Finance Essentials (PSK4DEC25)

AvailabilityPlaces available (course only available for users whose main occupation is higher specialty training (st3-st8) or general practice training (st1-st4) or sas doctor)  Add to basket
SubjectProfessional Skills
DescriptionThis one-day online workshop introduces doctors in training to the fundamentals of NHS finance, from interpreting budgets to building business cases. It demystifies financial principles to empower clinical leaders to make informed decisions.
Additional information

Through interactive discussion, group work, and practical exercises, participants learn to navigate NHS finance and business case development. No prior financial knowledge or preparation is required. Ideal for future clinical leaders.

 

Joining Instructions

This is a virtual course, the joining instructions for the virtual meeting will be added to the documents section (above) before the course. Please ensure that you are able to access this before the course so that you are ready to join on the day.

Booking cancellation

Participants must make every effort to attend courses they have booked. If your availability changes after booking, please cancel your place through Maxcourse as soon as possible. This will release the place for colleagues on the waiting list.

If you need to cancel within 1 week of the course or the course has started and you are not able to attend, please email england.lsfdcourses.yh@nhs.net to give your apologies.

VenueVirtual (Zoom), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 4 December 2025, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturerSeventeen Seconds  View details
Target audience

This course is only available to late stage General Practice and Higher Specialty trainees within Yorkshire and the Humber.

Mandatory: Dentist, or Doctor, or Public Health Professional

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

To develop foundational financial literacy for clinical leadership in the NHS.

Objectives
  • Introduce basic NHS financial principles and terminology.
  • Explore how finance intersects with service delivery and quality. 
  • Provide tools for interpreting budgets and developing business cases.
Learning outcomes
  • Describe how NHS finances are structured and managed.
  • Interpret basic financial documents relevant to clinical leadership.
  • Begin drafting a business case for a service or project.