Course Calendar

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09:00 Intending Trainer: Teaching on Consultation   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Intending Trainer: Teaching on Consultation (GP03JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual
Date: Fri 3 Jan 2025, 09:00 to 12:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Teaching the consultation: This course will give guidance on how to teach the consultation to a GP trainee and how to use the toolkit resource that is available to all trainers. An overview of how to teach the consultation, how to access material provided to the trainer and how to improve the trainees consultation skills

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09:00 Leadership & Management (Seventeen Seconds)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Leadership & Management (Seventeen Seconds) (PSk07JAN25b)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
3 Sessions: Starting on Tue 7 Jan 2025 at 09:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Are you a postgraduate doctor looking to develop your leadership skills so you can better care for patients, thrive in your career, and support yourself and those around you in your teams? Oh good, this is the course for you! Through your participation in this innovative blended learning course, you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to level up your leadership. Wherever you are on your leadership journey this course will help you to see that good leadership is very much attainable by everyone. In fact, you will come to realise that you are already doing it. Our bespoke leadership curriculum maps to the GMC GPCs and medical leadership competency framework. Materials are divided into themes and topics and are punctuated by three ‘in contact’ sessions, so that the learning is truly blended. This is a blended learning course. You will be given access to online materials via www.seventeenseconds.co.uk using the email attached to your Maxcourse account to complete in advance of and between the two ‘in-contact’ learning days, which will take place on Zoom. You will work through these materials and the in-contact days as a cohort, utilising principles of social, experiential, and blended learning.

09:00 Writing for Publication   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Writing for Publication (PSk07JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Tue 7 Jan 2025, 09:00 to 17:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: The skill of writing an article – and getting it published in a peer reviewed journal – is highly prized, but rarely taught. This one-day Zoom course concentrates on this skill, and in particular on the process of writing. Participants should bring an idea for an article, and during the day they will work this up in easy stages.

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09:20 Training the Trainers (Doctors Training)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Training the Trainers (Doctors Training) (PSk09JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
2 Sessions: Starting on Thu 9 Jan 2025 at 09:20
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: An exciting and engaging 2-day medical education course for trainees, delivered by experts in their field from DoctorsTraining. In the first session we will explore education theory, learning needs analysis, learning outcomes, constructive alignment and provide time for critically evaluate you own teaching plan. There will be an opportunity to look at different teaching strategies and modalities to understand the relative strengths, challenges, and opportunities to develop a full set of tools as an educator. The main focus of day 2 will be the role of an educator and supervisor of trainees, undergraduate students and members of the multi-professional team. This day will prepare senior trainees for a formal role as a clinical or educational supervisors and is aligned to the GMC’s 7 domains of trainer accreditation. The final section will give delegates the opportunity to explore future careers and leadership opportunities in medical education from our very experienced and diverse faculty. Between day 1 and day 2 delegates will be tasked with revising their teaching plan and delivering a training session to be observed by a peer from the course or their own supervisor; and completing a formal evaluation and personal reflection.

09:30 Neurodiversity Training for Line Managers   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Neurodiversity Training for Line Managers (FD09JAN25a)
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual
2 Sessions: Starting on Thu 9 Jan 2025 at 09:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Neurodiversity and Line Manager Awareness will consist of: Session 1: - Introduction to Neurobox & the course, - What is a Neurodiversity? The language surrounding this, - Looking at each Neurodiversity, strengths & challenges, - How does this effect someone in the workplace, - What are adjustments?, - How to support a colleague, - Q&A. Session 2: - Inclusivity, - Law surrounding disabilities, - What is a reasonable adjustment and how to provide them, - An exploration of some of the management challenges that can arise, - How to create an inclusive environment, - Managing challenges, - Q&A.

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09:30 Introduction to Educational Supervision   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to Educational Supervision (PC10JAN25a)
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual
Date: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a fully funded half day introductory course that will equip attendees with some educational theory, an understanding of educator Knowledge and skills requirement and an introduction to work based assessments (WBAs). This course is intended for clinicians working in primary and community care environments from the wider workforce professions and GPs who wish to explore how to support their staff better. It is aimed at those individuals in General Practice who have recently been asked to supervise staff and/or would like some fundamentals around the below elements of supervision.

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09:30 Mindfulness at Work and in Life (Half Day)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Mindfulness at Work and in Life (Half Day) (FD14JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Tue 14 Jan 2025, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: “Mindfulness at work and in life” is a half-day experiential course based on the 8 -week evidence-based MBSR course designed and researched by Prof Jon Kabat Zinn at Harvard. The course will cover several important aspects of mindfulness and encourage home practice to be carried out. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and linking to the reality of working in the NHS. The course is interactive with group work. We will explore the definition of mindfulness and its rationale. The day consists of meditation practices such as the sitting practice, the body scan and mindful movement. Relevant stress physiology will be discussed. We will touch upon the evidence base, the neuroscience and invite discussion to enhance learning. Mindful communication and the benefits of mindfulness in relationships will be discussed. At the end of the day, key learning points will be drawn out. There will be signposting to various mindfulness resources and tips on how to practice mindfulness at work and in your life.

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09:30 Research for the Specialty Trainee (2-Day)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Research for the Specialty Trainee (2-Day) (PSk16JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
2 Sessions: Starting on Thu 16 Jan 2025 at 09:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This interactive course will provide you with an insight into the practicalities of designing and delivering a clinical research project that is relevant to the NHS. This will include what reviewers and funders will be looking for, alongside how decisions are made about the cost effectiveness of treatments and ultimately how to ensure research makes a difference. Each stage of the process will include examples from a range of research projects which will be used to demonstrate the principles. Throughout there will be a focus on how to interpret and apply the evidence in the clinical setting. Although not a requirement of the course, for those wishing to design their own research project, the course presents an opportunity to draft an outline proposal that takes into consideration the key components.

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09:00 Clinical Skills and Simulation for Returning Trainees   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Clinical Skills and Simulation for Returning Trainees (RTT17JAN25)
Venue: Montagu Clinical Simulation Centre, Mexborough - Doncaster
Date: Fri 17 Jan 2025, 09:00 to 16:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This one-day course for those returning to training utilises a blended approach of presentations, group work and clinical skills / simulation-based learning provided within a safe environment to refresh the assessment of the acutely unwell patient and basic skills. This course is not suitable for parents to bring their children with them.

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09:00 Training the Trainers (Seventeen Seconds)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Training the Trainers (Seventeen Seconds) (PSk20JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
2 Sessions: Starting on Mon 20 Jan 2025 at 09:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Do you want to develop your competence as a teacher or trainer? Are you interested in a career in medical education? Whether you are just starting out, or have some experience already, sign up now for this innovative blended learning course that will help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to level up as a medical educator. This is a blended learning course. You will be given access to online materials via www.seventeenseconds.co.uk using the email attached to your Maxcourse account to complete in advance of and between the two ‘in-contact’ learning days, which will take place on Zoom. You will work through these materials and the in-contact days as a cohort, utilising principles of social, experiential, and blended learning.

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09:30 Building Personal and Professional Wellbeing (The Challenge of Change) for Returning Trainees   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Building Personal and Professional Wellbeing (The Challenge of Change) for Returning Trainees (RTT21JAN25)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Tue 21 Jan 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This one day programme equips attendees with the skills to potentially lead a stress free life.

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09:30 CVs, Applications & Interviews   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: CVs, Applications & Interviews (PSk22JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 09:30 to 16:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This participative course covers a wide range of topics to help you improve your CV, application form answers and interview performance! Topics covered include building an excellent CV - content, layout and presentation, common application form questions and strategies for answering them effectively, models to help structure answers to common types of interview questions, self-presentation tips, body language and non-verbal communication, handling difficult questions and “interview blocks” – all helping you to deliver positive and effective interview answers!

10:00 How to Process Difficult Emotions (for Returning Trainees)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: How to Process Difficult Emotions (for Returning Trainees) (RTT22JAN25)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Wed 22 Jan 2025, 10:00 to 14:45
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: In our everyday lives, we experience a range of emotions. This can be challenging to navigate and we may find ourselves in emotional reactivity. In this course, you’ll discover helpful strategies to recognise, process and respond to difficult emotions. As a result, you will access greater calm, balance and clarity.

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09:00 Educational Theory for Intending Trainers   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Educational Theory for Intending Trainers (GP23JAN25)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 09:00 to 16:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This is an interactive course to support your development in using educational theory and ideas to support trainees (particularly GP trainees but trainees or other disciplines too). This course assumes prior completion of the required online Educational Supervisor course. It may be beneficial if practical to complete this as one of the later elements of your ‘pathway to GP trainer’ courses

09:30 Intending GP Trainer - Educational Difficulties in GP Training   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Intending GP Trainer - Educational Difficulties in GP Training (GP23JAN25 (1))
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This course is only open to prospective GP Trainers who have been accepted onto the trainer pathway. This is one of the mandatory courses that need to be completed. This course will give you an understanding of the difficulties that some doctors in training may experience whilst undertaking GP Training. The course will help you spot the signs that a doctor in training may be struggling, outline how to document these concerns and will discuss the help and support available to you and your doctor in training.

09:30 Introduction to Clinical Supervision   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Introduction to Clinical Supervision (PC23JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual
Date: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 09:30 to 12:30
Course style: Workshop
Catering: Not applicable
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a fully funded half day introductory course that will equip attendees with basic skills and knowledge to provide clinical supervision within the workplace. This course is intended for clinicians working in primary and community care environments from the wider workforce professions and GPs who wish to explore how to support their staff better. It is aimed at those individuals in General Practice who have recently been asked to supervise staff and/or would like some fundamentals around the below elements of supervision.

09:30 Returning to Work: Managing Stress and Improving Self-Care   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Returning to Work: Managing Stress and Improving Self-Care (RTT23JAN25)
Venue: Online (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 23 Jan 2025, 09:30 to 15:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: With the demands of working in the NHS, it’s important for staff to prioritise self-care to prevent burnout and ensure they can provide the best care possible for their patients and remain motivated at work. This workshop equips individuals with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in their roles.

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09:00 Intending GP Trainer - WPBA (workplace-based assessments)   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Intending GP Trainer - WPBA (workplace-based assessments) (GP24JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual
Date: Fri 24 Jan 2025, 09:00 to 16:00
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: Suitable for intending trainers to be completed prior to being appointed an associate trainer or prior to submitting an application to become a GP trainer. It is not intended for experienced trainers. - Are you looking to fit the pieces of the jigsaw together and become more confident in conducting WPBA, (CBDs and COTs)? - Do you want to know how your assessments compare with your peers? - Do you want an opportunity to spend a day with a GP Educator who have similar amount of experience as you? This course will explain the mandatory workplace-based assessments that trainees need to complete and give practical advice on how to undertake these with a GP trainee in practice.

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09:30 Interpersonal Communication Skills   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Interpersonal Communication Skills (PSk27JAN25)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
2 Sessions: Starting on Mon 27 Jan 2025 at 09:30
Course style: Workshop
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: A two day course, offering opportunity for small group role play practise of communication skills with 2 facilitators, and 6 scenarios plus space to create further role plays tailored specifically to participant needs. Access to presentation and supplementary information on a range of communication skills areas.

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10:00 Myers Briggs Step 1   Availability: Course has taken place
Title: Myers Briggs Step 1 (TEF30JAN24)
Venue: Virtual (Zoom), - Virtual
Date: Thu 30 Jan 2025, 10:00 to 15:00
Course style: Workshop
Catering: Not applicable
CPD: 0.000 points
Cost: No charge
Description: This is a single day interactive workshop looking at a commonly used psychometric test – the Myers Briggs Type Indicator.