Please note that all our face to face courses are currently suspended. We and our partners are developing remote models to allow access to workshops flexibly. If you are registered to attend one of our courses, are on a waiting list or on our expression of interest list, we will contact you when further details are available.
Courses and Conferences
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| NEW - Virtual Group Support for Trainees |
We are pleased to confirm that we are now offering new dates. Monday November 2nd at 18:00 - 19:15 The groups will be small to provide a confidential, safe, and supportive space for sharing experiences, exploring dilemmas and challenges, and learning from each other. They will be facilitated by experienced doctors from the PSU team. |
Book your place here | psu.lase@hee.nhs.uk | |
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NEW - Virtual Session Stress and Examinations |
This two-hour virtual session covers tools and techniques for dealing with exam stress - session delivered by Richard Jones, Clinical Director, PHP Thursday 29th October 2020: 09:00 -11:00 Wednesday 25th November 2020: 09:00 -11:00 |
Book online |
SCCLS Team |
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NEW - Virtual Session Exam Preparation Workshop |
This multi-professional workshop aims to support trainees in preparation for their higher exams, including those who have been unsuccessful in previous examination attempts. It will cover areas including revision, planning and preparation strategies, exam techniques and performance anxiety. Wednesday 16th December 2020 : 14:00 - 17:00 |
Book online |
SCCLS Team |
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NEW - Virtual Session Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) Exam Preparation for GP Trainees only |
This workshop aims to provide an understanding of the working of the AKT and how to prepare for it. The workshop is designed for:
The virtual workshop will run over two half days : Thursday 5th & Thursday 12th November 2020 : 09:30 - 12:30 Thursday 14th & Thursday 21st January 2021 : 09:30 - 12:30 |
Book online |
SCCLS Team |
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NEW - Virtual Session The Consultant Interview: preparing for Success |
NEW for summer/autumn 2020 this half-day virtually-facilitated workshop is targeted to trainee doctors within 18 months of CCT. The workshop takes you through a series of practical steps to ensure you are well-prepared for the consultant selection process. The small group size - plus virtual breakout rooms - allows the opportunity to polish up your interview techniques, and give and receive feedback on mock interview responses. The workshop aims to not only help you identify a plan of action to prepare for success, but also to gain the confidence needed for a compelling interview.
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Book online |
Careers Unit
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NEW Virtual Session Developing your English for Clinical Practice |
This 3-day course (09:30-16:30), delivered via a virtual platform, will enable individuals to learn about ways to use the workplace resources to develop their English 'on the job' and have opportunity to practise situations they find challenging. The sessions are facilitated by specialist linguists who can give feedback on language, cultural factors, pronunciation, as well as professional communication skills. Tuesday 17th November 2020 - Day 1 (09:30 – 16:30) Tuesday 24th November 2020 - Day 2 (09:30 – 16:30) Thursday 10th December 2020 - Day 3 (09:30 – 16:30) Attendance required on all three days. |
Book on-line |
SCCLS Team |
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| Mixed 'drop in' groups |
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If you are a Foundation Trainee, please click here to express your interest If you are a Core Trainee, please click here to express your interest If you are a Specialty Trainee, please click here to express your interest |
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| V-space for SuppoRTT trainees |
A set of annotated slides following each session to support your learning and group engagement. |
For more informaton and to book your place,
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SuppoRTT Team |
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| V-space Doctors' Forum |
A set of annotated slides following each session to support your learning and group engagement. |
Please click here to express your interest by email | ||
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NEW - Virtual Session Individual session - Specialist communication skills and linguistic support (SCCLS) |
An individual two-hour session, currently being delivered via a virtual platform, working with a specialist educator and/or linguist and specialist role player as required to develop your communication skills for clinical practice Healthcare professionals typically apply for an individual session to:
December, January, February and March |
Book online |
SCCLS Team |
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NEW Work and wellbeing: finding your balance |
An interactive half day or full day session which aims to offer you fresh insight and practical approaches to finding balance, with a focus on sustainable wellbeing. January 2021 |
Express your interest |
SCCLS Team |
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NEW Enhancing your Consultation Skills |
Explore models of consultation, reflect on your challenges and practise tailored scenarios with specialist role players while developing your peer observation and feedback skills. This is a two-day course. January 2021 |
Express your interest |
SCCLS Team |
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NEW - Virtual Session Assertiveness in Clinical Practice |
This virtual workshop (2-hour session) aims to help you to express your needs and opinions more confidently to others whilst reducing the chances of confrontation and conflict. It will provide you with practical advice on saying what you want and dealing calmly with other people’s reactions in a range of situations. December 2020 |
SCCLS Team
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| English Pronunciation for Clinical Practice: accent reduction for non-native speakers |
Communicating clearly and confidently is essential. Even if your knowledge of English is excellent, you may sometimes have difficulty making yourself understood, or notice that colleagues often ask you to repeat what you have said. The course is open to all languages and will be facilitated by a phonetics expert. You will have the opportunity to address any specific challenges that you have experienced in spoken communication. January/February 2021 |
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SCCLS Team |
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Influence of Culture on Communication
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This is a full day workshop (09:00 - 17:00) which addresses the impact of language & culture on communication. Aims
January/February 2021 |
Express your interest |
SCCLS Team |
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Managing and Supporting Trainees in Difficult Situations Workshop (for Medical Education Leads) |
This workshop provides the opportunity to discuss cases of concern where there may be a particularly challenging aspect to the remediation process. Opportunity will be provided for attendees to discuss dilemmas and concerns in partnership with the Professional Support Unit's Individual Support Team. |
Ashley Mounsey |