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 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 […]
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 […]
Objective and Aims The course will cover: An overview of the McCloud judgement including: The remedy and the options to consider The final salary link 2015 - 2022 The changes to your pension from 1st April 2022 Flexible retirement and your options Taxation and the impact of tax Your next steps CPD hours 1.5 CPD hours […]
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 […]
Objective and Aims The course will cover: An overview of the McCloud judgement including: The remedy and the options to consider The final salary link 2015 - 2022 The changes to your pension from 1st April 2022 Flexible retirement and your options Taxation and the impact of tax Your next steps CPD hours 1.5 CPD hours […]
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 […]
Who should attend? Anybody working in NHSCybersecurity What you will gain? The purpose of this North West based group of Cybersecurity specialists is to learn best practice and network, generating ideas and contacts for their own practice. Programme outline Update from NHS England Presentations of specific pieces of ongoing work, achievements and challenges - please […]