Clinical Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacists can be employed by a single General Practice or by a Primary Care Network (PCN). We have provided some information on what a Clinical Pharmacist would do in each of this roles and below you can find links to some of our Training and Development opportunities for Clinical Pharmacists.
ICS Clinical Pharmacist Ambassador
Scott Downham
MPharm, PGDipGPP, IP, MRes
Scott.Downham1@nhs.net
Scott has worked as a clinical pharmacist in primary care for the past 9 years. He started his training at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation Trust, before completing his Masters in Clinical Research at Kings College. He then became a specialist pharmacist in transplantation, before moving into primary care. He has previously worked as an associate panel member for the GPhC for the best part of 5 years, helping to regulate pharmacy schools. He was previously his locality prescribing lead, before taking his new role in his current job. He is currently undertaking his professional doctorate.
Scott is keen to support the development of the pharmacy workforce across the ICB, working with Health Education England, other ambassadors within the East of England and clinical leads in the ICB. Leen Kubba, the Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist Tutor, helps to implement the strategies with Scott across the ICB.
Email: Scott.Downham1@nhs.net.
Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist Tutor
Leen Kubba
L.Kubba@nhs.net
Leen has been the Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist Tutor since August 2020, supporting Clinical Pharmacists working in GP practices/PCNs by facilitating their education, training and professional development. She has been qualified for 10 years having worked in hospital, community and primary care (ICB, previously CCG) settings. Leen has a strong passion for education and training, and ensuring Primary Care Clinical Pharmacists are supported and embedded in their roles.
Leen runs monthly Clinical Pharmacist training sessions to support with education, training & professional development on clinical topics chosen by the Clinical Pharmacists. This is a platform where peer discussion and shared learning is encouraged between pharmacists across the ICB area.
Please contact Leen (l.kubba@nhs.net) for any training/development related queries, and to be added to the mailing lists and involved in training initiatives.
Past Clinical Pharmacist training/events
Date | Title | Description & video recording (if available) |
9 March 2023 | Heart Failure reviews | Delivered by Zoe Jayne, Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurse. The session covered: · Symptoms of Heart Failure · Red flags (including first aid prescribing) · Conducting primary care reviews · Medication-based adjustments, including titration/monitoring requirements · When and how to refer · Virtual Hospital pathway · Case studies
Recording - Clinical Pharmacist Training_ Heart Failure-20230309_130216-Meeting Recording.mp4
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30th March 2023 | CKD | Training delivered by Clare Morlidge, Pharmacist Advanced - Lead Renal Medicine at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The session covered: · Symptoms of CKD · Red flags · Primary care reviews · Common medication-based adjustments including titration/monitoring requirements · Use of ACEi/ARBS and SGLT2i · Hyperkalaemia · Case studies . Recording: Clinical Pharmacist Training_ Chronic Kidney Disease-20230330_130241-Meeting Recording.mp4
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31 May 2023 | Adult ONS | Training delivered by the Dietetics Team at the PMOT, and is aimed at those keen to learn to support their practices in improving prescribing and reducing long term spend. It will also be of benefit to those who have received ONS training in the past due to new ICS wide adult nutrition support guidelines, the inclusion of undertaking an audit of ONS prescribing and practical examples of patient scenarios that you may encounter. Recording: Clinical Pharmacist Training - Adult ONS-20230531_130227-Meeting Recording.mp4 (sharepoint.com) |
28 June 2023 | TARGET Antimicrobial Stewardship Workshop (28 June 2023) | This session was based on the TARGET tools to train prescribers: TARGET training materials and resources (rcgp.org.uk), and covered the following:
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19 July 2023 | Parkinson's Disease | The session delivered by Tracey Smith, the Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist / Neurology Lead Nurse at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. recording: For further learning/resources on PD:
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17th August 2023 | IBD for the non-specialist
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Recording:
Further learning/resources on IBD:
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14th September 2023 | Primary Care Educational Event: CQC Inspections & Medicines Optimisation in Primary Care | Recording:
Useful links:
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2nd November 2023 | Collaboration with Personalised Care roles to Reduce Overprescribing of Opioids | This session raised awareness of Personalised Care roles in primary care, and the importance of considering the wider determinants of health, e.g. the link between chronic pain and social factors when reviewing a patient’s pain medication. By working jointly with Social Prescribers & Health and Wellbeing Coaches you can support a patient’s wellbeing and provide more personalised, holistic care tailored to a patient’s needs. The Broxbourne Alliance PCN team have demonstrated the benefits of collaboration and how this has helped them optimise patient care, thereby reducing the need for opioids in managing pain. Useful links:
General deprescribing resources: Recording: CP Training_ Collaborative working with Personalised Care roles to Reduce Overprescribing of Opioids-20231102_130153-Meeting Recording Leaflet: https://hwetraininghub.org.uk/storage/Personalised-Care-Leaflet-(3)-1699542984.pdf Myths: hwetraininghub.org.uk/storage/Myth-animated-graphic_01-1699543030.mp4 https://hwetraininghub.org.uk/storage/Myth-animated-graphic_02-1699543035.mp4 https://hwetraininghub.org.uk/storage/Myth-animated-graphic_03-1699543040.mp4 https://hwetraininghub.org.uk/storage/Myth-animated-graphic_04.mp4 |
16th November 2023 | Wellbeing Support for patients with LTCs – The Importance of Mental Health | This session raised awareness of an excellent wellbeing support service, NHS Talking Therapies, which is available to all patients with LTCs in both Hertfordshire and West Essex areas, and how you can refer into each service. Webinar recording: |
30th November 2023 | Antimicrobial awareness – Promoting appropriate antimicrobial prescribing in primary care | |
14th December 2023 | Introduction to ACBs & using Eclipse Live | CP Training_ ACB and SMRs-20231214_130203-Meeting Recording.mp4 |
18th January 2024 | Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and deprescribing of medicines in SMRs | |
25th January 2024 | Malnutrition - Identification, food-based treatment & effective prescribing. | Delivered by the Dietetics Team within PMOT & covers the Oral Nutrition Supplement Guidelines for adults, sharing real life situations and case studies. Having better awareness of the guidelines will enable you to give the correct dietary advice, as well as identifying when a prescription for oral nutrition support (ONS) is required (& when it isn't). The guidelines are designed to improve clinical care and facilitate cost-effective prescribing of ONS when prescribing criteria are met. Aimed at GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Nurses and all primary care staff. |
1st February 2024 | HWE ICB Pharmacy Team (PMOT) Induction | The Hertfordshire and West Essex (HWE) Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team (PMOT) within the ICB are delivering a PMOT induction for all primary care clinicians working in HWE area (particularly useful for all new clinicians).
This session is intended to highlight the team’s various functions and how these meet the needs of both patients and clinicians within the local health economy, with regards to medicines optimisation. It will cover how the PMOT can support you in your day to day work and where to find all of our prescribing support resources. The induction is also intended to give clear lines of communication/points of contact with regards to any prescribing related queries/issues.
A brief outline of the agenda includes:
Recording: HWE ICB Pharmacy Team (PMOT) Induction-20240201_130047-Meeting Recording.mp4 |
14th March 2024 | Epilepsy management in primary care | Delivered by Sandra Chopde, Epilepsy Nurse Specialist at East and North Herts Trust. This training covers different types of seizures, seizure triggers, impacts on daily life, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) & seizure management.
Recording link: CP Training - Epilepsy-20240314_130217-Meeting Recording.mp4 |
25th April 2024 | Use of SGLT2 Inhibitors in CKD |
For those who missed the session, please see link to recording: Primary Care Educational Session_ SGLT2 inhibitors in CKD-20240425_130201-Meeting Recording.mp4 |
Upcoming Training Events
Date | Topic | Joining link |
Thursday 16th May at 1-2pm | Stoma Management in Primary Care | CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING on the day. |
Archived past Clinical Pharmacist training/events
Unfortunately a high number of recordings are no longer available, if you would be interested in any of these sessions being re-run or have any further questions please contact Leen Kubba: l.kubba@nhs.net.
Date | Title | Description & video recording (if available) |
24 September 2020 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) | Delivered by Care home team within PMOT |
5 November 2020 | CP Peer Support Meeting: An Overview of a Mental Health Medication Review | Training delivered by ICS Mental Health Pharmacist
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17 December 2020 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Structured Medication Review (SMR) prioritisation | Delivered by David Ladenheim – Focus on SMRLive – Eclipse Live support tool
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4 February 2021 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Management of Chronic Asthma in Adults | · Interactive workshop · Delivered by Nisha Mistry, Pharmaceutical Advisor (PMOT) and Dr Joshua Stranders (GP) · Video recordings of the session (these do not include the breakout rooms):
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11 February 2021 | How to tackle COVID-19 vaccine Hesitancy | Delivered by Jim McManus, Director of Public Health at Hertfordshire County Council.
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18th & 25th February 2021 | Performing a Structured Medication Review (SMR) | · 2-part event run across two evenings · Bespoke training organised by MORPh · Please access recordings via your MORPh account.
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11 March 2021 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Cost-effective prescribing: Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA)
| · Delivered by Ruth Hammond, prescribing support dietitian at CCG. · To access resources available to support CPs in auditing CMPA patients – contact Ruth (ruth.hammond3@nhs.net)
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21 April 2021 | Introduction to Herts Valleys Integrated Diabetes Service (HIDS) | · To strengthen links between the CPs and HIDS to enable better collaboration and delivery of a more streamlined service · To identify training needs of CPs within diabetes · To introduce the Local Incentive Scheme 2021/22, which is focused on diabetes care · Not recorded as this was an informal intro session with discussions.
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22 April 2021 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Accurate Medical Documentation & Record Keeping | · Training delivered by MDU · No recording available (against MDU data protection policy). |
19 May 2021 | Meet the PMOT Localities Team | To strengthen links between CPs and PMOT and learn more about our local resources and how PMOT can support with medicines optimisation in practices
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27 May 2021 | Primary Care Educational Session: How to get the best from your Clinical Pharmacist | · Aimed at GPs, PCN Clinical Directors, Practice Managers and Clinical Pharmacists. · Tips on how to make best use of a CP by providing them with excellent induction, training and support to set them up for success and ensure a return on investment. Good practice and the benefits of a CP in primary care was shared.
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14 June 2021 | Coaching for Health Taster course | · Evening session delivered by Osca · Open to all HCPs in primary care – Attended by GPs, ACPs, HCAs, CPs – 20 attendees in total.
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17 June 2021 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Lithium - Safe Use Vs Toxicity | · Delivered by HPFT pharmacist · Focused on the safe use of lithium following a recent serious incident whereby a patient developed toxicity and was admitted to hospital. . |
28 July 2021 | Half day PMOT Induction for new PCN Pharmacists | · Includes slots for CP Tutor role + resources, Localities, Formulary, ePACT data and ScriptSwitch, Care homes, Stoma and CMPA
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29 July 2021 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Peer-led SMR examples
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4 & 11 August 2021 (evening)
| Management of Diabetes in Primary Care | · 2-part bespoke training organised with MORPh · Please access recordings via your MORPh account.
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26 August 2021 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Antipsychotic deprescribing in dementia patients
| · Delivered by Pragna Patel and Sabiehah Latif, Care home pharmacists at CCG |
6 October 2021 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Anticholinergic medication and falls risk in care homes
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21 October 2021 | PMOT Engagement & Educational Session: ScriptSwitch data and Stoma Care | · ScriptSwitch (SS) - How to interpret SS data and get the maximum benefit from using the monthly SS dashboard - by Portia Muziringa, Pharmaceutical advisor · Stoma educational session - Incorporating the HVCCG guideline to support with cost-effective and safe prescribing. Delivered by Heather Ilett, Lead Stoma Nurse specialist at HVCCG
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11 November 2021
| CP Peer Support Meeting: Heart Failure
| · Training delivered by Dr Sharon Chadwick – covers the management of end stage HF · Recording:
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1 December 2021 | CP Peer Support Meeting: SMRs and Nutrition
| · Training delivered by Alison Smith, Prescribing Support Consultant Dietitian · Recording:
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13 January 2022 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Easily missed presentations | · Peer-led interactive workshop to be delivered by Simon Phillips, an experienced CP within the network · Will cover thought-provoking complex case studies in breakout rooms, highlighting that patients often present with undifferentiated symptoms without an immediately apparent diagnosis.
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17 Feb 2022
| CP Peer Support Meeting: Heart Failure case studies
| · Delivered by Jessica Peplow, Clinical Lead Specialist Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. · This session included case studies to help consolidate the learning from the Heart Failure session delivered by Dr. Sharon Chadwick in November. · Recording: .
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17 March 2022 | CP Peer Support Meeting: Antimicrobial stewardship in Primary Care
| · Delivered by Antimicrobial and Care Home Lead Pharmacist, David Ladenheim at HVCCG. |
29 March 2022 6:45pm – 8:00pm | FeNO & Spirometry training | This training included: · FeNO and diagnostics explained · Does the picture fit the diagnosis? · Is it asthma or is it COPD or both? · History taking and what we can learn · Red Flags and when to refer [LC(HAWEI01] [KL(HAWEI02]
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6 October 2022 1-2pm | Anticoagulation (Daiichi) | This covers: · What is AF? · The epidemiology of AF · Symptoms and diagnosis of AF · Stroke as a consequence of AF · Treatment in the prevention of stroke in patients with AF · Treatment strategies to manage arrhythmia in AF |
13 October 2022 | CMPA Hertfordshire area | |
3 November 2022 1-2pm | Asthma astrazeneca |
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10th November 2022 1-2pm W Essex | CMPA West Essex area |
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18 November 1-2pm | MORPh Anticoagulation | · DOAC dosing in different indications (AF/DVT/PE prevention) · DOAC cautions/contraindications · Calculating CHADVASC and ORBIT scores and counselling patients on these · Reviewing patients with AF and identifying those suitable for anticoagulation · Initiating DOACS and factors to consider (e.g. age, weight, CrCl) · Identifying patients suitable to be moved to Edoxaban from another anticoagulant · Reviewing renal function (factors to consider) and making dose adjustments to DOACs
Please access recordings via your MORPh account. |
1 December | Frailty HWE - SMRs | Recording: Clinical Pharmacist Training_ Frailty and SMRs-20221201_130228-Meeting Recording.mp4 |
8 December | Frailty HWE - Frailty | Recording: Clinical Pharmacist Training_ Frailty for PCNs-20221208_130132-Meeting Recording.mp4 |
13 January | Morph Pathology | · Basic interpretation of U&Es, LFTs, FBCs · Actions/procedures following abnormal results (such as hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia, anaemia and other abnormalities) –incl. when to urgently refer/further tests needed · Possible causes of abnormal results · Identifying results that are outside the normal range but are stable (disease specific e.g. anaemia due to chronic disease)
Please access recordings via your MORPh account.
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19 January 2023 | Eli Lilly Diabetes session 1 - Oral therapies for patients with type 2 diabetes |
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Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team (PMOT)
PMOT Newsletter
This is a weekly brief newsletter of local prescribing information from Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team (PMOT), including formulary changes, local decisions and the monthly prescribing dashboard (which allows you to see latest performance against Medicines Optimisation ECF targets). It details local policies as they are published, care home work, simple savings which can be cascaded and regularly repeated queries. This newsletter is mailed out on Fridays.
Medicines Management Queries
If you have any PMOT related queries on medicines management / local guidance or formulary, or wish to be added to the mailing list for the PMOT newsletter, please contact the PMOT at hweicbhv.medicinesoptimisationteam@nhs.net.
PMOT Resources
Please see PMOT resources in the resource section.
CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) is commissioned by Health Education England to deliver the Primary care pharmacy education pathway for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in primary care as part of the primary care Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) additional role reimbursement scheme (ARRS). This training is mandatory for all those whose salaries are funded through ARRS unless they are exempt. Information about exemption can be found on the CPPE website (link below).
The 18-month pathway builds on the success of the Clinical pharmacists in general practice education and the Medicines optimisation in care homes pathways and will equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to work in various patient-facing roles in primary care networks as part of a multidisciplinary team. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to access a range of different study methods to suit different learning styles, a continuous assessment process and support from supervisors and peers.
For more information about the training pathway including pathway handbooks, clinical supervisor training, newsletters, independent prescribing and exemptions please visit the CPPE website:
https://www.cppe.ac.uk/career/pcpep/pcpep-training-pathway
Useful employer FAQ document: https://www.cppe.ac.uk/career/pcpep/faq
For further information, contact: primarycare@cppe.ac.uk.
If you are not eligible for the pathway, CPPE has a wide range of learning here.
Resources
PMOT Resources
Other Useful Links
o PrescQIPP - https://www.prescqipp.info
Hertfordshire & West Essex ICB is a subscriber of PrescQIPP, which contains a plethora of very useful medicines-related resources and training material. This includes:
EMIS & SystmOne training webinars:
EMIS: https://www.prescqipp.info/learning/skills-courses/emis-health-gp-clinical-system-training/
SystmOne: https://www.prescqipp.info/learning/skills-courses/tpp-systmone-training/
Please register to access these resources (organisation: ‘ICS Hertfordshire & West Essex’, post code: HP1 1DN).
A good starting point to look at is webkits in your therapeutic area of interest: https://www.prescqipp.info/our-resources/webkits/.
o High Risk Drug Monitoring
Training and Development Opportunities:
The 10 Tools for Wellness Webinar has been developed for Healthcare in response to the Wellness QOF.
Read moreThis training is suitable for practice staff involved in summarising medical records or entering data.
Read moreAdvanced Practitioners Forum - All welcome! This Forum is open to anyone who is interested in the topic, you do not need to be an advanced practitioner to attend.
Read moreAs a common long-term respiratory condition, effective healthcare management and self-management of asthma, is fundamental in supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
Read moreThis course covers the essential models of assertiveness and influencing, and provides a strong insight into the dynamics of one-to-one interactions.
Read moreFor nurses, doctors and allied professionals working in a primary care setting who need to develop and enhance their head to toe assessment skills of a presenting child (not neonates).
Read moreNew series of upcoming funded training, which is available to Healthcare Professionals across the UK.
Read moreThis half day course is for HCAs, Assistant Practitioners and other practice staff who would like to understand more about blood tests and their results.
Read moreLicense for CDEP Courses - CDEP has five levels (as per the UK Diabetics Competency Framework.
Read moreLondon Cardio Renal Metabolic Conference with a focus on Heart failure and CKD.
Read moreFor all professionals who come into contact with children and young people with asthma.
Read moreThis is a course in mindfulness and emotional intelligence based on a Stanford University Master's Degree Course and delivered by Dr Lia Jacob.
Read moreCompassionate appraisals are an independent, facilitated self-review to discuss, review and plan for professional development.
Read moreThis training is a 2-hour session about understanding dementia aimed at all staff and volunteers wanting to know more about dementia.
Read moreThis training is a 2-hour session about understanding dementia aimed at all staff and volunteers wanting to know more about dementia.
Read moreThe Dementia Interpreter course will allow you to begin to learn the language of dementia, and truly understand how communication can change for people living with dementia.
Read moreUpdate your diabetes skills and share best practice with this CPD accredited course
Read moreThis Diabetes Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Level 7 module contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding of diabetes.
Read moreWe would like to discuss competencies, supervision and policies in place for supporting ARRS. This is inclusive of all AHPs, Pharmacists and Physician Associates.
Read moreThis year’s theme for Dying Matters Awareness Week is “The way we talk about Dying Matters” and focuses on the language that we use, and conversations we have, around death and dying. Because the way we talk about Dying Matters.
Read moreDevelop safe practice in diagnostic and examination skills for ear care in an area that attracts a high level of litigation. Includes an hands on workshop in ear irrigation (syringing).
Read moreThe East of England Palliative and End of Life care Strategic Clinical Network invites you to our free regional conference. This will be on Wednesday 8th May at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.
Read moreThis training has been developed as part of the NHS England Respiratory Long Term Plan Breathlessness Management workstream, to support colleagues with easily accessible education around non-pharmacological self-management support for people living with chronic breathlessness.
Read moreThis course is aimed at any health care professional who wants to develop a leading role in the delivery and management of services for people with asthma and their families.
Read moreThis multi-professional course focuses upon the assessment and management of the individual with, or at risk of developing, diabetes and its precursor, metabolic syndrome.
Read moreThis is a comprehensive in-depth resource on frailty in older people. It is aimed at health and social care professionals who provide care and services for older people living with frailty.
Read moreFundamentals of Dermatology in Primary Care - 2 Day Introduction to Dermatology
Read moreHertfordshire Mind Network has extensive experience within the field of mental health training and is recognised as a leading provider of mental health-related training in Hertfordshire.
Read moreThis CPD course is suitable for frontline workers supporting those impacted by suicide working in Hertfordshire and West Essex.
Read moreDr Fabienne Smith - Named GP for Safeguarding Children in Hertfordshire and Roisin Gavin Designated Professional for Adults will be presenting safeguarding children and adult sessions.
Read moreThe webinars will contribute to level 3 participatory safeguarding children ICD requirements. All clinical staff are welcome to attend but Practice Safeguarding Children Leads are particularly encouraged.
Read moreThis two day foundation course follows the guidelines of the National Minimum Standards for Registered Healthcare Practitioners (2018) for immunisation training.
Read moreIf you only deliver Flu vaccines, Occupational health or adult vaccines, these bespoke update courses may be more appropriate for you. Please note New immunsiers' (2-day) Foundation (one-off) course must have been completed previously.
Read moreThe International Practitioner Health Summit 2024 will focus on a new hope for workforce wellbeing and solutions for the future.
Read moreThis half-day workshop delivered online for Practice Nurses, Nursing Associates and AHP’s working in primary care.
Read moreWelcome to our focused half-day course on 'Intrauterine Contraception Counselling and Removal,' a comprehensive training designed for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in the safe management of IUC (Intrauterine Contraception).
Read moreTo help raise awareness of developments in and up to date information about the menopause and perimenopause.
Read moreIt aims to provide training on many topics, including covid-19 and travel, risk assessment, travel vaccines, non-vaccine preventable illnesses, malaria, professional issues, and the latest developments in travel health.
Read moreJoin us via Zoom for this informative and interactive course designed for nurses, healthcare professionals, and healthcare assistants who are new to wound management in the primary care setting
Read moreRegister to access all education and training on the Macmillan Cancer Support Learning Hub for free! Education and training for health and social care professionals.. Sign up today!
Read moreThe aim of the module is to develop a critical understanding and perspective in relation to the management of complex health needs both at the individual and population levels across a range of community care settings.
Read moreInteractive online learning ‘ECHO’ networks for health and social care professionals who deliver end of life care to share knowledge on relevant topics, bringing together communities of practice with a shared goal. From Marie Curie.
Read moreThis day is most suited to Nurse Associates, Practice Nurses, NP’s, ENP’s, Paramedics and Pharmacists. Dr Tamara Cunningham is an experienced GP Trainer and will be teaching these interactive, online days.
Read moreThis online Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace package covers 8 modules to improve employee wellbeing and reduce risks of employee burnout, highlighting the need for resilience, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness at work.
Read moreBBO Training Ltd are excited to extend an invitation to you for our 'Men's Health Update Day' on 9th May, featuring the popular lecturer Dr. Tamara Cunningham.
Read moreTraining for: PCN staff including GP’s: Opportunity to practice basic suicide prevention skills in a psychologically safe setting (Risk assessment / formulation and safety planning)
Read moreThe NHS England Leadership Academy has ongoing events and opportunities available. Please click on the links below for more information
Read moreThis 1 day update course is designed for all non-medical prescribers to develop and maintain safe and effective prescribing practice.
Read moreOur Non-Medical Prescribing course prepares you to prescribe medicines from the British National Formulary (BNF) in your area of competence.
Read moreOur Interprofessional Programme designed to develop the skills, knowledge and attributes required for safe, appropriate, and cost-effective prescribing practice within the context of their specialist professional roles and the legislative and professional frameworks that govern their specific role.
Read moreThe new Oliver McGowan training on Learning Disability and Autism is being rolled out across health and social care in Hertfordshire and west Essex.
Read moreThe ICB Diabetes Project team has launched the online Diabetes 8 Care Process training programme.
Read moreOptimisation of Goal Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in Heart Failure. A novel service approach for heart failure patients in primary care.
Read moreExplore the topic of supporting people with asthma in the 21st century in our upcoming webinar, to be held on the 15th May 2024 at 19:00.
Read moreThis one day course aims to bring healthcare professionals from both disciplines together with the primary objective of learning from each other.
Read moreMonthly IPC and COVID guidance update webinars
Read moreThis course is aimed at any healthcare professional who participates in the assessment, management and delivery of care for people with or at risk of developing diabetes.
Read moreMinor Illness Course is a comprehensive program spanning two days, specifically designed for clinicians working in primary care such as pharmacists, nurses, physician associates, and paramedics.
Read moreThis 15-minute course aims to provide education and raise awareness of vulval cancer.
Read moreThis one-day course on Sexual Health in Primary Care is tailored for Nurses, Nurse Associates, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Professionals working within General Practice.
Read moreThe next CP training will be on Stoma Management in Primary Care, and will take place on Thursday 16th May at 1-2pm.
Read moreSTOMP/STAMP is a national programme to help prevent the over use of psychotropic medication in patients with LD, autism or both.
Read moreThe Tackling the Complexity of Managing Heart Failure Short Course allows the acquisition of both practical skills and clinical knowledge necessary to manage the complex needs of patients and carers from the early diagnostic phase through to end of life
Read moreThe conference aims to bring current and aspiring Caldicott Guardians together to understand current issues and the national context.
Read moreThis course will enable students to develop as leaders in the delivery of person centred care and the progression of research, skills and knowledge in relation to the care and management of the person with dementia and their family.
Read moreThis well established and respected two day course allows the candidate a chance to fully understand routine haematology and biochemistry results.
Read moreHEE have partnered with three of our regional Higher Education Institutes, linked to our medical schools, to develop and provide face-to-face teaching on the academic basis of educational supervision that supports the trainer in the areas of supervision they expected to provide.
Read moreThis half day session aims to provide healthcare workers with the theoretical/practical skills and knowledge required to safely fit and change pessaries.
Read moreZSA's FREE online training courses teach you the skills and confidence to have a potentially life-saving conversation with someone you’re worried about.
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