SGPET Weekly Update Tues 27 Aug 2024
Date sent: Tuesday 27 August 2024
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
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Leadership Education Opportunity for Lead Practice and PCN Nurses - FUNDING STILL AVAILABLE
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 available to choose from can be found 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.
- South Somerset Primary Care Group : "Basic Life Support and Learning from Emergencies in Practice" This session will count as BLS update for Somerset Clinicians, 3 Sept, Prince of Wales, Ham Hill
- Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event, 4th Sept - Registration for GPs and GPSTs looking for vacancies in Somerset (Places Available)
- Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event, 4th Sept - Registration for Somerset Practices (Places Available)
EXTERNAL EVENTS/RESOURCES
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There is a survey out for all AHPs in Somerset to complete. We are all educators and we are all learners, but do you know where you fit into this? Please use the QR code to complete this survey in under five minutes. The survey is available from 1-30th August, but don’t delay, complete it today and have your voice heard. Here is a link to the QR code.
- Focusing on More - Evidence based nutrition training provided by NHS Somerset and Somerset Council - Multiple dates around the county see flyer here for more details and booking.
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#Ask About Asthma 2024 – Educational Programme (9th-15th Sept) - see full programme here
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
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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| 03/09/24 | South Somerset Primary Care Group : "Basic Life Support and Learning from Emergencies in Practice" Mr Simon Merret |
Prince of Wales Ham Hill | Link | |
| 04/09/24 | Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event - Registration for GPs and GPSTs looking for vacancies in Somerset | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 04/09/24 | Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event - Registration for Somerset Practices - book your table here | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 10/09/24 | HCA Immunisation Foundation Course (Part 1 & Part 2) 10th & 11th September Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 12/09/24 | Lead Nurse Forum Meeting Ms Paula Messenger |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 17/09/24 | Immunisation Update for Practice Nurses Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | FULL | Link |
| 18/09/24 | HCA/Health Coach Foundation to Diabetes | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 18/09/24 | SGPET Diabetes Study Day (Attend in Person) Dr Alex Bickerton |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 18/09/24 | SGPET Diabetes Study Day (Webinar) | Zoom, Online | Link | |
| 19/09/24 | 2024 Health & Safety Compliance - Sorted! Ms Lindy Ruskin |
Glastonbury Surgery, Glastonbury | Link | |
| 19/09/24 | Wells Primary Care Group - | Fountain Inn (meeting room), Wells | Link | |
| 26/09/24 | Asthma & COPD Basics Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 26/09/24 | Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - | Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
| 01/10/24 | Immunisation Update for Practice Nurses Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | FULL | Link |
| 10/10/24 | HCA: Venepuncture Training Julia Beard |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 10/10/24 | Wells Primary Care Group - | Fountain Inn (meeting room), Wells | Link | |
| 15/10/24 | Practice Nurse: Ear Irrigation Study Day Becky Hayes |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 16/10/24 | Chaperone Training Ms Sarah Stapleton |
Westlands Leisure Complex, Yeovil | FULL | Link |
| 17/10/24 | Leg Ulcer Assessment Update, Louise Vickery, Vascular Nurse Specialist - MPH (SGPET) Ms Louise Vickery |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 17/10/24 | Shapes Toolkit: How to design a career you'll love with Dr Rachel Morris | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 23/10/24 | SGPET Respiratory Study Day (In Person) Dr Stephen Holmes |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 23/10/24 | SGPET Respiratory Study Day (Webinar) Dr Stephen Holmes |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
| 24/10/24 | Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - | Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
| 30/10/24 | Basic Life Support Mr Leigh Beard |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | FULL | Link |
| 31/10/24 | Practice Nurse: Ear Care Update Becky Hayes |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | 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
