MPSU Training Events and Support Meetings
Booking onto Training Events and Support Meetings
All MPSU training events and support meetings are FREE to attend. Places are limited and we will allocate tickets across a spread of different roles and localities. If an event says it is fully booked, please register for the waiting list as we will release additional tickets as they become available.
You can view a summary of all our upcoming MPSU events below. To book on, visit our Eventbrite page.
Index of the 7 Core Multi-Professional Support Unit (MPSU) Functions
1. Integrated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Training Dates
Target audience / eligible for: All primary care colleagues
Frequency: Monthly
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19/11/2024 19;.00-20.00 |
Aim of this Event This session will be run by Dr. Nina Lewis and Dr. John Merry (Medical Examiners) on Death certification in particular reviewing the recent changes. Target Audience GP's Objectives We'll be looking to review the recent changes with particular reference to: 1. Verification of Death 2. The Role of the Approved Practitioner - who can act as an AP 3. How to formulate an MCCD 4. What cases need Coronial referral - and the practicalities of this 5. The Role of the Medical Examiner, Medical Examiner's Officer etc - the interaction between the ME service and the GP 6. Special cases - faith deaths, prescrutiny, where there is no GP who has seen the patient. 7. Questions. |
50 |
18/11/2024 |
2. New to Practice Training Dates
Target audience / eligible for: New colleagues joining primary care within the last 6 months
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14/10/2024 |
Join Employment Specialists, Emma and Donna for a webinar introducing 'Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC)' service. Aim of this Event Aims of the session are information and discussion on: Supporting patients with a mental or physical health condition to: -Return to employment -Sustain employment or -Gain meaningful employment Information and advice on MED3’s (Fit notes) F12 Referral Pathway on SystemOne Target Audience This session is useful to all those that are involved in supporting patients with employment. Please see agenda to see if it meets your needs. About the ISPC ISPC is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care in partnership with DWP. The ISPC support amazing people – including those who are either out of work or find it hard to retain a job due to disability or physical and mental health issues – to find, stay and thrive in employment. Their dedicated Employment Specialists offer personalised one-on-one support to help people discover fulfilling paid employment tailored just for them. They are committed to being their advocate, recognising their potential, and assisting hem in securing suitable full- or part-time work. They provide guidance on managing debts, accessing benefits, and maintaining wellbeing, ensuring our support continues even after they've landed your new job. ISPC also extend their expertise to support both employed individuals and employers in maintaining a healthy workforce. Their team of experienced and approachable professionals offers training and valuable advice. |
50 |
12/10/2024 |
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15/10/2024 14:00-16:00 |
An event designed to help our new to practice workforce navigate the complexities and challenges faced within primary care. Aim Who is this session for? All new to primary care. What is purpose of session? Primary Care presents its own unique culture, pressures, and challenges, often leaving newcomers feeling perplexed in this unfamiliar territory. This engaging morning workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to comprehend the inner workings of general practice, find your footing, and cultivate confidence and comfort in your new role. Agenda / Learning Outcomes After attending this session it is expected that the learner will: 1. Information on the organisation and structure of Primary Care practices 2. Overview of NHS and Primary Care structure 3. What does Primary care culture mean? 4. Introduction on various team members in the Primary Care 5. Insight in to the challenges faced by general practice. 6. A quick overview of Information Governance, consent and confidentiality 7. QOF and CQC brief introduction Target audience All the primary care workforce who are new in practice in last 6 months (roughly). For above job roles working across Bassetlaw, Mid-Notts, Nottingham City and South Notts. |
30 |
14/10/2024 |
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21/11/2024 12.30-13.30 |
Did you know NSAIDs are one of the leading medication causes of preventable adverse medication reactions associated with hospital admissions? About the event This webinar is aimed at non-prescribing clinicians including physiotherapists, occupational health therapists, and nurses. It aims to outline the role of NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and how to use them safely and effectively. Target audience This introduction to NSAIDs is aimed at clinicians who are non-prescribers or who are starting their prescribing journey. It was identified as a topic by our AHP ARRs ambassadors. Agenda/learning outcomes By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the types and mechanisms of common NSAIDs and their applications in clinical practice. 2. Identify the benefits and potential risks associated with NSAID use in various patient populations. 3. Advise patients on safe use, potential side effects, and when to seek further medical advice regarding NSAIDs. |
30 |
20/11/2024 |
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25/11/2024 12.30-13.30 |
Find out more about Dementia, how to support those living with dementia, and how to become a "Dementia Friend" Aim of this Event To raise awareness of Dementia and Dementia Friends Target Audience This event is mainly aimed at primary care team members, including social prescribers, health/wellbeing coaches, mental health practitioners, receptionists, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, healthcare assistants, administrators, GP assistants, and managers. Clinical staff, such as GPs, physicians' associates, ACPs/ANPs and nurses are also welcome to attend if they wish. Objectives Learn more about dementia Find out more about how to support patients with dementia Understand what Dementia Friends are about Discover how you can become a "Dementia Friend" Questions and answers / discussion |
50 |
24/11/2024 |
3. Clinical Supervision Training Dates
Target audience / eligible for: Primary care clinical colleagues
Frequency: Monthly
4. Clinical Supervisors Support Meeting Dates
Target audience / eligible for: Clinical Supervisors
Frequency: Every 3 months
Lead: Rashbal Ghattaora and Minali Gupta
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14/11/2024 19:00-20:00 |
This session explores reflection as a critical component in supporting the development and training of your team. Aim Join our upcoming webinar exploring the use of reflection as a learning tool for supervisors in primary care. This session will look at models for fostering reflective practices, enhancing learning and overall patient care. It is an ideal session for primary care professionals seeking to improve their mentoring and educational approaches, using models and how to encourage them as a learning tool. From attending this session you will have: 1. A greater awareness of models that could be adapted to promote reflection of the primary care workforce. 2. Describe how you could integrate aspects of reflective practice into the day to day learning of your team. There will also be time for you to get support from the MPSU team and your peers about any supervision challenges you are experiencing. Target audience All supervisors and those interested in supervision |
20 |
13/11/2024 |
5. New Reviewer / Appraiser Training Dates
Target audience / eligible for: All primary care colleagues involved in appraisal of colleagues. Excludes those wishing to appraise GP colleagues.
Frequency: Every 3 months
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20/11/2024 9:15-13:15 |
Join this course if you are interested in learning more about appraising. This session is aimed at team leaders, line managers and appraisers in primary care and all those aspiring to be one. This course provides a robust structure for colleagues to build upon their skills as an appraiser. Making the most from the annual review, allows participants to: The session will be an overview of tools to support the growth of your team through yearly reviews and appraisals. After this session the participants will hopefully be able to: Understand the principles and processes underpinning the yearly review and appraisals. Be aware of the knowledge, skills and attributes required to be an effective reviewer. Describe how to successfully plan and deliver a meaningful review. Be able to construct a personal development plan and an appraisal summary. This is an interactive session and audience participation is required |
25 |
19/11/2024 |
6. New Appraisers Support Meeting Dates
Target audience / eligible for: New Appraisers - These meeting are optional to provide guidance and holistic support to new appraisers. Please contact the MPSU if you would like to arrange a 1-1 support meeting.
Leads: Rashbal Ghattaora and Minali Gupta
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7. Foundation Leadership and Management Training Dates
Target audience / eligible for: Colleagues who are new to, or aspiring to manage others
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Aspirations for the MPSU
“The developments of PCNs have brought a new dimension to an already complex setting. I hope the MPSU is able to support individuals to orientate themselves within this landscape. My aspirations for the MPSU are to provide a multidisciplinary platform to provide help, guidance and peer support to the new and existing primary care workforce.”
Head of PCN Workforce
Nottingham City GP Alliance
Event Certificates
Certificates of attendance will be issued within 2 weeks of the event date. These will be electronic and circulated by email. It is therefore important that you sign-in via the register on the day to evidence that you attended the session.
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