SGPET Weekly Update - Mon 29 Apr 2024
Date sent: Monday 29 April 2024
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
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The South Somerset Education Evening is on the 21st May and we are pleased to have Catherine Cassell and Karen Baker from the diabetes recovery programme attending. They will be passing on the knowledge they have gained from working with practices to improve their diabetes care, invaluable to us all in times of rising numbers and complexity of patients with diabetes. The evening is at the Prince of Wales on Ham Hill and there will be food provided.
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NHSE Funding Available for IP/NMP & GPN Fundamentals for 2024-25: NHS England has agreed to reimburse the tuition fees for 8 places on an Independent/Supplementary (NMP) Prescribing course and 8 places for Nurses to access a GPN Fundamentals Programme.
To take advantage of this opportunity please email Linda.Bickerton1@nhs.net, stating the practice name, applicant name, email address and programme details before applying for the course. Funding will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis and practices will be notified by the Training Hub if funds have been approved and the next steps. Approved applicants must apply directly to the University of their choice and secure a place by 31st May 2024. -
Leadership Education Opportunity for Lead Practice and PCN Nurses - Somerset Training Hub has funding available to support Lead Practice and PCN Nurses who are keen to develop their leadership ability and expand their skills to support the recruitment/retention of nurses within their practice/PCN. Practice Nurses aspiring to a leadership role can also apply for funds.
The suite of courses is available to choose from here . As well as providing funds to pay for the course fees in full, additional funds will be paid to cover some overtime or backfill costs. The total amount that will be reimbursed to the practice is included on the spreadsheet. Funds will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
The Request Form in should be completed in full (including practice bank account details) and submitted to somersetlmc.sth.office@nhs.net to request funding. Practices will be responsible for booking and paying for the courses requested. It is recommended to wait until funding is confirmed before booking the course. Practices must respond to a short questionnaire in 6-12 months regarding the use of the funds. Closing date for applications will be 31st May 2024 or earlier if all funds available are committed prior to this date.
EXTERNAL EVENTS/RESOURCES
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How does valuing diversity in our primary care teams positively impact care and team morale? Affina Organisation Development (AOD) are hosting a 1-hour webinar on 4th July - 9.30 to 10.30 to explore Diversity and inclusion through a team lens with Banji Adewumi, MBE, Director of EDI at the University of Greenwich. Drawing on her own experiences, Banji invites you to learn more about better valuing diversity and facilitating inclusion in your teams. Contact dani.cohen@affinaod.com to register your interest and please feel free to extend this invitation to any colleagues who might be interested.
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Somerset Career Navigator service providing a free, impartial service to Health - Happy to visit to meet colleagues, join team meetings, support staff training, etc please do not hesitate to contact. Also pleased to hear from individuals directly who feel a confidential conversation may be helpful. Somerset Career Navigator Elaine Cox.
- SW End of Life Network Connections - For anyone involved in End of Life Care the link below (circulated by the South West Regional Training Hub team) provides a number of useful resources and connectivity opportunities that may be of interest.
- New Educational supervisor training for pharmacy the workforce - NHS England are pleased to announce additional, fully funded educational supervision training for those supervising foundation trainee pharmacists. This training will ensure those involved in educational supervision, including Designated Supervisors (DSs), and Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs), are confident to provide support and developmental aid to foundation trainee pharmacists across all sectors. This training offer provides 250 places exclusively for prospective DPPs, in addition to 250 places for other educational supervisors, including DSs, (previously known as pre-reg tutors).
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South West Community Nursing & GPN Research & Innovation Conference - There is a Community & Primary Care Research and Innovation Conference in the South West on Wednesday 26th June, 10am - 4pm. This conference is aimed at nurses working outside of the hospital across the region, to help them get more involved in research. It can be nurses who know nothing about research and want to know more or nurse that have little research experience. The link to book a place is on the flyer, and if you know anyone who wants to present a poster at the conference, they can email Jennifer.charlewood@nhs.net for more information.
The Health and Care Professionals Council (hcpc) COVID-19 hub
CONTACTS
SGPET Office lmc.sgpet@nhs.net
Somerset LMC Nurse Advisor, Paula Messenger paula.messenger1@nhs.net
Somerset LMC Respiratory Adviser, David Long dlong1@nhs.net
Somerset LMC and Training Hub Advanced Practice and AHP Education Lead, Catherine Hayden catherine.hayden@nhs.net
Somerset Training Hub FCP and ACP Supervision Fellows, Liz Oxley and Jodie Smith Elizabeth.Oxley@SomersetFT.nhs.uk and Jodie.Smith@SomersetFT.nhs.uk
Professional Wellbeing
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Website
Anytime Learning and Tutorials - View all here
SGPET/LMC Calendered Education - View all here
Date | Title | Location | Places | Link |
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30/04/24 | HCA Immunisation Update Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
01/05/24 | Practical Magic : "Steroid Injections" | Prince of Wales Ham Hill | Link | |
02/05/24 | HCA Ear Care Course | Monks Yard, Ilminster | Link | |
08/05/24 | SGPET - Metabolic Health Study Day | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
09/05/24 | Asthma & COPD Basics Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
09/05/24 | Sessional/Locum GP Lunchtime Session: A time to share learning from interesting cases - (Remote via MS Teams) Dr Catherine Ievers |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
14/05/24 | Practice Nurse: Introduction to Childhood Immunisation ( 2 Day Course) 14th & 21st May Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
14/05/24 | Single Assessment Framework, how to be CQC ready & how to not fall foul of the CQC Tracy Green , Yvonne Vigar |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
16/05/24 | Leg Ulcer Assessment Update, Louise Vickery, Vascular Nurse Specialist - MPH (SGPET) Ms Louise Vickery |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | FULL | Link |
16/05/24 | PCP Meeting: | Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
21/05/24 | South Somerset Primary Care Evening Meeting: "Lessons learned from the diabetes recovery programme. How to improve the care of people with diabetes by reviewing processes" Mrs Karen Baker ,Ms Catherine Cassell |
Prince of Wales Ham Hill | Link | |
23/05/24 | Doppler theory training session (For registered Nurses ONLY) Ms Louise Vickery |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
23/05/24 | Enhanced Services 2024 Training Webinar Kit Markey |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
23/05/24 | QOF Update/Overview 2024 Webinar Kit Markey |
Microsoft Teams, Online | FULL | Link |
04/06/24 | HCA Immunisation Update Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
06/06/24 | Practice Nurse: Ear Irrigation Study Day Becky Hayes |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
11/06/24 | Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - | Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
11/06/24 | Immunisation Update for Practice Nurses Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | FULL | Link |
12/06/24 | Lead Nurse Forum Meeting Ms Paula Messenger |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
13/06/24 | PCP Meeting: | Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
13/06/24 | Pitfalls and tips in the assessment of mental capacity in primary care with Andy Eaton | Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
19/06/24 | SGPET - Diversity Study Day | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
20/06/24 | Managing Difficult People / Situations in a Busy Practice Yvonne Vigar |
Taunton Rugby Club, Taunton | Link | |
20/06/24 | Practice Nurse: Travel Health Update Jane Chiodini |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
20/06/24 | Wells Primary Care Group | Fountain Inn (meeting room), Wells | Link | |
25/06/24 | Practice Nurse: Wound Management and Dressing Choice Ms Louise Vickery |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
Kind regards
SGPET
Somerset GP Education Trust
Somerset LMC
Crown Medical Centre
Venture Way
Taunton, TA2 8QY
Tel 01823 331428
Mobile: 07833 400 960
Email: lmc.sgpet@nhs.net
Website: www.somersetgpeducationtrust.co.uk