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SUMMARY:Methods of Wound Debridement - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course held on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th November 2026 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. \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 when you attend 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\n\nWednesday 4 November 2026\nThursday 5 November 2026\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 5th October 2026 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/wound-debridement-nov-2026/
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:LEO® Programme - CH64 - November 2026 (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 November 2026\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n21 January 2027\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 2026/27. \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 2026/27\, 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-ch64-november-2026-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:Targeted treatments and immunotherapy for Haematological Cancers - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Delivered over two afternoon sessions\, Dr Elaine Vickers – a leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – will guide you through many of the most relevant topics relating to modern systemic treatments for haematological cancers. \nSession 1: The first session will focus on how haematological cancers develop and the faulty cells that cause them. Elaine will also describe the unique features of B cells and explain why they give rise to over 80% of haematological cancers diagnosed in the UK. Elaine also explains the mechanisms of action of various treatments given to people with B cell cancers: chronic lymphocytic leukaemia\, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia\, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. \nSession 2: In the second session\, Elaine explores treatments for multiple myeloma\, acute myeloid leukaemia\, Hodgkin lymphoma\, and chronic myeloid leukaemia. She also explains the science behind CAR T cell therapy and describes the progress made to date and innovations for the future. \nAudience\nDr Vickers’ goal is to explain the science that underpins each treatment. She also hopes to provide learners with a broad understanding of why treatments work well for some patients but not for others. \nThis half day course is ideal for research nurses\, clinical nurse specialists\, pharmacists and clinical trials coordinators. It may also be of interest to other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of people with haematological cancers\, and to junior doctors. \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 1 Tuesday 10 November 2026 1:30pm – 4:30pm\nPresentation 1 – Biology and genetics of haematological cancers \n\nCell of origin of different haematological cancers\nTypes of DNA damage in haematological cancers\nConsequences of common chromosome translocations and other mutations\nUnderstanding the incidence of blood cancers in infants and children\n\nPresentation 2 – Features of B cell cancers & an overview of treatment approaches \n\nWhy most haematological cancers are derived from B cells\nImportant features of B cell cancers\, e.g. indolent vs. aggressive\, the effect of TP53 mutations\, the importance of B cell receptor signalling\nAntibody-based treatments: naked antibodies\, conjugated antibodies\, BiTEs & bi-specifics\nSmall molecules with kinase and non-kinase targets\nCell-based therapies\n\nPresentation 3 – Treatments for B cell cancers: chronic lymphocytic leukaemia\, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia \n\nCD20-targeted antibody therapies (e.g. rituximab\, obinutuzumab)\nB cell receptor signalling pathway inhibitors targeting BTK\, PI3Kδ & CD79B (e.g. ibrutinib\, acalabrutinib\, idelalisib\, polatuzumab vedotin)\nBcl-2 inhibitors (e.g. venetoclax)\nBi-specific antibodies that act as T cell engagers (e.g. blinatumomab\, glofitamab\, mosunetuzumab\, epcoritamab\, odronextamab)\n\nSession 2 – Tuesday 24 November 1:30pm – 4:30pm\nPresentation 4 – Treatments for myeloma \n\nProteasome inhibitors (e.g. bortezomib)\nImmunomodulators (e.g. thalidomide\, pomalidomide) and novel cereblon modulators (e.g. iberdomide\, mezigdomide)\nMonoclonal antibodies targeting CD38 (e.g. daratumumab\, isatuximab)\nT cell engagers targeting BCMA and GPRC5D (e.g. talquetemab\, teclistamab\, elranatamab)\nAntibody-drug conjugates (e.g. balantamab mafodotin)\n\nPresentation 5 – Treatments for acute myeloid leukaemia\, Hodgkin lymphoma\, and chronic myeloid leukaemia \n\nTreatments for acute myeloid leukaemia: an overview of targets and focus on FLT3 inhibitors\nBcr-Abl inhibitors for chronic myeloid leukaemia (e.g. imatinib\, dasatinib\, nilotinib\, ponatinib\, asciminib)\nImmune checkpoint inhibitors for Hodgkin lymphoma (e.g. pembrolizumab\, nivolumab)\n\nPresentation 6 –  CAR T cell therapy for haematological cancers \n\nOverview of the CAR T cell process\nCAR protein design – what each bit does and why it matters\nCAR protein targets\nReasons for side effects of CAR T cells\nReasons for resistance and relapse\nOverview of the results so far\, the lessons learned\, and what the future might look like\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 between 3 and 8 minutes long. \nElaine advises “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. Also\, if you’re new to cancer\, I’d recommend the Mutations cause cancer video and\, in order to understand how cancer cells interact with the cells around them\, watch the Tumours are complicated places video.” \n“In the Cancer Treatments playlist\, there are videos about all the various treatments I’ll be mentioning. The two I’d prioritise explain why we use small chemical compounds (small molecules) and antibodies as cancer treatments. If you have more time\, do also watch the videos on kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors.” \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/targeted-treatments-and-immunotherapy-for-haematological-cancers/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Cancer courses
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SUMMARY:Introduction to managing Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - 24 November 2026 AM
DESCRIPTION:Master the Assessment and Treatment of BPPV\nBenign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness and imbalance\, significantly increasing fall risk – especially in older adults \nThis condition can greatly impact quality of life\, but with the right skills\, you can make a real difference. \nCourse objectives\nJoin our hands on practical course to help you demystify the physiology and management of BPPV. Our course focuses on practical skills and case scenarios which help you to gain the confidence to: \n\nRecognize signs and symptoms of BPPV\nPerform safe\, accurate diagnostic manoeuvres such as modified Dix-Hallpike\, Side Lying Test and Supine Roll Test.\nIdentify nystagmus direction and interpret results correctly\nApply evidence-based treatments including Epley\, Semont and Gufoni manoeuvres\nCommunicate effectively with patients about BPPV\, its impact\, and recurrence\nKnow when dizziness is not caused by BPPV and how refer for appropriate further investigation\n\nWho is this course for?\nAny registered healthcare professionals who encounter patients with dizziness or balance issues but would benefit physiotherapists\, occupational therapists\, hospital doctors\, GPs and nurses who will: \n\nLearn practical skills\nImprove patient outcomes\nReduce fall risk\n\nDate\nTuesday 24 November 2026 \n9:00am – 12:30pm \nEldon Court Education Centre \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)\nyour organisation is Newcastle Hospitals and you are arranging 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. \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/introduction-to-managing-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv-24-november-2026-am/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Introductory BPPV Course
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SUMMARY:Introduction to managing Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - 24 November 2026 PM
DESCRIPTION:Master the Assessment and Treatment of BPPV\nBenign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness and imbalance\, significantly increasing fall risk – especially in older adults \nThis condition can greatly impact quality of life\, but with the right skills\, you can make a real difference. \nCourse objectives\nJoin our hands on practical course to help you demystify the physiology and management of BPPV. Our course focuses on practical skills and case scenarios which help you to gain the confidence to: \n\nRecognize signs and symptoms of BPPV\nPerform safe\, accurate diagnostic manoeuvres such as modified Dix-Hallpike\, Side Lying Test and Supine Roll Test.\nIdentify nystagmus direction and interpret results correctly\nApply evidence-based treatments including Epley\, Semont and Gufoni manoeuvres\nCommunicate effectively with patients about BPPV\, its impact\, and recurrence\nKnow when dizziness is not caused by BPPV and how refer for appropriate further investigation\n\nWho is this course for?\nAny registered healthcare professionals who encounter patients with dizziness or balance issues but would benefit physiotherapists\, occupational therapists\, hospital doctors\, GPs and nurses who will: \n\nLearn practical skills\nImprove patient outcomes\nReduce fall risk\n\nDate\nTuesday 24 November 2026 \n1:30pm – 5:00pm \nEldon Court Education Centre \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)\nyour organisation is Newcastle Hospitals and you are arranging 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. \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/introduction-to-managing-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv-24-november-2026-pm/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Introductory BPPV Course
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