Teams for those working further afield – fee is £375\n\nLearning outcomes\nAt the end of the course delegates will recognise and understand: \n\nthe physiology of the normal heart and developing fetus in utero alongside the anatomy and physiology of common basic CHD lesions\,\nthe complexities and pathway for diagnostic fetal imaging\, interventional cardiology\, the expected outcomes and approach to counselling\,\nnormal ECG and common arrhythmias in CHD and the range of cardiac imaging approaches in the diagnosis and ongoing management including staged surgical options\,\nthe pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension with associated CHD\,\nthe common pharmacological strategies and complex nutritional requirements throughout a CHD patient’s life.\n\nThey will also gain knowledge and understanding of: \n\nthe process of transportation and the importance of preparation and communication\,\npre-operative and post-operative care\, exploring complexities and challenges of managing the child with CHD\,\nadvanced\, complex pathways for transplantation\, extracorporeal life support and fontan surveillance\,\nhow to navigate ethical dilemmas and difficult and challenging conversations\,\nthe transition into adult services\, the psychological impact on health and wellbeing for the patient and their family\, and end of life care.\n\nAudience\nThis course would benefit any healthcare professional who may become involved in the care of a patient with CHD along their lifelong journey from neonates to adult care. They may work on a ward\, in outpatients\, emergency departments or children’s or adult community care settings. \nListen to Kaye Walsh\, Lead Nurse with North East & North Cumbria Congenital Heart Disease Network explain why this course is so important 👇 \n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-hCVc1vUcQ \nPayment\n\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the start of the programme whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available upto 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/improving-clinical-practice-in-congenital-heart-disease-chd-july-2025/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Improving Practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
CREATED:20250221T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T152344Z
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH48 - July 2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n9 – 11 July 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n17 September 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcsatlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch48-july-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
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SUMMARY:Principles of Hand Trauma Casting and Splinting - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:During this one day course delegates will learn the theory and treatment of commonly seen hand injuries as well as basic casting techniques and skills.\nDate and time:  Monday 14th July 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm \nVenue:  Eldon Court Education Centre\, Newcastle City Centre \nFee: £175 \nCourse description\nOrthopaedic casting is a procedural skill. It requires a theoretical basis to underpin practical application and a course of guided practice. \nThe instructors leading this course will be an orthopaedic surgeon and orthopaedic practitioner specialising in casting techniques and they will be joined by a specialist hand therapist. \nThe course content will cover fractures and soft tissue trauma and explore the appropriate prescription relating to the injury including the safe application of backslabs\, casts and splinting techniques. (Please note this course does not include thermos plastic splinting.) \nThe hybrid theoretical and practical approach includes presentations\, regular Q&A sessions and assessment\, periods of reflection as well as the opportunity to practice casting\, all designed to support delegates to: \n\nreview the anatomy and physiology of common hand injuries;\nlearn from experts about the optimal management of common hand injuries;\nunderstand the principles of hand rehabilitation and splint management of common conditions;\nconsider professional accountability and legal issues associated with cast application;\nunderstand the theoretical basis to justify the decision making process in the selection of the appropriate casting technique\, focusing on prescription\, materials\, positioning\, and application process;\ndemonstrate\, in workshop conditions\, the ability to implement and evaluate a prescription plan\, including the appropriate selection and application of materials and casting techniques;\ndemonstrate\, in workshop conditions\, the clinical and practical skills required to perform safe casting techniques;\ndemonstrate an understanding and awareness of the requirements for safe removal of a cast;\nclearly articulate how the knowledge and skills gained will help develop their current competence.\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at: \n\ndoctors in training\,\nphysiotherapists and occupational therapists with a special interest in the treatment and rehabilitation of hand injuries and conditions\,\nnursing staff with an interest in hand injuries and conditions\,\northopaedic practitioners and plaster technicians.\n\nDelivery of the course presentations and workshop learning will be led by: \n\nMr Pat Crowley\, Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a special interest in hand and sarcoma surgery\nPaul Maher\, Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner\n\nThe delivery team will be accompanied by one of our clinical physiotherapists specialising in plastic hand surgery. \nFees \nThe practical nature of this full day course means that places are limited with a slightly high fee than a mainly theoretical course.  For further information on making payments please see our FAQ – Making Payments \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.  To cancel your place you must email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/principles-of-hand-trauma-casting-and-splinting-july-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trauma casting courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T164500
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T094212Z
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SUMMARY:Principles of Adult Trauma Casting and Splinting - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:During this one day course delegates will learn the theory and treatment of commonly seen adult orthopaedic injuries as well as basic casting techniques and skills.\nDate and time:  Tuesday 15th July 2025 8:45am – 4:45pm \nVenue:  Eldon Court Education Centre\, Newcastle City Centre \nCourse description\nOrthopaedic casting is a procedural skill. It requires a theoretical basis to underpin practical application and a course of guided practice. \nThis consultant and orthopaedic practitioner led course will explore the appropriate prescription relating to all musculoskeletal injuries including fractures and will cover the safe application of backslabs and splinting techniques. \nDelivery of the course comprises presentations and workshop learning led by specialists in their field: \n\nMr Phil Dobson\, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon\nMr Dan Hipps\, Orthopaedic Surgeon\nPaul Maher\, Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner\n\nThe hybrid theoretical and practical approach includes interactive presentations\, regular Q&A sessions\, assessment and periods of reflection. By the end of the course\, the delegate will be able to: \n\nunderstand the anatomy\, physiology and management of common orthopaedic injuries and trauma;\ninterpret the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Guidelines specific to prescription and application;\nfeel confident\, when following the theoretical basis\, to make sound judgements when applying the BOA casting guidelines in the selection of the appropriate casting technique\, focusing on prescription\, materials\, positioning and application process;\ndemonstrate clinical and practical skills required to perform safe casting techniques practiced in workshop conditions.\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at doctors in training\, nursing staff and healthcare assistants working in an accident and emergency or urgent care setting as well as physiotherapists\, occupational therapists and nursing staff with an interest in musculoskeletal trauma and injuries. \nWe also welcome applications from orthopaedic practitioners and plaster technicians who do not currently work in a trauma setting\, or who would like to refresh their skills. \nFees\n The practical nature of this full day course means that places are limited with a slightly high fee than a mainly theoretical course.  For further information on making payments please see our FAQ – Making Payments \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.  To cancel your place you must email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/principles-of-adult-trauma-casting-and-splinting-july-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trauma casting courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcastle Hospitals Skills Academy":MAILTO:nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
CREATED:20250502T123213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T142906Z
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SUMMARY:Principles of Paediatric Trauma Casting and Splinting - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:During this one day course delegates will learn the theory and treatment of commonly seen children’s orthopaedic injuries as well as basic casting techniques and skills.\nDate and time:  Wednesday 16th July 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm \nVenue:  Eldon Court Education Centre\, Newcastle City Centre \nFee: £175 \nCourse description\nOrthopaedic casting is a procedural skill. It requires a theoretical basis to underpin practical application and a course of guided practice. \nThis consultant and orthopaedic practitioner led course will explore the appropriate prescription relating to all paediatric musculoskeletal injuries including fractures and will cover the safe application of backslabs and splinting techniques. \nThe hybrid theoretical and practical approach of this course includes interactive presentations\, regular Q&A sessions\, assessment and periods of reflection. By the end of the day delegates will be able to: \n\nunderstand the anatomy\, physiology and management of common paediatric orthopaedic trauma and injuries;\ninterpret the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Guidelines specific to prescription and application;\nfeel confident\, when following the theoretical basis\, to make sound judgements when applying the BOA casting guidelines in the selection of the appropriate casting technique\, focusing on prescription\, materials\, positioning\, and application process;\ndemonstrate clinical and practical skills required to perform safe casting techniques practiced in workshop conditions.\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at doctors in training\, nursing staff and healthcare assistants working in a paediatric accident and emergency or other urgent care setting. \nWe also welcome applications from orthopaedic practitioners and plaster technicians who do not currently work in a trauma or paediatric setting\, or who would like to refresh their skills. \nFees\n The practical nature of this full day course means that places are limited with a slightly high fee than a mainly theoretical course.  For further information on making payments please see our FAQ – Making Payments \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.  To cancel your place you must email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/principles-of-paediatric-trauma-casting-and-splinting-july-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trauma casting courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
CREATED:20250422T114345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T090547Z
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH49 - August 2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n5 – 7 August 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n15 October 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcsatlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch49-august-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcastle Hospitals Skills Academy":MAILTO:nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
CREATED:20250410T161116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T133702Z
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SUMMARY:The 4Ps Researcher Development Programme (September - December 2025) Cohort 9
DESCRIPTION:Attendance\nCohort 9 of the 4Ps Researcher Development Programme consists of the following sessions: \n\n\n\nSession\nDay\nDate\nTime\n\n\nFoundation\nThursday\n04 September 2025\n9:30pm – 12:30pm\n\n\nPlace\nThursday \n18 September 2025\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nProject\nMonday\n13 October 2025\n1:00pm – 4:00pm\n\n\nPerson\nTuesday\n11 November 2025\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nPlan\nWednesday\n10 December 2025\n1:00pm – 4:00pm\n\n\n\nThese sessions will be delivered via MS Teams. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. At the checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH).\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCourse details\nThe 4Ps Programme has been developed by Newcastle’s Nurses\, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) and designed to support your needs no matter where you are on the “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academic” continuum. \nThis welcoming jargon-free modular programme has four modules: \n\nPlace\nProject\nPerson\nPlan\n\nThey provide you with the skills\, knowledge and confidence to move forward with research. The starting point for the programme is our pre-requisite Foundation session. \nThe programme is delivered by a range of NMAHP clinical-academic colleagues\, and with input from relevant organisations including the Research Design Service\, Patient and Public Involvement panels\, universities and funders. \nWhat are the 4 Ps?\n\n\nPlace\n“I am as nowhere as I can be\, can you add some somewhere to me?” \nThis module will help you to think about developing the right collaborations\, identifying the right expertise and choosing and engaging with mentors and supervisors who can support you on your journey. \nThis is such an important ingredient as relationships with mentors and supervisors can influence your whole career and can really help you to go places. \n  \n\nProject\n“Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow…” \nThis module will explore a recipe of key ingredients for a research project such as: \n\nlinking your work to strategic priorities\nlooking at the literature\ndeveloping your research question\nidentifying the right methodology and\nultimately starting to develop a project plan or application for funding.\n\n\n\n\nPerson\n\n“The best project you will ever work on is you…” \nThis module will help you to focus on you as an individual\, as a researcher and as a leader. \nWe’ll cover things like developing your research CV\, writing activities\, public speaking and all things confidence building for you as a researcher. \n  \n\nPlan\n“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” \nPlanning is so important for any piece of research\, but it’s not just about planning the project. \nThis session will help you to think about the bigger picture\, influencing up\, down and across. \nAlso what to do next regardless of the outcome of a research related funding or fellowship application. \nGetting started\nThe starting point for the course is the Foundation session – an essential building block which equips colleagues to go on to the subsequent modules. \nWe learn about the research landscape and begin to think about where we fit into it. \nWe cover topics like the difference between research\, audit and service evaluation. \nWe spend time thinking about who we are as clinicians\, as potential researchers\, and what the opportunities might be for us. \nIntended Audience\nThe Newcastle Hospitals’ 4Ps Programme supports the needs of all nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) regardless of where they are on their research journey. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.  To cancel your place you must email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/the-4ps-researcher-development-programme-july-december-2025-cohort-9/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:The 4 Ps Researcher Development Programme
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcastle Hospitals Skills Academy":MAILTO:nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH50 - September 2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n9 – 11 September 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n12 November 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcsatlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch50-september-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
CREATED:20250502T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T141042Z
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SUMMARY:Newcastle's Nurses in Specialist Roles Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Nurse specialists are true leaders in healthcare providing direct patient care\, leading evidence-based practice\, optimising organisational systems\, and advancing nursing practice and research.\nFollowing the success of last year’s Conference we are back – bigger and better with our follow up conference “Embedding four pillars of practice – Reality or Aspiration?” \nKindly supported by Newcastle Hospitals Charity\, and taking place over the course of two days in September\, this year’s conference will provide a dedicated platform for our NS community to network\, share knowledge and best practice\, learn about advancements in their field\, and enhance their skills – all ultimately improving patient care and outcomes whilst contributing to more efficient delivery of services. \nDay One: Thursday 18th September 2025\nThe conference will be opened by our first key speaker – highly respected nursing professional Professor Alison Leary PhD RN FRCN – Senior Consultant at the World Health Organisation and Professor of Healthcare and Workforce modelling at London South Bank University – talking about the importance of the ‘Visibility of Nurse Specialists’. \nClosing the day we welcome patients from our paediatrics\, teenage and young adults\, and adults services sharing their experiences of receiving care from nurse specialists. \nDay Two: Friday 19th September 2025\nRepresentatives from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will open the second day presenting advanced roles. \nBreakout sessions\nFollowing the opening speakers on both days there will be a number of concurrently run sessions for you to choose from. \nWe have curated an extensive programme of interactive talks\, presentations and sessions dedicated to enlightenment\, demystification and how to break down barriers in equal measure\, allowing colleagues to share resources\, discuss challenges\, and develop strategies for improving patient outcomes. \nThese sessions have been chosen to cover the four pillars of practice which underpin what makes the Nurse Specialist role so vital: \n\nClinical\nEducation\nLeadership\nResearch\n\n(A full programme will be available soon). \nPoster displays – sharing accomplishments\nWe know Nurse Specialists use their specialised knowledge to assess\, analyse\, and deliver patient care\, leading to better outcomes for patients but their role delivers so much more. We encourage colleagues to submit posters demonstrating the many achievements that make them proud which will be shortlisted for a prize at the end of the conference. \nDates and times:\n\n\n\nDay One \nThursday 18 September 2025 \nFreeman Education Centre \n8:00 – 8:30am Registration \n5:00pm Close\nDay Two \nFriday 19 September 2025 \nFreeman Education Centre \n8:15 – 8:30am Registration \n4:45pm Close\n\n\n\nCPD Points: \n15 hours \nFees & Payment\nThe fee for this two day conference is £150. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. At the checkout you can make an online card payment or enter an appropriate coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH).\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.  To cancel your place you must email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/nurses-in-specialist-roles-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Nurses in Specialist Roles Conference 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
CREATED:20250514T070608Z
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH51 - October 2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n7 – 9 October 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n16 December 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcsatlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch51-october-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T083000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
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SUMMARY:Management and Care of Paediatric Tracheostomies - October 2025
DESCRIPTION:As the number of paediatric tracheostomies rises\, so does the need for close observation by clinicians who have completed competency skills in tracheostomy management and care.  \n✨ This interactive one day course allows delegates to gain an awareness of the anatomy and physiology of the paediatric airway as well as tracheostomy management\, from insertion to de-cannulation. \n✨ It includes 3 skill station group activities followed by 5 simulation scenarios to enable assessment of knowledge and skills towards being ‘Tracheostomy Safe’. \n✨ When delegates have subsequently completed their Tracheostomy Competencies they will then be deemed ‘Tracheostomy Competent’ and receive a certificate. \nLearning outcomes\n\nSuction\, cleaning and changing of a tracheostomy\nUse of a tracheostomy wedge and suction of patient\nPatient tracheostomy change using Marpac and Velcro ties\nUnplanned tracheostomy change\nEmergency tracheostomy change\n\nWe will also look at how the multi-disciplinary team provide care for patients with tracheostomies. \nPre-course materials\nA pre-course workbook on Paediatric Tracheostomy Management will be sent out to delegates to be completed before commencement of the course as an initial assessment. \nFollowing attendance staff will be considered ‘Tracheostomy Safe’. When they have subsequently completed their Tracheostomy Competencies they will then be deemed ‘Tracheostomy Competent’ and receive a certificate. \nAudience\nThis course is appropriate for paediatric staff who will be providing care to babies\, infants\, children and young people working in: \n\npaediatrics\nneonatology\nemergency and urgent care\ncritical care\n\nAs well as doctors we very much welcome bookings from advanced nurse practitioners and allied health professionals. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available upto 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/management-and-care-of-paediatric-tracheostomies-october-2025/
LOCATION:Education Centre – Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)\, Queen Victoria Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 4LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Management and Care of Paediatric Tracheostomy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
CREATED:20250521T114113Z
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH52 - November 2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n4 – 6 November 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n22 January 2026\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcsatlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch52-november-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
CREATED:20250214T162411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T071630Z
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SUMMARY:Methods of Wound Debridement - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course held on Tuesday 18th November 2025 and Wednesday 19th November 2025 is led by the Newcastle Hospitals’ Tissue Viability Team who will teach the different methods of wound debridement\, with a special focus on conservative sharp debridement. \nDelegates will also hear from guest speakers from the specialties of Dermatology\, Plastics\, Podiatry as well as a physiology and anatomical expert. \nThe objective is to provide a summary of the professional accountability and legal issues associated with wound debridement alongside the theoretical basis to justify the decision-making process in the selection of the appropriate debriding agents. \nA course pack will be provided on the first day\, which will include the course handbook\, notes from the presentations and other useful information. \nLearning outcomes\nDebridement describes the removal of dead or devitalised tissue\, in particular matter and foreign bodies from a wound bed and is generally accepted as a necessary precursor to the formation of new tissue (EWMA 2013). \nAt the end of this two-day course delegates will be able to: \n\nExplore human anatomy and physiology including in depth revision of the buttock\, sacrum and lower limbs\nIdentify normal and abnormal wound healing including when biopsy may be required\nExamine wound debridement techniques and identify the differences between conservative sharp debridement and surgical debridement\nDemonstrate clinical knowledge and practice skills required to perform safe and effective wound debridement techniques\, using clinical grade pigs’ trotters practiced in laboratory conditions\nUse analytic skills to appraise the available literature related to wound debridement\nOpportunity to develop academic writing at Level 7.\n\nAssessment criteria\n\nFormative assessment – completion of a pre-course work booklet provided 4 weeks before the start of the course to be submitted on the first day of the course\nSummative assessment – a 2000 word advanced level case study of care delivered to a patient with a complex wound to be submitted 12 weeks after the course\nSummative assessment – completion of a clinical competencies workbook to be submitted 24 weeks after the course\, you will be expected to work with your chosen practice assessor for an estimated 10-15 hours of supervised practice to meet the course’s learning outcomes and achieve the practical competencies\n\nCourse lead\nDr Fania Pagnamenta\, Clinical Academic Nurse Consultant has a real passion for tissue viability and wound care management and has years of experience supporting nurse colleagues on the wards to deliver wound care to their patients as well as colleagues’ professional development. \nAcademically\, Dr Pagnamenta works at Northumbria University as a researcher where her main interests focus on leg ulceration\, clinical pathways\, and ways to prevent simple wounds from becoming chronic ulceration. \nAudience and criteria\nApplicants should be Registered nurses with a degree in nursing or related subject who work in a clinical area where complex wound care and wound debridement is regularly undertaken\, and which supports learners. \nThey must also be able to identify a practice assessor in their organisation who is a designated Wound Care Health Professional. \nCourse dates\nThe attendance dates for the November 2025 cohort are: \n\nTuesday 18 November 2025\nWednesday 19 November 2025\n\nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before Monday 20th October 2025 whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available upto 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/methods-of-wound-debridement-november-2025/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Methods of Wound Debridement
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SUMMARY:Paediatric Palliative Care Study Day for Hospice Staff - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:This face to face course led by the regional Children’s Holistic Integrated Palliative Care Service (CHIPS) is designed to support staff working in hospices caring for children across the North East and North Cumbria. \nIntroduction\nPaediatric palliative care is about promoting the best possible quality of life and care for every child and young person with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. \nThis specialist field has seen significant growth as the benefits of high quality palliative input is increasingly recognised such as allowing children\, young people and their families to have access to respite care and advocating their choices in terms of where they want to receive end of life care. \nThe Children’s Holistic Integrated Palliative Care Service (CHIPS) based at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle covers the entire North East and North Cumbria region. They provide expert support\, advice and guidance whilst engaging with those looking after children with life limiting and life threatening conditions. \nAs part of their role the team offer training and educational support to help build knowledge\, skills and confidence. This course covers a wide range of topics to enhance the provision of palliative and end of life care including: \n\nAdvance care planning\nsymptom recognition and management\ncare at end of life and after death.\n\nThe teaching will incorporate simulation scenario training as well as discussion. \nLearning outcomes\nOn completion of this course delegates will have: \n\na better understanding of the role of CHIPS\nrecognised the importance of Advance Care Planning and the documents utilised\nan increased confidence in recognising and managing the deteriorating child with a palliative diagnosis\ngreater familiarity with symptom management plans\nan increased awareness of medications used to manage symptoms at the end of life\ngreater awareness of the physical and practical elements of care after death\n\nFinally\, delegates will have had an opportunity through open and candid discussions to share their own thoughts\, fears and experiences in a safe environment. \nAudience and criteria\nThis course is appropriate for anyone working in a Children & Young Adult’s Hospice including: \n\nnurse practitioners\nnurses\nsupport workers\nnursery nurses.\n\nDelivery\nWednesday 19 November 2025\, 8:30am – 4:30pm \nFace to face at the Freeman Hospital Education Centre. \nFees\n£105 per delegate \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter the coupon code INVOICE to request that your employer is invoiced. \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the start of the event\, or the date specified on the course booking page – whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/paediatric-palliative-care-study-day-for-hospice-staff-november-2025/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Paediatric Palliative Care Study Day for Hospice Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
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SUMMARY:Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for Preschool Children - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course introduces therapists to the One-Handed Therapy Intervention (OTI) Programme – a unique toolkit for families who have a child aged 2-4 years with hemiplegia.  \nConstraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a highly evidence based\, complex intervention to improve hand function of children with hemiplegia. \nThere is no current comprehensive resource to give parents/carers step-by-step instructions on how to use activities to target their child’s goals through CIMT. \nThe OTI toolkit addresses this by providing therapists with: \n\nlibrary of graded\, play-based activity cards\,\nuser manuals\,\ntherapy diary\,\nattractive restraint\,\nmotivational resources\,\nfollow-up bimanual programme\,\ndigital record keeping tool.\n\nThe OTI toolkit ensures that therapists have all the pre-prepared components needed to quickly and easily compile an effective evidence based CIMT programme\, that can then be delivered by families and staff in early years settings. \nThe resources that are given to families are designed to support them to successfully implement the programme. \n\nOTI Programme Toolkit – all course content and materials copyright © The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 2024-2025. All rights reserved. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe course provides thorough training and support in how to use the OTI toolkit. The course fee also includes all the materials in the OTI toolkit (see photo above). \nAt the end of the course\, you will be provided with all the components needed to enable you to deliver the programme with one child in order to complete the post course accreditation process. \nUpon successful completion of this accreditation\, you will be provided with the additional kit components to enable you to deliver the programme to a further four children. \nExtra materials can be ordered as required. \n(Please note that you may incur additional charges if delivery is required outside of the UK). \nThis programme uses a range of carefully selected toys which are loaned to families. These toys are not provided and therefore you are required to obtain these in order to deliver the programme. \nYou will be supplied with information of what toys are needed and suggestions of where in the UK you may purchase them. Every effort has been made to ensure these costs are reasonable and that the majority of the toys are reusable. \nThe OTI package is a wonderful resource for experienced and new therapists supporting families with a therapist supported CIMT – bimanual home or nursery programme…… Well done for such an amazing resource!  \n(Delegate feedback from our November 2024 course) \nDelivery\nThe course is provided across two days – followed by a subsequent virtual 1:1 accreditation session approximately 3 – 4 months afterwards. \nKey outcomes by the end of this course include the ability to: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and utility of all the resources in the tool kit\nIdentify children who may benefit from CIMT following assessment\nCreate a bespoke CIMT programme using the OTI toolkit which delivers the key therapy ingredients\, and similarly create a follow up bimanual programme\nSupport families and staff in early years settings to deliver the programmes\nEvaluate progress and plan next steps.\n\nAudience\nThe CIMT course is delivered by Janice Pearse and Vicki Wisher\, Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapists\, both of whom have extensive experience working with children with hemiplegia. \nThe course is open to qualified paediatric Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. \nPrior experience of working with children with hemiplegia is recommended to aid understanding of how to use the programme. \nDates\nThe course is delivered over two days: \nDay 1: Wednesday 3 December 2025 \nDay 2: Thursday 4 December 2025 \nPayment\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the first date of the course whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available up to 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/constraint-induced-movement-therapy-for-preschool-children-december-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for Preschool Children
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Science of Systemic Cancer Treatments and Cancer Biomarkers
DESCRIPTION:Delivered over two afternoon sessions\, Dr Elaine Vickers – a leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – will introduce learners to the main groups of systemic cancer treatments and describe how they work. She will then explain how biomarker tests can be used to select the right treatment for each patient. \nFirst session: Elaine provides an overview of the mechanisms of action of chemotherapy\, hormone therapy\, targeted therapy\, and immunotherapy. She describes why we use antibodies and kinase inhibitors to treat cancer and explains why so many of these treatments target cell communication. \nShe also briefly describes antibody-drug conjugates and provides an overview of immunotherapies for solid tumours and haematological cancers. \nSecond session:  Elaine introduces biomarkers by describing what they are\, where they are found\, and how they can be used. She then provides examples of the biomarkers currently used to select treatments for patients\, focusing on their applications in lung cancer\, breast cancer\, and melanoma skin cancer. \nNext up\, Elaine looks at what the future might hold for precision medicine in bowel and pancreatic cancer. In the final section. She will explore the possibility of using cancer DNA isolated from the blood as a method for detecting cancers before they cause symptoms. \nAudience \nThis course is ideal for clinical staff who may be new to caring for cancer patients including staff nurses\, pharmacists and clinical trials coordinators\, and is also suitable for anyone involved in cancer research and trials. \nElaine’s goal is to explain the science in an interesting and accessible way\, providing learners with a broad understanding that they can build on in the future. She will use colourful illustrations and jargon-free explanations to help learners gain a broad understanding of the concepts covered. \nACCEND\nNHS England’s ACCEND Programme aims to support the development of a skilled and knowledgeable cancer workforce. \nThis course supports Component 3 of the ACCEND pathway\, the Education Framework. \nSpecifically\, this course’s objectives and learning outcomes meet core cancer knowledge needs at both the ‘Foundation of Cancer Care’ and ‘Fundamentals of Cancer Care’ levels. \nThe course will enhance learners’ understanding of cancer biology\, the mechanism of action of systemic cancer treatments\, and the use of biomarkers to select the best treatments for each patient. \nThe knowledge gained through this course will empower staff to feel confident when communicating with patients and their families\, and with clinical and non-clinical colleagues. \nDetailed description \nSession One: Tuesday 9th December 2025 – 1:30 – 4:30pm\nPresentation 1 – Cancer biology\, chemotherapy and hormone therapies \n\nCells\, DNA\, genes and proteins\nDNA damage as the cause of cancer\nWhat is chemotherapy how does it work?\nWhy so many different drugs\, and why are they often given in combinations?\nHow does hormone therapy work?\nHormone therapy for breast cancer and prostate cancer\n\nPresentation 2 – Targeted therapies \n\nWhat does the term ‘targeted therapy’ actually mean?\nWhat do these drugs target?\nIntroducing monoclonal antibodies\, kinase inhibitors & other small molecules\nWho are they given to\, and why aren’t they given to everyone?\nWhy don’t they always work\, and why do people’s cancers come back?\n\nPresentation 3 – Immunotherapy \n\n What is immunotherapy?\nHow can our immune system destroy cancer cells?\nHow do immunotherapies work\, and why don’t they work for everyone?\nAre immunotherapies for solid tumours and blood cancers the same?\n\nSession Two: Tuesday 16th December 2025 – 1:30 – 4:30pm\nPresentation 4 – Introduction to biomarkers \n\nWhat does the term ‘biomarker’ mean\, and what are they used for?\nWhere do we find them? (e.g. biopsies\, aspirates\, blood samples)\nWhat testing methods and measurements do we use? (e.g. genetic testing\, immunohistochemistry\, whole genome sequencing\, commercial platforms)\n\nPresentation 5 – Precision cancer medicine – where are we now? \n\nPrecision medicine for non-small cell lung cancer: PD-L1\, EGFR\, ALK\, ROS1\, RET\, MET\, other mutations\nPrecision medicine for breast cancer: testing for hormone receptors\, HER2 amplification\, PIK3CA/ATK/PTEN & ESR1 mutations\nPrecision medicine for melanoma skin cancer: testing for BRAF mutations\n\nPresentation 6 – Precision cancer medicine – where are we heading? \n\nAdvances in precision medicine for bowel cancer\nWhat’s the future of precision medicine for pancreatic cancer?\nCan we diagnose cancer earlier using blood samples?\n\nPre-course preparation\nElaine has created two YouTube playlists about cancer biology and cancer treatments to help learners get the most out of her courses. Each playlist contains 10 videos of between 3 and 8 minutes. \nElaine has also given this advice: “If you’re short on time and you’re not sure about the relationship between DNA\, genes and proteins\, I would suggest watching the Cells\, DNA\, genes and chromosomes and From genes to proteins videos from the Cancer Basics playlist as a priority. If you’re new to cancer I’d also recommend the Mutations cause cancer video.” \n“In the Cancer Treatments playlist\, there are videos about all the various treatments I’ll be mentioning in the first session. The two I’d prioritise explain why we use small chemical compounds (small molecules) and antibodies as cancer treatments.” \nAbout Elaine Vickers\nDr Elaine Vickers\nElaine Vickers of Science Communicated Ltd has a PhD in Molecular Biology. She has worked as a cancer educator for over twenty years. \nShe is passionate about demystifying the science behind cancer biology and the latest cancer treatments such as kinase inhibitors\, monoclonal antibodies\, and immunotherapies. \nElaine is experienced in teaching people with any level of scientific or medical knowledge. She particularly loves teaching nurses and other health professionals who might feel daunted by the idea of learning about cancer science. \nHer book\, A Beginner’s Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments and Cancer Immunotherapy\, is now in its second edition. The first edition was Highly Commended by the British Medical Association book awards. \nElaine also makes short educational videos on cancer biology and treatments\, which you can find on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrElaineVickers \nFinancial information\nIf you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference. \nIf you are not employed by the Newcastle Hospitals an online card payment is required at the point of booking. Alternatively\, if you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice. \nIf you are a LET employee you will need to pay by card as we are unable to invoice LETs. \nPlease see Coupons for further information relating to coupon codes and how to use them at checkout. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your booking. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/introduction-to-the-science-of-systemic-cancer-treatments-and-biomarkers/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Cancer courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH53 - December  2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n10 – 12 December 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n5 February 2026\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcsatlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch53-december-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091120
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SUMMARY:Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgical Trainee Casting Course – December 2025
DESCRIPTION:During this two day course delegates will learn the basic casting techniques and skills specifically required for CPD surgical trainees development within the NHS. \nOverview\nThe Great North Trauma and Emergency Centre is a level 1 major trauma centre at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary\, one of twelve major trauma centres in the UK treating both adults and children. \nThis course covers the basic principles of casting techniques and skills specifically required for surgical trainees’ continuing professional development in the NHS. \nIt will explore the appropriate prescriptions relating to injury including the safe application of backslabs as well as full casts with manipulation techniques. \nDelivery of the course comprises a range of presentations and workshop learning led by specialists in their field. The hybrid theoretical and practice approach includes regular Q&A sessions\, assessment and periods of reflection\, all designed to support delegates to understand and consider: \n\nthe professional accountability and legal issues associated with cast application;\nthe theoretical basis to justify the decision making process in the selection of the appropriate casting technique\, focusing on prescription\, materials\, positioning\, and application process;\nthe anatomy of upper and lower limb trauma and orthopaedic injury conservative management;\nthe clinical knowledge and practical skills required to perform safe casting technique practiced in workshop conditions.\n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of the course\, the delegate will be able to: \n\nexplain how the knowledge and skills gained will develop their current competence;\napply anatomy and physiology in a trauma and orthopaedic setting implementing the correct immobilisation techniques;\ncreate and evaluate a prescription plan\, demonstrating the appropriate selection and application of materials and casting technique;\ndemonstrate in a workshop setting practical competence in the safe removal of a cast;\ninterpret the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Guidelines specific to prescription and application making sound judgements and applying these to practice.\n\nAudience\nWhilst aimed at Surgical Trainees CT2 and above\, we welcome applications from experienced members of T&O MDTs. \nFees\n£300 \nDates and times\nDay One: Monday 15 December 2025\n9:00am to 5:00pm \nDay Two: Tuesday 16 December 2025\n9:00am to 5:00pm \nVenue\nEldon Court\n2 Percy Street\nNewcastle upon Tyne\nNE1 7YE \nFinancial information\nIf you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference. \nIf you are not employed by the Newcastle Hospitals an online card payment is required at the point of booking. Alternatively\, if you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice. \nIf you are a LET employee you will need to pay by card as we are unable to invoice LETs. \nPlease see Coupons for further information relating to coupon codes and how to use them at checkout. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your booking. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/surgical-trainee-casting-course-december-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trauma casting courses
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SUMMARY:Dental CBCT Levels 1 & 2 - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cone-beam CT is an exciting development in dental and maxillofacial imaging\nHowever\, the previous guidance on the safe use of dental x-ray equipment does not address CBCT as the radiation protection measures needed for this modality extend beyond the previous guidance. \nThis 3 day course run in Newcastle by Dr Neil Health\, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist has been validated by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow) in order to match the recommended hours for Level 2 reporting. \nIf delegates have recently received a certificate for Level 1 then they can attend days 1 and 3 only\, if they wish. These delegates can attend the second day of the CBCT course (2a) as it builds on the first day and more workshop elements are included to maximise CBCT teaching and reporting in the time available.  \nDates\nDay 1:   Wednesday 17 December 2025\nDay 2:   Thursday 18 December 2025\nDay 3:  Wednesday 4 February 2026 \nLegal requirements\nA dentist referring for CBCT is legally required by the Department of Health to have undertaken ‘Core Training in CBCT’ as outlined in the HPA-CRCE-010 report. This CBCT training is additional to that already required as part of the Continuing Education and Training in radiology and radiation protection. \nIn line with this report\, practices owning a CBCT unit or wishing to make referrals for CBCT examinations should ensure their staff are trained in the CBCT Core Curriculum. \nThis unique Specialist Consultant taught course offers a three day interactive educational experience focusing on the theory behind the safe operation and referral for CBCT (Level 1) and image reporting (Level 2) of both 2D and 3D imaging\, primarily for smaller volume CBCT. \nCompletion of this course equips the practitioner with the knowledge required to comply with their responsibilities according to IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations). \nCourse description\nWe offer a number of options ranging from the full\, combined three day course\, to individual sessions. You can book a place on the full three-day course below\, or you can contact our team to explore your options by email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nOur combined three-day course builds from the first presentation. Full attendance is required to allow certification. Day 3 provides candidates with the opportunity to gain guided practical experience\, and time to reflect on learning before completing the course. \nDays 1 and 2 (17 and 18 December 2025)\nCovers Level 1 and 2A course material (this allows didactic\, group work  and interactive workshop elements throughout). \nDay 3 (4 February 2026)\nLevel 2B covers essential material after delegates have gained practical experience and had time to reflect on their learning\, before completing the course. \nA learner / delegate-centred approach is adopted throughout\, allowing delegates to understand the theory behind the safe operation and referral for CBCT (IRMER Referrer role). \nAn holistic approach to Image reporting (IRMER Operator Reporter role) covering 2D and 3D imaging primarily for smaller volume CBCT is offered. \nLearning outcomes\nThe course is delivered in two sessions – initial 2 days followed by a separate final day a few weeks after the first 2 day session to allow reflection and utilisation of new skills. \nAt the end of this course delegates will be able to: \n\nMake safe CBCT referrals with a sound understanding of the Physics / Radiation dosages involved and the patient factors to consider before utilising this 3D imaging modality\nAppreciate when 2D and 3D CBCT imaging are best used and how to access guidelines in this regard\nRecapitulate knowledge of 2D dental imaging and learn the anatomical patterns associated with CBCT 3D presentations to know what ‘normal’ looks like\nAppreciate the Radiation safety (IRMER and IRR legislation) surrounding the use of CBCT\nOperate / ‘Drive‘ CBCT viewing software –  utilise MPR screens to interrogate the full FOV\nSafely analyse and construct a smaller Vol CBCT report using ‘protocols’ (utilising taught higher order thinking tools ) in a systematic fashion and know when to ask for help\nAnalyse examples of concerning dental/maxillofacial disease presentations and know how best to refer on urgent cases. Recognise bone diseases and especially cancers on imaging\nAnalyse relevant 2D and 3D image data and construct a recordable imaging report/assessment\nBegin to understand how image reporting errors / imaging pathway adverse events can occur and appreciate how SOPs\, Bias and Human factors can influence this process.\n\nCourse lead\n\nThe course is run by Dr Neil Heath\, a Consultant Dental and Maxillofacial Radiologist at Newcastle Dental Hospital. \nAn experienced educator in CBCT working in NHS\, academic and industry sectors\, Dr Heath is passionate about delivering relevant enjoyable courses\, to like-minded colleagues. \nAudience\n\nDentists (hospital and high street – primary care and specialist)\nMedically qualified specialists involved in imaging the maxillofacial regions.\n\nCriteria\nIn order to book on this course you will need: \n\nGDC / GMC registration (HCPC registration if a Radiographer)\n\nFinancial information\nIf you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference. \nIf you are not employed by the Newcastle Hospitals an online card payment is required at the point of booking. \nAlternatively\, if you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice. \nPlease see Coupons for further information relating to coupon codes and how to use them at checkout. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your booking. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/dental-cbct-levels-1-2-december-2025-2/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dental Cone Beam (CBCT) Levels 1 & 2
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