Specialty Training- Advanced Communication (NW261124C)

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SubjectClinical Communication
DescriptionA highly interactive session featuring practical exercises in pairs, small groups, and full‑group discussion. Participants will explore and apply effective methods of teamworking and communication, with a focus on strengthening collaboration with colleagues and enhancing interactions with patients and families. Activities are designed to build confidence, deepen understanding, and translate communication principles into real-world practice
Additional information

Please arrive at 9am for registration to start promptly at 9:30am

Tea, coffee and water are provided at Altrincham, you are welcome to bring your own cold lunch, however we are unable to heat any food at the venue. There are a number of cafes and shops just outside if you would like to go out at lunch time.

 

This course is for Dental Specialty Trainees in the North West only

VenueSeminar Room 1 , North West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeTuesday 24 November 2026, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersJon Trevor & Dr Esther Waterhouse  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Specialty Trainee

Development outcomeA, B, D
Course styleWorkshop
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To introduce advanced communication techniques through practical, improv-based skills

Objectives

To introduce improvisational skills, attitudes, and mindsets that can aid teamworking, leadership, followership, and interpersonal communication.

Learning outcomes

Increased understanding of the principles that underpin effective interpersonal and team communication.

Insight into the attitudes, mindsets and behaviours that support constructive dialogue, collaboration and relationship‑building.

Awareness of communication barriers and the factors that influence clarity, trust and psychological safety.

Enhanced appreciation of adaptive communication approaches for diverse professional and clinical contexts.

Greater confidence in recognising how communication choices shape teamwork, leadership and followership dynamics.