Events for March 2025

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 […]

‘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 […]

How have you led on big or small change initiatives? 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. […]

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 […]

It’s estimated that around 15% of the UK population is neurodivergent. Understanding neurodiversity and taking steps to better support it in workplaces can benefit both employers and employees. Join Acas on this free webinar where we will cover: supporting and managing neurodivergent staff reasonable adjustments making your recruitment process more accessible creating an inclusive environment Register […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 PLEASE NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FOR INTERNAL NWAS STAFF ONLY.

CPD hours 6 CPD hours Who should attend? This course is designed for learners who want to gain this skill set, those who are looking to bridge fundamental skills and intermediate-level skills, and those whose job requires them to regularly perform Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines security tasks. It’s also geared toward multiple IT roles, […]

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 […]

This workshop is designed to provide you with an overview of some of the key decisions to consider with your pensions. Bookings are made via MyESR click here to search the workshop title in your course catalogue to enrol onto this workshop. If you have any issues please email Learning&OD@nwas.nhs.uk PLEASE NOTE: THIS SESSION IS […]

Assertiveness is one of life’s essential skills.  This interactive, virtual workshop has been developed to build your confidence to be more assertive. Bookings are made via MyESR click here to search the workshop title in your course catalogue to enrol onto this workshop. If you have any issues please email Learning&OD@nwas.nhs.uk PLEASE NOTE: THIS SESSION […]

‘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 […]

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 […]

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. Each 45 minute module focuses on a control area key […]

Objective and Aims NUH’s Chief Digital & Information Officer Andy Callow will give an introductory overview of this topic which will cover: What is machine learning / artificial intelligence? Why it matters that you’re aware of it What is the potential for health care? CPD hours 1.5 CPD hours Who should attend? This session is […]

Objective and Aims NUH’s Chief Digital & Information Officer Andy Callow will give an introductory overview of this topic which will cover: What is machine learning / artificial intelligence? Why it matters that you’re aware of it What is the potential for health care? CPD hours 1.5 CPD hours Who should attend? This session is […]

Workplaces can have an impact on our mental health as we spend roughly a 1/3 of our life at work. The way in which we address mental health in the workplace will determine whether that impact is positive or negative. Join us for our free webinar where we will explore how employers can positively support mental health […]

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 […]

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 […]

This two-hour ‘virtual’ workshop is an introduction to the trusts leadership recruitment process from the perspective of the role of an observer.  Providing an overview as to the rationale for the organisations decision to take an assessment centre approach to leadership recruitment, a generalised knowledge of the NWAS process, before going on to explain 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 interactive, virtual workshop that has been developed to build the confidence of managers to hold effective appraisal conversations with their team members. You must complete the 'Having Confident Appraisal Conversations' e-learning first via your ESR before enrolling onto this workshop. Bookings are made via MyESR click here to search the workshop title in your course catalogue […]

A CIPD survey in 2023 found 67% of those surveyed felt menopause had a negative impact on them at work and 53% of participants had taken sick leave because of their symptoms. Join Acas for free webinar where we will discuss the importance of supporting those experiencing the menopause, including: An overview of the menopause and who […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

How do you support your team’s wellbeing? Evidence indicates that teams operating in even the most arduous of environments are more likely to function well and avoid the onset of serious mental health difficulties when managers are able to speak openly with team members. Join this workshop to explore and build your confidence in using […]

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. […]

‘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 […]

CPD hours 6 CPD hours Who should attend? This course is designed for learners who want to gain this skill set and for data analysts, data scientists, and data engineers. What you will gain? Build the skills you need to take the “Implement a data science and machine learning solution for AI in Microsoft Fabric” […]

‘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 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 […]