General Practice Nurse

Our continued close working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders throughout Hertfordshire and West Essex as well as the East of England, means we are able to support you, wherever you are in your general practice nurse career. The Training Hub will be able to provide mentors to help with your transition into primary care or coaching to support your ongoing career; access to information on funding, development and training offers to help enhance and embed core fundamentals and progress your career pathway.

Womens's Health Pocket Guide

The RCN has updated this easy to use reference tool for nurses click here

GPN Notice Board

Access General Practice Nurse updates and information at a click

Support for Pre-Registration Student Nurses

To find out more about support for student nurses click here

Knowledge and Library Services for Nurses and Midwives

Access to trusted evidence and information click here

Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor roles and training

For information on supporting and supervising students and junior colleagues click here

Sexual and Reproductive Health

For information on NHS Digital's YouTube series on contraception, please click here

The General Practice Nurse Education Network

Training and development resource for GPNs, developed by The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) click here

Clinical Supervision

For more information on Clinical Supervision for General Practice Nurses please click here

Training and Development Opportunities:

This course will provide delegates with a practical guide to summarising medical records in their practice.

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For 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).

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This CPD-accredited learning package is for people with experience of working with patients who have asthma; it is designed to update and refresh their knowledge and know how. 

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License for CDEP Courses - CDEP has five levels (as per the UK Diabetics Competency Framework.

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This topic is designed to raise awareness of the impact of living with a learning disability, autism and diabetes

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As NHS Digital continue to prepare to launch the new cervical screening management system (CSMS), they have launched the first of two training modules on the Learning Hub.

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For all professionals who come into contact with children and young people with asthma.

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working together to provide a range of help and support for people with memory problems or affected by dementia in Hertfordshire.

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This course will enable the attendee to understand, recognise and use appropriate assessments as part of a systematic approach to improve the quality of assessment and outcomes of care for older people in acute or intermediate care settings.

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This full-day course designed to provide you with the latest information and updates in the field of contraception.

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This CPD accredited theoretical update for cytology has been developed for practitioners who are trained to take cervical samples.

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The 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.

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Aimed at Nurses and AHPs working in General Practice to develop competency in managing patients with diabetes based around the TREND nursing competency framework

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Develop 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).

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A review of the theory and practice of ear irrigation using the Propulse irrigator for those currently undertaking ear irrigation in their workplace.

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For all leaders and managers in care and health we hope that this provides access to a range of development resources, signposts you to links for information and opportunities with a variety of topics together.

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ED2 builds on the core dermatology skills covered in Essential Dermatology 1 (ED1) by considering itch, skin presentations at specific sites, paediatrics and a review of inflammatory disorders.

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Our course will give you the fundamental skills to provide safe, effective and evidence-based care for your patients.

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This course provides the essential knowledge and information to prepare staff with confidence in how to manage loss and grief, for their patients and significant others. Bereavement and loss are frequently unaddressed topics within health care.

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The Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS Training Hub have set up a collaborative research forum. We are keen for all clinicians and/or practices to be part of this forum.

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The Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Care Record ensures that the people caring for you have up-to-date information when they need it.

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This two day foundation course follows the guidelines of the National Minimum Standards for Registered Healthcare Practitioners (2018) for immunisation training.

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This course meets the mandatory requirements of the National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training (2015).

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This comprehensive program is tailored for experienced Practice Nurses, ANP’s, ENP’s, Paramedics, and Pharmacists who seek to enhance their proficiency in this vital area.

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Introduction to Immunisation & Injection Techniques for HCAs

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This comprehensive two-day course serves as an invaluable introduction to menopause care within the primary care setting. Understanding menopause,

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The Introduction to Travel Health Course comprises two days learning and follows the curriculum for registered healthcare practitioners as described in the 'Good Practice Guidance for Providing a Travel Health Service' document.

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Delivered in partnership by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and Health Education England (HEE) elearning for healthcare (elfh), e-IRMER is a free training resource.

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This course aims to identify patients at risk of frailty and to consider the best course of management.

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A webinar to raise awareness of the shared risk factors between obesity, diabetes, and cancer.

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Interactive 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.

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This 1-day NMP Update course is designed for primary care health professionals seeking to enhance their prescribing skills and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in general practice.

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The new Oliver McGowan training on Learning Disability and Autism is being rolled out across health and social care in Hertfordshire and west Essex.

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We are excited to launch a series of interactive GPN Leadership Fundamentals Modules, developed exclusively for General Practice Nurses and Nurse Practitioners.

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The NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (2018) require that registrants who facilitate learning and assess students must be prepared for these roles.

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Please see below a list of Hospice's across Hertfordshire and West Essex which offer an education programme. Please use the links under each hospice to find out more.

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Monthly IPC and COVID guidance update webinars

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 We are pleased to share with you our Primary Care Mental Health update by Hertfordshire Talking Therapies.

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PITstop 2.5-day advanced diabetes course focusing on supporting people with type 2 diabetes on more complex medication regimens, including GLP-1 and insulin initiation and ongoing support.

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An informative online event where we will discuss managing epilepsy in children and young people.

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This 15-minute course aims to provide education and raise awareness of vulval cancer.

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For the ECF 24/25, each practice must nominate a ‘Reducing Harm from Medicines’ Champion who will be required to attend 2 hours of training provided by PMOT on deprescribing/overprescribing/IMPACT tool.

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Join our Dermatology Training Programme designed specifically for primary care clinicians.

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New Sepsis e-Learning available online

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This Spirometry Interactive Blended Online Learning Package including ARTP assessment access course is designed for healthcare professionals who are responsible for performing, recording and interpreting spirometry in adults, or a combination of these.

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STOMP/STAMP is a national programme to help prevent the over use of psychotropic medication in patients with LD, autism or both.

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This is a whistle-stop tour through cardiovascular disease, including risk factors – hypertension and dyslipidaemia as well as lifestyle – coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, atrial fibrillation and heart failure.

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Course fee: Fully funded*, and only available for providers within the Herts & West Essex Integrated Care System

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Travel health is a fast moving field of practice and although services were severely impacted with the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers are seeking advice once more and practitioners are very busy again. 

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This 2-day course is intended to give practitioners and introductory overview of several mental health conditions.

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We are excited to announce the launch of our updated Safe Surgeries e-learning course.

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As women are now living longer, genital prolapse is becoming an ever-increasing problem.

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ZSA'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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Apr 2024

Promotion of Herts and West Essex Healthier Together website – tailored toolkit for HWE ICS

While the arrival of slightly warmer weather in the spring can often hold coughs and colds at bay, the new season can also bring other challenges to our family’s health.

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Mar 2023

Primary Care Lunch Time Webinars 2022-2023

Come and join our lunch time webinars, they are open to all primary care colleagues (clinical and non-clinical). Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Dates and planned agenda below