On this page you will find all upcoming CPD events both internally hosted by NWAS, but also any recommended events, courses, and webinars.
Click any event for information, dates, times, location, and how to sign up.
Events are listed by date in either a list or month view, or if you are after something specific you can use the search function.
How do you effectively manage sickness absence in your team? 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 staff trust-wide. […]
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 […]
This personal development workshop has been developed to support any staffs that have responsibilities for taking notes or minutes in meetings or, attending meetings in a support function. It will take you through the role, the skills you need and how to improve them. The workshop aims to support you with practical tips and techniques […]
‘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 […]
The assessment centre process explained. Assessment centres are a great way for employers to evaluate how you respond to different situations, tasks and tests but can be nerve-racking if you have never done one before. This session will prepare you to tackle these challenges with confidence. To join the meeting use this link on the […]
Neurodiversity 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 […]
CPD hours 1.5 CPD hours Who should attend? All staff What you will gain? To explore the impact of the upcoming year on feelings, emotions and behaviours. To then examine and implement strategies that will promote general mental and physical well-being Programme outline This programme will be delivered virtually via Zoom. It would be advisable […]
Working in an NHS organisation involves experiencing changing and uncertain environments more so than other organisations. This is not easy for some staff to work with which can require their resilience to be tested and challenged. This offer of coaching conversations helps staff develop their coaching skills which can be used when managing staff, having […]
MBTI was developed by Isabel Myers and Katharine Briggs (hence Myers Briggs Type Indicator) and is based on Carl Jung’s theory of psychological types. MBTI is a tool that looks at our preferences (not one that looks at skill or ability), and in understanding ourselves more we can build our personal resilience Bookings are made […]
The HR Masterclasses have been developed to support our NWAS Leaders to undertake management responsibilities in line with NWAS HR policy, procedure and guidance documentation to ensure that all staff experience equitable and fair treatment, and are supported to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. The Duty of Candour session aims to […]
This workshop is designed to equip people leaders/managers with the necessary tools, understanding and practical applications of the sickness procedure in order to manage and support absence cases from initial notification right through to return to work. The workshop also covers sickness review triggers and managing Long Term Sickness Absence. Bookings are made via MyESR […]