Understanding Finance and Developing Business Cases (PSK29SEP26)

AvailabilityPlaces available (course only available for users whose main occupation is general practice training (st1-st4) or higher specialty training (st3-st8) or sas doctor)  Add to basket
SubjectProfessional Skills
DescriptionThis full-day workshop is designed to enhance financial literacy and business case development skills for medical professionals. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of financial principles and practical techniques for budgeting, cost management, and revenue generation, crucial for effective decision-making in healthcare.
Additional information

The workshop provides hands-on experience in creating and assessing business cases through case studies and practical exercises. Participants will learn to develop compelling business cases, manage budgets effectively, and employ strategies to maximise revenue. Tools and techniques for presenting business cases to stakeholders will also be covered to secure approval and funding.

Booking courses

Please ensure that you check your availability before booking a place and add the booking to your diary / calendar. Please ensure that you also book the relevant study leave in advance with your employer.

Please refrain from booking multiple instances of the same course or course type to ensure that places are available to your colleagues. If a course is full, please add yourself to the waiting list and you will receive a notification if a place becomes available.

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.

VenueOnline (Zoom), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeTuesday 29 September 2026, 09:30 to 15:30
LecturerDoctors Training  View details
Target audience

This course is only available to General Practice and Higher Specialty trainees, and SAS Doctors within Yorkshire and the Humber.

Mandatory: Dentist, or Doctor, or Public Health Professional

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

The primary objective of this workshop is to equip healthcare professionals with the financial acumen and skills needed to develop and present robust business cases.

Objectives
  • Grasp the basics of financial literacy in healthcare, including key financial concepts, terminology, and principles.
  • Learn techniques for creating accurate budgets and forecasts, and understand their impact on healthcare decision-making.
  • Develop strategies for identifying, controlling, and reducing costs while maintaining quality of care.
Learning outcomes
  • Explore revenue streams, reimbursement models, and strategies to maximize revenue and improve financial performance.
  • Engage in practical exercises to craft compelling business cases, focusing on structure, content, and presentation.
  • Use tools and techniques to assess the viability of business cases and present them persuasively to stakeholders for approval and funding.