On this page you will find all upcoming CPD events both internally hosted by NWAS, but also any recommended events, courses, and webinars.
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‘Leadership of others’ is the second module of learning from the NWAS Making a Difference Leadership Programme. With a focus on leading teams, supported by our Be Think Do leadership philosophy and Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence model, this module looks at how we can improve our social awareness and relationship management to improve our teams. The module […]
Neurodiverse conditions can impact individuals both within their personal and professional lives. This interactive workshop has been developed to raise awareness of neurodivergent conditions, the value of a neurodiverse workforce and to build the confidence of managers to hold effective “ways of working” conversations with their team members in order to help individuals to feel […]
This workshop draws on the principles of NWAS policies/procedures/campaigns (eg. Dignity at Work and Freedom to Speak Up), along with our NWAS Values, to shine a light on the importance of civility in the workplace. Bookings are made via MyESR click here to search the workshop title in your course catalogue to enrol onto this […]
Objective and Aims Welcome and Introduction Introduction to the session and objectives. What Azure DevOps is and why it's important for software development. Overview of Azure DevOps A high-level overview of Azure DevOps as a suite of tools supporting software development lifecycle. Introducing the five main components: Azure Boards Azure Repos Azure Pipelines Azure Test […]
This workshop aims to raise your awareness as a leader about the experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds within NWAS. The workshop emphasises the importance of inclusivity and will encourage you to implement changes you discover on the workshop to create a more inclusive environment. You will explore biases, privileges, and the role they play […]
‘Leading people through change’ is the third module of learning from the NWAS Making a Difference Leadership Programme. The modules have been developed for NWAS based on outcomes from: National NHS Strategy (‘People Plan’) Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) Cultural And Leadership Network for Ambulance Services (CALNAS) Leadership priorities for the NHS NHS Project […]
‘Leadership of self’ is the first module of learning from the NWAS Making a Difference Leadership Programme. With a focus on our Be Think Do leadership philosophy and Golemans Emotional Intelligence model, this module looks at how your own beliefs, feelings and behaviours may impact you as a leader. The module encourages self-awareness, self-reflection and self-regulation […]
Objective and Aims Brief overview of how it works Benefits and challenges Hints and tips on how to complete Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) Job famililies Q&A CPD hours 1 CPD hours Who should attend? Digital Skills Development leads What you will gain? To find out more about the regional workforce census and how best […]
As part of Project 365, the project team will be holding online training sessions for Teams, SharePoint and One Drive. Most of us are already using Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive to some degree and there is no reason to wait until your scheduled migration date to start using and benefiting from the functionality. The training sessions […]
Objective and Aims An event dedicated to contracted-out services and VAT recovery in the NHS. Covering a refresher of the basic rules and going through what can and cannot be recovered under each of the main headings. We will review common errors across the NHS and review invoices checked and picked up on HMRC inspections. […]
Introduction to Quality Improvement methodology, including the Model for Improvement. Learning Outcomes: Our approach to improvement Defining what quality is NWAS Quality Strategy How we got to where we are today History of improvement Improvement Model and Tools Applying the model for improvement to your role Designing a driver diagram Mobilising change using the PDSA […]
What ethical dilemmas have you faced that made you rethink your approach? What’s a community of learning? It’s a network of people coming together to share and learn. Anyone can join. It’s a great opportunity to expand your personal NWAS network. There are different themes, drawn from conversations on the Making a Difference workshops and with […]