Enhancing Performance & Staying Well
This range of online workshops cover a variety of themes around performance and wellbeing transitions within training from utilising CBT approaches to avoid burnout to personal and professional effectiveness for stepping up into senior roles and much more.
Click on the workshop titles below to gain more information.
A 6 session weekly course starting Thursday 23rd March @ 6.30pm (online)
This 6 week online early evening course will be a safe, confidential space for doctors and dentists in training to learn about the thoughts and behaviours that can contribute to burnout and develop different skills which can help reduce the likelihood of burnout. Each week will focus on a different topic and will include introduction to relevant psychoeducation and CBT theories and frameworks as well as allowing time for discussions.
The first and last session will be 90 minutes long and all others will last 1 hour. All sessions start at 6:30pm and signup is for all 6 sessions. You will be sent joining instructions after registration nearer the start of the course.
Learning Objectives:
1) 23/03/23 Introduction to burnout; what it is. Using the Maslach score. Sleep, self-care and fatigue.
2) 30/03/23 Values and boundaries; living by our inner compass and how to set and maintain boundaries.
3) 6/04/23 Thought biases; negative thinking and the effects. Learning to recognise your critical thoughts and challenge them.
4) 13/04/23 Managing our emotions; the relationship between how we think and feel and how that affects us.
5) 20/04/23 Introduction to perfectionism; what does it mean to be perfectionist?
6) 27/04/23 Imposter syndrome; valuing ourselves and reflection on the course
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex or are part of a approved supervised HEE programme such as the I&R or IGPR schemes
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/cde8f0a6-632e-4f54-a118-33...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
Friday 24th March 10.00am-13.00pm
Monday 24th April 10.00am-13.00pm
The NHS long-term plan sets out a national vision for leadership that is both compassionate and diverse. In order for us to sustain inclusive cultures, we need to understand the skills and behaviours of compassionate and inclusive leadership. This will enable us to develop approaches to ensure we are all working at an individual and team level to promote leadership that has equity and compassion at the heart of it.
Learning Objectives
# Explore what compassionate and inclusive leadership means to you and your team
# Understand the four elements of a compassionate and inclusive leader and the importance of these life-long skills
# Appreciate the impact of unconscious bias and the importance of role modelling to cultivate the team, department and organisation that you work in
# Reflect on your ability to be self-compassionate and some areas to focus on beyond this session
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place:
Please select the workshop date you would like to attend
Fri 24th March 10am-13.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/02ef1a80-9f72-46a5-81bf-46...
Mon 24th April 10am-13.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/3bfbe0a9-0890-4fd0-90ce-9e...
If you require further information please contact: trevor.bibic@hee.nhs.uk
Friday 31st March 9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 27th April 14.00pm -17.00pm
In this workshop participants will be introduced to practical skills for making sense of and coping with uncertainty, worry and anxiety, using Cognitive Behavioral princinples and techniques.
The facilitator is will be Dr Lee David, an experienced GP, CBT therapist and CBT trainer with significant experience of working with and supporting health care professionals experiencing mental health difficulties.
Learning Objectives
# Understanding the impact of uncertainty in health care on clinicians and patients
# Use a CBT framework (5 areas model) for understanding links between anxiety and uncertainty
# Discover how anxious thinking styles and behaviours and can influence our practice and wellbeing
# Introduce the ACCEPTS and ABLE models for coping with uncertainty
# Explore how a three circles model can help to balance our emotional systems (threat, drive and self-care)
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place:
Please select the workshop date you would like to attend
Fri 31st March 9.30am-12.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/291d9b09-d0fb-4160-80ff-e2...
Thurs 27th April 14.30pm-17.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/2cb00cac-093b-40ef-a139-87...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
Monday 27th March 9.30am-16.30pm
Wednesday 31st May 9.30am-16.30pm
Help to set and maintain professional boundaries. This course provides guidance on setting and maintaining boundaries and remaining within safe limits. This one-day course is for those new to professional boundaries or needing a refresher. The course covers the fundamentals of boundary theory and practice, introducing participants to the core knowledge from experience, from research and the literature.
Learning Objectives
The session will include core concepts on boundaries, including Purpose, Concepts, Definitions, Power & Vulnerability, Self-Disclosure, Sexual attraction, Dual Relationships, Touch.
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place:
Please select which workshop date you wish to attend:
Mon 27th March 9.30am-16.30pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/4ed52fc7-4855-4156-9dee-4a...
Wed 31st May 9.30am-16.30pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/16a3c1a0-473e-460e-af2d-5e...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
Tuesday 28th March 9.30am-12.30pm
This online workshop is designed to equip you with the practical skills and strategies you need to succeed in today's fast-paced healthcare environment. Learn how to assert yourself with confidence, navigate challenging situations, and effectively prioritise and delegate tasks for better outcomes. Our facilitators will guide you through the ins and outs of giving feedback, redirecting less-than-ideal behaviour, and negotiating like a pro. With hands-on practice, we will provide you with valuable insights that you can apply to your personal context. You'll leave this webinar with tools to help you feel more confident about taking on increasing responsibility. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your professional skills and achieve your goals.
Learning Objectives
# Understand what high-quality assertiveness is and how to set yourself up to have higher quality interactions with the broad range of people you will encounter. We will also look at practical strategies for confidently feeding back to colleagues or re-directing less than ideal behaviour.
# Be able to use and try a practical negotiation structure for everyday use and also applicable for those more formal situations!
# Review strategies for managing volume and priority of your tasks as you take on more responsibility. Including how to delegate (not dump) strategically so that it works for both sides.
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/f9519f49-b89b-4c40-9e55-9e...
If you require further information please contact: trevor.bibic@hee.nhs.uk
Wednesday 29th March 9.30am-13.00pm
Wednesday 24th May 13.30pm-17.00pm
This half-day virtually-facilitated workshop is targeted at postgraduate doctors and dentists in training experiencing increased levels of stress and/or anxiety at key transition points in their career. The workshop is drawn from the evidence-based neuroscience and positive psychology of effective transformational change developed by Shirzad Chamine and his Positive Intelligence team.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to intercept and disrupt unhelpful negative thinking, rumination, procrastination, excessive worry, limiting beliefs
- Learn simple and effective strategies that can be used in real time increasing your self-awareness, self-regulation, focused attention and ability to make effective decisions that can have a positive impact on your performance, stress management, and overall wellbeing.
- Learn how to strengthen existing mental muscles and build new ones and support greater focus, empathy, adaptability, creativity, motivation and taking positive forward action
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You will have the opportunity to try simple quick techniques that can help increase your mental bandwidth, cognitive load and help futureproof your mental & physical health
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place:
Please select the workshop date you would like to attend
Wed 29th March 9.30am-13.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/55e61634-05f7-4c06-890d-b1...
Wed 24th May 13.30pm-17.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/1e504b54-176e-4d77-8ae3-f9...
If you require further information please contact: Lindsay.west@hee.nhs.uk
Tuesday 4th April 9.30am-12.00pm
Friday 19th May 9.30am-12.00pm
Learning Objectives
This is an online workshop for trainees wishing to consider how to approach bulling and harassment in the workplace. It will be facilitated by an Occupational Psychologist. Further details will follow soon
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place:
Please select the workshop date you wish to attend
Tuesday 4th April 9.30am-12.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/f4f40dec-ceb1-4120-a4f9-2e...
Friday 19th May 9.30am-12.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/4d191a86-ce7e-49e9-8574-27...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
Friday 21st April 9.00am-12.30pm
This safe and confidential half-day workshop is targeted to all post graduate doctors and dentists in training who have experienced the stress of a complaint or significant event. Complaints are an increasing feature of day to day work in the NHS and we can be better prepared, both in terms of reducing the risk and managing the impact when they occur.
The workshop will allow space for reflection, and for normalising challenging experiences. We will consider what it means to be vulnerable in practice, let go of our inner perfectionist, and learn to see vulnerability as a strength. The workshop will involve breakout rooms and feedback and will be highly participative and supportive.
The workshop will be facilitated by a highly experienced clinician, coach, supervisor and facilitator working in the NHS.
Learning Objectives
1) To learn about what might prompt a complaint
2) To provide a space for reflection
3) To consider healthy, constructive approaches in the light of a complaint
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/c5580be7-0129-44a1-82f6-05...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
Wednesday 19th April 9.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 1st June 14.00pm-17.00pm
This is an online workshop for trainees who struggle with planning and prioritisation. It will be facilitated by an Occupational Psychologist working.
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place:
Please select the date of the workshop you wish to attend
Wednesday 19th April 9.30am-12.30pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/b5be3ca1-3daf-495d-b050-dc...
Thursday 1st June 14.00pm-17.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/0ae360fa-1899-4cfa-90a8-4d...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-12.30pm
Tuesday 23rd May 2-5pm
This is an online workshop for trainees who struggle with concentration and focus. It will be facilitated by an Occupational Psychologist working.
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place:
Please select the workshop date you wish to attend
Tuesday 25th April 9.30am-12.30pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/977766c8-2105-4728-aae4-11...
Tuesday 23rd May 14.00pm-17.00pm: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/f3e0c2c9-d1d1-4265-96b7-4f...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
Wednesday 3rd May 9.30am-12.30pm
This is an online workshop for trainees wishing to improve their memory and recall. It will be facilitated by an Occupational Psychologist working.
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/98633ddf-8b46-4e44-829f-92...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk
Wednesday 31st May 13.30pm-17.00pm
This half-day virtually-facilitated workshop is targeted to postgraduate doctors and dentists in training and will be delivered by two highly-experienced Coaches, both working as doctors in the NHS. The workshop will introduce coaching models, and questioning styles, with opportunities for experiential learning in breakout rooms. By the end of the workshop, you will be equipped with coaching tools and techniques, and an understanding of when and where you can use them with confidence.
Learning Objectives
# An understanding of coaching
# When to use a coaching approach
# An introduction to the core skills
# Confidence in using the skills
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/94187884-3d57-45ea-a6bf-d7...
If you require further information please contact: naomi.craft@hee.nhs.uk
Friday 12th May 9.00am-16.30pm
This confidential online workshop is for any trainees wishing to consider issues relating to probity, honesty and ethical dilemmas related to work or training. It will be delivered by a member of the Clinic for Boundaries Studies. Further information will follow.
Eligibility
A requirement of attending is that you are a doctor/dentist and that:
- You hold a current training number for London or Kent, Surrey or Sussex
- Please see PSU's eligibility criteria for further information
Fee: £0
To book your place: https://lasepgmdeevents.hee.nhs.uk/events/psu/6fd24a77-5bcb-4291-9a28-e2...
If you require further information please contact: psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk