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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Title and Booking Link |
Description |
Max No. |
Closing Date |
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13/12/2023 12:00-13:00 |
Part of chronic disease update series for those already practicing in this clinical area. Also supporting networking. Aim The aim of the event is to ensure that clinicians already managing asthma patients are: up to date with the current clinical evidence. It will also support with ongoing revalidation and demonstration of competence. Agenda / Learning Outcomes After attending the session, learners will be able to: 1. Describe any changes to national or local asthma related guidelines. 2. Understand what are the 1st line inhaler choices to optimise management. Target audience This asthma update is aimed at all clinicians including nurses, pharmacists, ACPs and physician associates who are already involved in the management of patients with asthma. |
30 |
12/12/2023 |
2. New to Practice Training Dates
Target audience / eligible for: New colleagues joining primary care within the last 6 months
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Date and Time |
Title and Booking Link |
Description |
Max No. |
Closing Date |
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12/12/2023 12:00-14:30 |
Part of Social Prescriber Link Worker induction programme - especially aimed Social Prescriber Link Worker and Health and Well Being Coaches. Aim To raise awareness of a variety of mental health conditions and how we can help support our patients Agenda / Learning Outcomes To learn about what mental health is To discover more about a variety of mental health conditions To find out how mental health conditions may present i.e. the typical symptoms To gain an insight into management and support options Questions and answers |
30 |
11/12/2023 |
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17/01/2024 13:00-15:00 |
Improve your awareness of common medical numbers and abbreviations that you may encounter in primary care. Aim Are you new to healthcare and working with patients, and do you sometimes wonder what all these medical numbers and abbreviations/acronyms mean? Are they too high, or too low, or are those letters completely made up?! We will run through commonly encountered numbers/ranges and abbreviations, and explain what they mean in a safe, approachable space, with lots of time for questions and answers. Agenda / Learning Outcomes Overview of commonly encountered medical numbers, such as: Observations (heart rate, blood pressure, temperature etc) Body measurements (body mass index) Blood test results (full blood count, kidney and liver function tests, hba1c for diabetes, lipids/cholesterol) Abbreviations e.g. medical conditions, symptoms and medications Less commonly encountered abbreviations Questions and answers Target audience All primary care clinical and non-clinical staff. |
25 |
16/01/2024 |
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29/01/2024 9:30-12:30 |
In person event! 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 |
25 |
22/01/2024 |
3. Clinical Supervision Training Dates
Target audience / eligible for: Primary care clinical colleagues
Frequency: Monthly
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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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5. New 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 2 months
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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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Date and Time |
Title and Booking Link |
Description |
Max No. |
Closing Date |
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22/01/2024 9:30-13:00 |
Join this course if you are interested in learning more about appraising. This course provides a robust structure for colleagues to build upon their skills as an appraiser. Introduction to Appraising, allows participants to: Understand the principles and processes underpinning appraisal. Understand the difference between a Performance review and an appraisal. Be aware of the competencies required to be appraiser. Be able to construct a personal development plan and an appraisal summary. This course is for colleagues working in Primary Care in Nottinghamshire, who are involved in appraising peers. This is an interactive session and audience participation is required |
25 |
19/01/2024 |
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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