Self Development

Section 1a CNTW opportunities Programmes/workshops/development – for all
Duration/ Frequency
Qualification
Aimed at
Further information
Collective Leadership and Management Development Programme Standalone development opportunities
Once only (number of modules dependent on role)
N/A
All staff, service users and carers
Everyone has a role to play in leading the organisation.

Groups/teams/individuals will explore what this means for them and how together they are responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality care and services.

Information available from:
Claire.baxter@cntw.nhs.uk
For service users and carers you will participate in Module 1 of this programme and then have the option of joining the Trusts Leadership Development Programme for Service Users and Carers – see next section.

For staff, it is likely that you will undertake this programme with your team but there are several standalone development opportunities you can access via the CNTW academy.
Trusts Leadership Development Programme for Service Users and Carers,
Once only
N/A
Service Users & Carers
For more information please contact your Involvement Coordinator. For more development opportunities see the self-directed learning box at the end of this section or contact your Involvement Coordinator.
Clinical Supervision
Once only, refresh as required
N/A
Clinical staff (non-medical)
A short session for colleagues who receive Clinical Supervision Access via CNTWAcademy@NTW.nhs.uk
Clinical Supervision skills
Once only, refresh as required
N/A
Clinical staff (non-medical)
A short session for colleagues who deliver Clinical Supervision Access via CNTWAcademy@NTW.nhs.uk
Coaching support for self
Max 6, 1-hour sessions
N/A
staff
For colleagues who want to become coaches.

Access via CNTW academy
Information available for Claire.Baxter@cntw.nhs.uk
Books on coaching available from library
Coaching skills
2 days
N/A
All staff
For colleagues who want to become coaches

Access via CNTW academy
Information available for Claire.Baxter@cntw.nhs.uk
Books on coaching available from library
Mentoring support for self (career dev)
On-going
N/A
All staff
For colleagues who will benefit from exploring their career options with a mentor.

Contact: Claire.Baxter@cntw.nhs.uk
Shadowing opportunity
1 – 2 days max
N/A
All staff
To be agreed with Line Manager
O.I. Collaborative (OIC) membership
Min 8 hours p.a. or participation in 1 x O.I. intervention
N/A
All interested staff
Members of the OIC will have (or develop) skill, expertise, enthusiasm that can be used to support ongoing development of the organisation. Minimum participation as detailed and additional CPD opportunities will be available.

For more information contact
Claire.baxter@cntw.nhs.uk
Statutory & Mandatory Training
Circa 8 hours pa
N/A
All staff
ESR My Portal
NHS Ambassador Scheme membership
Up to 1/2-day pa
N/A
All staff
Voluntary role – local schools & communities, raising awareness for NHS jobs/career opportunities.
To be agreed with Line Manager.

To be supported by Line Manager.
Information via info@educationandemployers.org
Faculty Development Programme
Varies
N/A
specific to approved trainers
Training/CPD aimed at trainers – an annual programme that covers a range of topics linked to, e.g. supervision, feedback, supporting trainees in difficulty.

Contact Karen.peverell@cntw.nhs.uk
Trainee Development Programme
Varies
N/A
Focussed at specific medical trainee groups,
Clinical post grad teaching, including incorporate simulation-based training.

Information via Medical education Team Karen.peverell@cntw.nhs.uk
Simulation training
Varies
N/A
Medical and non-medical colleagues
For details of Simulation training please contact the Medical education Team. An example of non-specific Sim training is MHS Tribunal training.

Information via Medical education Team Karen.peverell@cntw.nhs.uk
Research awareness raising programme
3 days
N/A
All staff with an interest in developing R&D skills
Delivered in collaboration with Local Clinical Research Network, Accessed via research@cntw.nhs.uk

Books on research methods available from library.
Non-medical Research Internship Programme
Annual bespoke programme
Non-medical staff with an interest in developing R&D skills
Bespoke training opportunity to utilise funding to access training opportunities such as master’s in research programmes.

Information via research@cntw.nhs.uk
Clinical Audit training
3 hours (short video modules)
N/A
All clinical staff with an interest in quality improvement
Video modules, accessed via clinical audit team
CRN funded non-medical research awareness raising and opportunities for involvement.
Annual Course
N/A
Anyone depending on interest and experience
Online modules Accessed via R&D research@cntw.nhs.uk
Literature searching and using e-resources
Learner driven
N/A
Open to all staff interested in sourcing research evidence online
Bespoke training sessions available from CNTW Library and Knowledge Service
Appraising the quality of evidence
3 hours (7 short modules)
N/A
All staff interested in evidence-based practice or research
Free online modules provided by library: http://bit.ly/CAmodules
Journal clubs
As required
N/A
All staff
Guide to setting up your own journal club to discuss published clinical research available
Self -directed learning
Learner driven
N/A
People with lived mental health experience, their families & their friends
The patient & Carer Involvement Team works with Recovery Colleges to support/promote learning & development opportunities.

Courses/opinionizes are promoted as they arise, examples include: – how to sleep well, anxiety & depression awareness, coaching – unlocking your potential, aromatherapy.

For more information contact Ashton.davidson@cntw.nhs.uk
Self-directed reading/learning
Learner driven
N/A
All staff
Search the CNTW library catalogue and register
Self -directed learning
Learner/ Role driven
N/A
Based on role & individual dev’ needs
CNTW Academy provides/promotes a wide offer for example PMVA, Foundation in Physical H, Human factors in investigation.

For more information contact CNTWAcademy@ntw.nhs.uk
Section 1b – External opportunities – Programmes/workshops/development – for all
Duration
Qualification
Aimed at
Further information
North East & Yorkshire Leadership Academy Masterclasses
1 day
N/A
All staff
Cultural Ambassadors Programme
tbc
N/A
Staff from a BAME background
Training supports Ambassadors to sit as part of an investigation team or as members of the decision making panels for grievances and disciplinary hearings where BAME members of staff are involved to: – identify& explore further issues of culture, behaviour where staff may be being treated less favourably or where there is potential discrimination or bias.

Accessed via www.rcn.org.uk
Clinical, Postgraduate teaching
Varies
Varies
Medical colleagues
Significant offer available through Health Education England and Royal colleges – Contact direct
What is Health Research (MOOC)?
3 hours over 3 weeks
N/A
All Staff
Runs x3 per year information available at NIHR Learn
Good Clinical Practice in Research
Variable
Variable
Clinical staff
Online course Accessed via NIHR Learn
NIHR/HEE Research Fellowships/Internships
6 months to 1 year
Depends on programme from Post-graduate to post-Doctoral
Anyone depending on interest and experience
Pre- and post-doctoral Accessed via NIHR Academy
Professional Doctorate / PhD
2-3 years
PhD/Prof Doc
Anyone depending on interest and experience
Northumbria and Sunderland Universities Contact R&D Department (research@cntw.nhs.uk)
Florence Nightingale for Nursing Associates
Circa 9 days
N/A
Nursing Associates working in a Mental Health setting
A leadership programme (partnership between HEE and Florence Nightingale Foundation) to enhance the career of NA caring & supporting those with mental illness. Content includes leadership style, confidence, impact, change, career progression, celebration event & Awards Ceremony.

Promoted internally.

Information available on
admin@florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk
Florence Nightingale for Mental Health Nurses
Circa 9 days
N/A
Mental Health Nurses
A leadership programme to enhance the careers of nurses caring & supporting people with mental illness.

Colleagues will benefit from a leadership programme and senior leadership support to develop as leaders, to improve patient and health outcomes (partnership between HEE and FN Foundation).

Content includes confidence, impact, influencing change, service improvement dn career progression, celebration and publication event and entry to Westminster Abbey service.

Information available on
admin@florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk
Developing Patient Citizen Leader Programme (Service Users &Carers)
Typically, 4 days.
N/A
Patient Governors, Lay member reps, members of patient or carer groups in our communities If you are a staff member and hold any of these additional roles, then this course is applicable to you
The programme aims to increase patient & citizen involvement in service improvement initiatives & planning. Open to individuals who are or wish to become patient/citizen leaders in our communities.

Content Includes an introduction to key skills, knowledge & qualities required to engage positively & effectively in the wider health and care system.

Email
ccda-tr.NELAcademy@nhs.net
Health Literacy awareness
1 hour
N/A
All staff
Develops understanding of the role health literacy plays in making sure everyone has enough knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence to use health information and to navigate health and social care systems.

www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/health-literacy
How to search the literature effectively
3 hours (7 short modules)
No
Open to all staff interested in sourcing research evidence online
Online modules via eLfH:
www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/literature-searching/
Bespoke training sessions also available from CNTW Library and Knowledge Service.

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