Events for January 2025

Job interviews are understandably daunting. This session is designed to explain the process and equip you with skills to excel confidently. To join the meeting use this link on the day: Join the meeting now

The Digital Skills Training team will be running more Lunchbite sessions starting in the new year. The first session will be Microsoft powerPoint for beginners. This session will be delivered on 6th January 2025 at 12:00 via MS Teams. The session will cover a basic walk through the PowerPoint screen, a discussion around good and bad […]

‘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 […]

As part of Project 365, the project team will be holding online training sessions for Teams, SharePoint and One Drive on the first Monday of every month. 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 […]

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 […]

We appreciate the prospect of working through an application process can be quite daunting for any job. We are hosting some support sessions which will walk you through an application process, give you tips and strategies and give you an opportunity to ask any questions to assist you on this journey. To join the meeting […]

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 […]

Objective and Aims This programme will be delivered virtually via ZOOM.  It would be advisable to test that you are able to access ZOOM by clicking on this link https://zoom.us/test prior to booking your place. If you are asked for a password, the test has been successful and everything has downloaded correctly. An event dedicated to contracted-out […]

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This interactive, virtual workshop that has been developed to build the confidence of managers to hold effective appraisal conversations with their team members. Bookings are made via MyESR click here to search the workshop title in your course catalogue to enrol this workshop. If you have any issues please email Learning&OD@nwas.nhs.uk

NWAS deliver a significant number and variety of projects across the Trust at any one time. To allow for a practical and consistent approach to project delivery the Programme Management Office has developed a bespoke project management framework for NWAS – The Project Way. This session will provide those new to project management with the […]

Who should attend? Anyone interested in finding out about more about the Network’s Foundation Apprenticeship Programme (Accounting, Digital or Procurement), in relation to the expression of interest for an apprentice for the September 2025 cohort. What you will gain? The session will outline the Network’s provision with regard to programme structure, recruitment of apprentices, course […]

Objective and Aims Introduction Training Service Accreditation Sharing experiences Collaboration Presentations of specific pieces of ongoing work, achievements and challenges (10 minutes each) - please contact christinebanks@nhs.net if you wish to present Future meetings A detailed agenda will be circulated closer to the time! CPD hours 2 CPD hours Who should attend? Clinical Systems Training Managers / […]

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 draws on the principles of NWAS policies/procedures/campaigns such as Dignity at Work and Freedom to Speak Up, along with our NWAS Values and Be Think Do leadership behaviours, to shine a light on the importance of civility in the workplace.  We are looking for our managers and leaders to create a work-based culture […]

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 […]

CPD hours 0.5 CPD hours Who should attend? Anyone who is keen to know more about the role of a Director of Operations. Programme outline Delegates will learn a deeper understanding and further knowledge on the role of a Director of Operations and what the role entails on a day to day basis. When is […]

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NWAS deliver a significant number and variety of projects across the Trust at any one time. To allow for a practical and consistent approach to project delivery, the Programme Management Office has developed several Lunch & Learn modules which complement the overarching Project Way Training. An introduction to project finances Key principles, practices and tools […]

CPD hours 2 CPD hours Who should attend? Employees, regardless of grade, considering retirement or for those who have just started thinking about retirement plans. What you will gain? From 1st October 2023 a new pension income flexibility has been made available to staff members who have built up pension in the 1995 NHS Pension […]

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 this workshop. […]

The climate crisis is a health emergency, it's that simple. More than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes. See how the NHS is becoming greener by reducing our emissions and learn how you can help us achieve even more. Carbon Literacy® is relevant climate change training that […]

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This workshop guides Recruiting Managers on the recruitment and selection process, ensuring Recruiting Managers’ are aware of relevant legislation, policies and procedures they are required to adhere to the recruitment and selection of staff. Bookings are made via MyESR click here to search the workshop title in your course catalogue to enrol this workshop. If […]