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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30/04/2024 12:30-14:00 |
Find out more about medically unexplained symptoms and trauma-informed mental health support. Aim To educate and inform attendees regarding medically unexplained symptoms, how to assess and manage patients who may present with them, and how we can help support patients who may have been affected by previous trauma. Agenda / Learning Outcomes Introduction to medically unexplained symptoms Examples of symptoms patients may present with Discussion regarding possible underlying causes, such as previous trauma Management options and how we can holistically support patients Importance of communication skills Questions and answers Target audience This event is aimed at all those working within primary care, including GPs, nurses, PAs/NAs, AHPs, SPLWs, HWBCs, clinical pharmacists and care coordinators. |
100 |
29/04/2024 |
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14/5/2024 12:30-13:30 |
How to manage patients presenting with: 'Tired All The Time'. Aim To increase awareness of the blood tests involved in managing patients who present as being 'tired all the time' Agenda / Learning Outcomes After attending the session, it is expected that in clinic where you patient states that they are feeling TATT that you will be able to: 1. Outline what bloods may be requested to aid in their management. 2. Describe the clinical reasons behind any investigations conducted. 3. Describe important red flags in this scenario that may indicate a serious underlying condition. Target audience We welcome clinical roles in primary care including first contact practitioners, ACPs, PAs, nurses and pharmacists. |
50 |
13/05/2024 |
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11/06/2024 13:00-15:00 |
With special guest speaker, Mr Michael Wright (Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire Local Medical Committee) Aim The main aim of the session is to discuss conflict at work and tips on how to cope with it. We would like to invite examples and questions that you may have around this topic. To prepare for the session, please send your questions to the email address: P.S. The questions will remain anonymous Agenda / Learning Outcomes Introduction and discussions around what conflict is How people feel about conflict? Examples of common areas causing conflict Breakout rooms, separate for line managers and employees Top tips Q&A forum related to the subject Target audience This session is applicable to any one working in primary care, who wishes to learn about professional conflict resolution at work . We will divide the groups in to employers/line managers/supervisors and employees in the middle of the session too. |
30 |
10/06/2024 |
2. New to Practice Training Dates
Target audience / eligible for: New colleagues joining primary care within the last 6 months
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Description |
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20/05/2024 12:30-14:30 |
An introduction to Health coaching and practical tips of how to deliver it. Aim The main aim of the event is to introduce the topic and equip you with the skills of Health Coaching. Please note this teaching session will not make you an expert in the topic. Successful coaching takes place when coaches apply clearly defined knowledge and skills, so that patients mobilise their internal strengths and external resources for sustainable change. Agenda / Learning Outcomes Following will be covered in the session: What is health coaching (HC)? Application of HC Evidence behind the benefits of HC Challenges faced by coaches and patients Process of HC Skills required to deliver this Target audience This event is suitable for all those working in primary care, especially social prescribers, health/wellbeing coaches, care co-ordinators, physicians' associates and ACPs. |
100 |
17/05/2024 |
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17/06/2024 13:00-14:00 |
We have all done safeguarding as mandatory training - but do you know what to do if you encounter a situation in practice? Aim To support the delivery of safeguarding mandatory training, by allowing learners to use the knowledge gained in practice clinical scenarios. Agenda / Learning Outcomes After this session, it is expected that you will: Feel more confident in applying your knowledge of safeguarding into practice settings. Target audience All roles in primary care. Predominantly aimed at those newer to practice (less than 6 months). |
50 |
13/06/2024 |
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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9/05/2024 19:30-20:30 |
Session designed to support clinical supervisors, from the primary care multi-disciplinary team, in the area of debrief. Aim To enhance clinical supervisors ability in the area of debrief through the sharing of strategies and reflections on this area. Agenda / Learning Outcomes The session will be divided make up of two parts. 1) Debriefs in practice - after the session you will be able to: Outline how to practically organise debriefs in practice. Describe one or two tools that may be used in practice to support debrief delivery. Describe what pitfalls to avoid so that you are an effective supervisor. 2) Facilitated support Bring questions and queries related to clinical supervision to discuss with your peers. Target audience Everyone involved in supporting team members clinically in practice. |
20 |
8/05/2024 |
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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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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