Course Calendar

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09:00 Supervisor Training Modules 1-3   Availability: Places available
Title: Supervisor Training Modules 1-3 (SW26-051)
Venue: via MS Teams or Zoom, - - Virtual
Date: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 09:00 to 13:00
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 3.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This is for those wishing to become a Clinical Supervisor - to book a place, please email: england.facultydevelopment.sw@nhs.net

13:30 Supervisor Training Modules 4-5   Availability: Places available
Title: Supervisor Training Modules 4-5 (SW26-052)
Venue: via MS Teams or Zoom, - - Virtual
Date: Mon 13 Apr 2026, 13:30 to 16:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 3.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This is for those already accredited as Clinical Supervisors wishing to become Educational Supervisors - to book a place, please email: england.facultydevelopment.sw@nhs.net

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09:30 Small Group Facilitation Skills 1.5 Day Course - Taunton   Availability: Fully booked
Title: Small Group Facilitation Skills 1.5 Day Course - Taunton (SGFS25-003)
Venue: Various, Virtual
2 Sessions: Starting on Mon 20 Apr 2026 at 09:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Getting the best out of small groups - a facilitation skills course to help you to allow small groups to survive and thrive in the NHS. PLEASE NOTE: Day 1 - half day online. Day 2 - at South West House, Blackbrook Park Ave, Taunton TA1 2PE

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09:00 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for ES/CS/SAS   Availability: Only 10 places available
Title: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for ES/CS/SAS (SW26-029)
Venue: via MS Teams or Zoom, - - Virtual
Date: Tue 21 Apr 2026, 09:00 to 12:30
Course style: Webinar
Catering: N/A
CPD: 3.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a widely utilised psychological practice to support people to change, focusing especially on those less ready. This introductory and interactive session focuses on the method and offers participants the opportunity to consider their own current practice. The session will introduce some of the skills that underpin the method. This short session precedes the full skilled MI training 2- day workshop

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09:20 Supporting the Doctor Returning to Training and Less than Full Time Trainee for ES/CS/SAS   Availability: Places available
Title: Supporting the Doctor Returning to Training and Less than Full Time Trainee for ES/CS/SAS (DT26-003)
Venue: TBC, TBC - Virtual
Date: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 09:20 to 12:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 3.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: To equip supervisors with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively support doctors returning to training and those working LTFT, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal performance in their roles.

17:30 Good Medical Practice and Sexual Misconduct   Availability: Places available
Title: Good Medical Practice and Sexual Misconduct (GMC25-008)
Venue: via MS Teams or Zoom, - - Virtual
Date: Wed 22 Apr 2026, 17:30 to 19:00
Course style: Webinar
Catering: N/A
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: The aim of this session is to think about what poor behaviours are, reflect on their impact, explore the relationship with Good Medical Practice and understand what can be done to stop inappropriate behaviour.

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09:20 Advanced Communication Skills Masterclass - International Medical Graduates (without actors) - for Doctors in Training   Availability: Places available
Title: Advanced Communication Skills Masterclass - International Medical Graduates (without actors) - for Doctors in Training (DT26-004)
Venue: TBC, TBC - Virtual
Date: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 09:20 to 15:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 6.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This masterclass is tailored for international medical graduates aiming to refine their communication skills and model exceptional professional behaviours in diverse and complex situations. Led by a senior trainer from DoctorsTraining, with support from experienced medical education actors, this workshop provides interactive exercises and expert guidance to enhance proficiency in navigating challenging communication scenarios. Participants will gain advanced skills in effective communication, including overcoming barriers such as cultural and linguistic differences. The workshop focuses on techniques for active listening, empathy, and giving constructive feedback. Emphasis is placed on understanding nonverbal communication, improving assertiveness, and building cross-cultural competence to foster a more effective and supportive healthcare environment.

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09:20 Support Residents to Manage Stress and Enhance Mental Fitness for ES/CS/SAS   Availability: Places available
Title: Support Residents to Manage Stress and Enhance Mental Fitness for ES/CS/SAS (DT26-005)
Venue: TBC, TBC - Virtual
Date: Fri 24 Apr 2026, 09:20 to 15:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 5.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This workshop supports trainers to better understand and promote mental fitness among residents, equipping them with practical strategies to foster resilience, self-awareness and sustainable performance in training. Participants will explore how to recognise early signs of stress, create psychologically safe learning environments, and hold effective 1:1s that support development and mental fitness. The session empowers trainers to support residents in building the habits, mindset and coping skills essential whilst working in high-pressure clinical settings and sustaining long-term career fulfilment.

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18:30 Understanding GMC concerns and complaints processes’   Availability: Only 3 places available
Title: Understanding GMC concerns and complaints processes’ (GMC25-009)
Venue: via MS Teams or Zoom, - - Virtual
Date: Mon 27 Apr 2026, 18:30 to 20:00
Course style: Webinar
Catering: N/A
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Demystifying GMC concerns and complaints processes data and trends: In this session we will consider the role of the GMC and our standards in relation to how we deal with concerns. We will review patterns of complaints that we receive and how we deal with those, providing doctors with a fuller understanding of how our investigation and fitness to processes work.

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09:30 Influencing & Engaging for Change for Doctors in Training   Availability: Places available
Title: Influencing & Engaging for Change for Doctors in Training (SW26-095)
Venue: TBC, TBC - Virtual
Date: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 6.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This workshop focuses on how to offer others the invitation to change (behaviour, attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs) and embrace new ways in a committed way.

09:30 Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring Skills for ES/CS/SAS   Availability: Places available
Title: Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring Skills for ES/CS/SAS (SW26-013)
Venue: via MS Teams or Zoom, - - Virtual
Date: Tue 28 Apr 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Webinar
Catering: N/A
CPD: 6.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This workshop focuses on introducing the concepts relating to coaching and mentoring and providing participants with practical models to utilise.

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09:20 Feedback and Challenging Conversations for ES/CS/SAS   Availability: Places available
Title: Feedback and Challenging Conversations for ES/CS/SAS (DT26-002)
Venue: TBC, TBC - Virtual
Date: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 09:20 to 12:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 3.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: The objective of this course is to provide attendees with practical skills and strategies for delivering effective feedback, managing challenging conversations, and supporting reflective practice, thereby improving communication and professional interactions.

09:20 Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring   Availability: Places available
Title: Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring (SW25-130)
Venue: via MS Teams or Zoom, - - Virtual
Date: Wed 29 Apr 2026, 09:20 to 16:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 6.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Explore the essentials of coaching and mentoring in our dynamic workshop tailored for healthcare professionals. This engaging session, led by seasoned experts, offers practical tools and techniques designed to enhance your coaching and mentoring practices, empowering you to support colleagues and trainees effectively. Dive deep into the principles and practices of coaching and mentoring, discovering how to apply these methods to foster professional growth. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you will gain actionable skills to improve communication, feedback, and overall mentoring effectiveness in your healthcare setting.

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09:20 Career Counselling Skills for ES/CS/SAS   Availability: Places available
Title: Career Counselling Skills for ES/CS/SAS (DT26-001)
Venue: TBC, TBC - Virtual
Date: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 09:20 to 12:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 3.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with effective tools and frameworks, including the 4-stage approach and ROADS to Success, for supporting trainees in understanding their career drivers, making informed choices, and developing actionable career plans.

09:20 Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Doctors for ES/CS/SAS   Availability: Places available
Title: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Doctors for ES/CS/SAS (DT26-006)
Venue: TBC, TBC - Virtual
Date: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 09:20 to 15:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: N/A
CPD: 5.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: The objective of this initiative is to promote understanding of neurodiversity among doctors, and to identify effective strategies for supporting both neurodiverse and neurotypical trainees and colleagues.