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Course overview

To successfully manage a project an understanding of project management methodology is required. This course will show how to use a combination of processes to manage time, cost, quality, change, risks and issues in order to manage a project effectively.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

  • Explain what a project is
  • Explain what project management is and methodologies you can employ
  • Develop a business case and initiate a project
  • Decide on the best techniques for planning your project
  • Identify methods for executing a project
  • Describe how to close off a project and review the project completion

Course provider

  • Learning and Education Team

Who should attend

  • All staff are welcome to attend who have a leading role running a project

Pre-requisites

  • There are no pre requisites for this module

Duration

  • Guided learning time 45 minutes
  • C1 – Communication
  • C2 – Personal and People Development
  • C4 – Service Improvement
  • C5 – Quality
  • G5 – Services and Project Management
  • G6 – People Management

e-Learning

  • An e-Learning option is available for this topic via LearnPro. You will find it under the CPD category. Information and registration for LearnPro.

Course overview

It is important for members of staff to be able to prepare and deliver good quality presentations.  Developing these skills is essential to improve both your confidence and your effectiveness as a presenter.   This module will examine these skills and enable you to prepare for and understand how to deliver presentations effectively.   

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module delegates should be able to: 

  • Recognise the importance of being fully prepared 
  • Explain the importance of identifying and understanding your audience 
  • Identify how to prepare your material 
  • Describe the tools and techniques to help you to deliver a presentation effectively 
  • Explain how you would overcome any issues that arise 

Course provider

  • Learning and Education Team 

Who should attend

  • Any staff who wish to develop skills in creating and delivering presentations. 

Pre-requisites

  • There are no pre requisites for this module 

Duration

  • Guided learning time 45 minutes 
  • C1 – Communication 
  • C2 – Personal and People Development 
  • G1 – Learning and Development 

e-Learning

  • An e-Learning option is available for this topic via LearnPro. You will find it under the CPD category. Information and registration for LearnPro. 

Course overview

This course is designed to inform staff who are considering and/ or approaching retirement. The sessions include information relating to the NHS (SPPA) pension you should consider prior to making retirement income and lump sum choices.

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) is an Agency of the Scottish Government. Its principal role is to administer the pensions for employees of the National Health Service in Scotland.

The pre-retirement financial awareness event has been designed to equip you with information and tools prior to submitting your forms to SPPA via your line manager and payroll. During the course we will discuss wider retirement related topics with a focus on financial issues. The workshop provides the opportunity to seek free independent financial advise from Poise Financial Planning Ltd (no obligation consultation on request)*

*Disclaimer: NHS Staff Benefits in association with Poise Financial Planning Ltd are responsible for financial advice not your employer, in accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulations.

Your employer cannot recommend Poise Financial Planning Ltd but we can confirm they are registered with and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to give independent financial advice.

Learning outcomes

The aim of this event is to provide you with the knowledge you require to make informed decisions about your retirement finances. This course will raise your awareness of and give you the tools to address key issues you need to consider in the lead up to and beyond retirement. The following areas will be covered:

  • When should you submit paperwork to SPPA
  • An outline of the SPPA 1995 and if necessary 2008 and 2015 schemes
  • How the SPPA pension works in relation to your retirement age, ill health retirement, voluntary early retirement, mental health office status and special classes
  • Protecting your money from inflation and poor decisions
  • How to maximise your income during retirement and budget planning
  • Financial planning for the rest of your life as well as your family and or beneficiaries
  • Dealing with long term care costs and inheritance tax
  • Calculating your SPPA pension and tax free lump sum benefits
  • Information relation to the State Pension
  • Raising your awareness of information resources and planning tools
  • Strategies for minimising all forms of taxation
  • Raising your awareness of income tax and your pension income or returning to work post-retirement

Course provider

  • NHS Staff Benefits in association with Poise Financial Planning Ltd

Who should attend

  • Anyone, regardless of grade considering retirement within the next 3 years

Pre-requisites

  • There are no pre requisites for this course

Duration

  • 1.5 hours
  • C 2 – Personal and People Development

To book a place on the course, please use the  eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk) Learner self-service facility. From the Learner Home page, enter the course name in the box at the top of the page to see all available dates. You can also use keywords to search for courses. Remember to have your eESS user ID and password available to access the system.

  • 6th March 2024, 10.00am – 12.00pm via MS Teams
  • 10th April 2024, 10.00am – 12.00pm via MS Teams
  • 15th May 2024, 10.00am – 12.00pm via MS Teams
  • 5th June 2024, 10.00am – 12.00pm via MS Teams
  • 21st August 2024, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams
  • 11th Sept 2024, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams
  • 2nd October 2024, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams
  • 13th November 2024, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams
  • 4th December 2024, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams
  • 5th February 2025, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams
  • 5th March 2025, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams
  • 2nd April 2025, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams
  • 7th May 2025, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams
  • 4th June 2025, 10.00am – 12.30pm via MS Teams

You will receive detailed joining instructions on how to access the on-line session. Please be ready to log-in at least 5 minutes before the start time.

Please note, booking for each session will close 1 week before the course date to allow time for joining instructions to be sent to delegates.

Guidance on how to search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM can be found in the link below:

Full access to all Standard Operating Procedures and e-learning videos is available via eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk).

If you need any information on specific course content or booking process, please contact Learning and Education Support Team on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).

e-Learning

  • An e-Learning option is not available for this topic via LearnPro

Course overview

The course is now available as a 2-hour on-line presentation

This course will provide additional support to those who are considering retirement within the next 10 years.

You will also be provided with the opportunity to seek free independent financial advice (no obligation consultation on request)*

*Disclaimer: Affinity Connect in association with Affinity Financial Awareness (AFA), Independent Financial Advisory organisation are responsible for financial advice not your employer, in accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulations.

Your employer cannot recommend Affinity Financial Awareness (AFA), Independent Financial Advisory organisation but we can confirm they are registered with and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to give independent financial advice.

Learning outcomes

Course workbook

The workbook provides supporting material to that which is presented on the course, and may give you some helpful pointers to start with.

The workbook is updated annually, please use the following sign-in credentials.

  • Username: affinityconnect
  • Password: financialeducation

Course provider

  • Affinity Connect

Who should attend

  • This course is aimed to help those within 10 years of exercising pension options to achieve their retirement goals and will help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead.

Pre-requisites

This course will educate and empower you to take control of your retirement by:
  • Exploring the lifestyle changes within retirement
  • An Overview of the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Understand the income options available from your pension and make the most of your tax-free cash.
  • Maximise the benefits of your State Pension
  • Estate planning
  • There is a range of post-course support available to help guide people through their options and have confidence in the choices they make.

Duration

  • 2 hours – December course 2.5hours

C 2 – Personal and People Development

To book a place on the course, please use the eESS Learner self-service facility. From the Learner Home page, enter the course name in the box at the top of the page to see all available dates. You can also use keywords to search for courses. Remember to have your eESS user ID and password available to access the system.

  • 29th May 2024, 9.30am – 12.00pm via MS Teams
  • 20th June 2024, 1.00pm – 3.30pm via MS Teams
  • 17th July 2024, 9.30am – 12.00pm via MS Teams
  • 14th August 2024, 1.00pm – 3.30pm via MS Teams
  • 10th September 2024, 9.30am – 12.00pm via MS Teams
  • 02 October 2024, 1.00pm – 3.30pm via MS Teams
  • 19th November 2024, 9.30am – 12.00pm via MS Teams
  • 18th December 2024, 1.00pm – 3.30pm via MS Teams

You will receive detailed joining instructions on how to access the on-line session. Please be ready to log-in at least 5 minutes before the start time.

Please note; booking for each session will close 1 week before the course date to allow time for joining instructions to be sent to delegates.

Guidance on how to search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM can be found here.

Full access to all Standard Operating Procedures and e-learning videos is available via eESS.

If you need any information on specific course content, the venue or booking process, please do not hesitate to contact Learning and Education Support Team on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).

e-Learning

  • An e-Learning option is not available for this topic via LearnPro 

Course overview

The course is designed to help delegates understand the purpose of recording meetings and the roles of the various people at the meeting. Delegates will be given hints and tips on recording minutes with an emphasis on acquiring skills that will improve their confidence in recording minutes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Recognise the roles and responsibilities of participants at a meeting
  • Discuss planning and organising meetings
  • Identify approaches for recording minutes
  • Practice taking minutes at a meeting
  • Consider actions following the meeting
  • Develop a personal action plan

Course provider

  • Learning and Education Team

Who should attend

  • All staff

Pre-requisites

  • Sections within course workbook to be completed prior to attendance

Duration

  • 1 Day Face to Face Session (6 hours)
  • C1 – Communication
  • C2 – Personal and People Development
  • G5 – Service and Project Management

To book a place on the course, please use the  eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk) Learner self-service facility. From the Learner Home page, enter the course name in the box at the top of the page to see all available dates. You can also use keywords to search for courses. Remember to have your eESS user ID and password available to access the system.

  • 21st February 2024- 9.30am- 4pm, TLC, QEUH, Room L2005
  • 11th April 2024- 9.30am- 4pm, New Victoria ACH, Room 16b
  • 12th June 2024- 9.30am- 4pm, TLC, QEUH, Room L2005
  • 23rd August 2024- Stobhill ACH, Seminar room 4 and 5
  • 31st October 2024- 9.30am- 4pm, New Victoria ACH, Room 16b
  • 11th December 2024- 9.30am-4pm- RAH, Classroom 3

You will receive detailed joining instructions a week before the course date which will also include a workbook to be completed prior to attendance.

Please note, booking for each session will close 1 week before the course date to allow time for joining instructions to be sent to delegates.

Guidance on how to search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM can be found here.

Full access to all Standard Operating Procedures and e-learning videos is available via eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk)

If you need any information  please do not hesitate to contact Learning and Education Support Team on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).

e-Learning

  • An e-Learning option is not available for this topic via LearnPro 
  • CPD: Managing Effective Meetings

Course overview

Supporting staff is a key part of the manager’s job and this module offers guidance and support on issues relating to promoting employee health and attendance.

This module has a particular focus on supporting staff with mental health and/ or stress issues including use of the Stress Risk Assessment tool.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session you will:

  • Understand the purpose of the NHSGGC Staff Health Strategy and legislation relating to mental health in the workplace.
  • Be ready to assess the risks caused by personal stress or work related stress (Stress Risk Assessment Tool).
  • Understand the importance of monitoring and review after the risk assessment is completed.
  • Be aware of the range of resources available to support you and your staff.

Course provider: Occupational Health

Duration: 4 hours

Who should attend

Any manager in NHSGCC who has responsibility for managing NHSGGC staff in their teams. This includes managers employed in integrated Health and Social Care Partnerships who are not directly employed by NHSGGC.

Pre-requisites

Familiarity with the following resources will be useful:

  • C1 – Communication
  • C3 – Health, Safety and Security
  • C6 – Equality and Diversity
  • HWB1 – Promotion of Health and Wellbeing

To book a place on the course, please use the  eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk) Learner Self-Service facility. From the Learner Home page, enter the course name in the box at the top of the page to see all available dates. You can also use keywords to search for courses. Remember to have your eESS user name and password available to access the system.

11th July 2024, 9.00am – 1.00pm via MS Teams

12th September 2024, 9.00am – 1.00pm via MS Teams

21st October 2024, 13.00pm-17.00pm via MS Teams

28th November 2024, 9.00am – 1.00pm via MS Teams

Please note, booking for each session will close 1 week before the course date to allow time for joining instructions to be sent to delegates. Please be ready to log in at least 5 minutes before the session’s start time.

Guidance on how to search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM can be found below.

Full access to all Standard Operating Procedures and e-learning videos is available via eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk)

If you need any information on specific course content or booking process, please do not hesitate to contact Learning and Education Support Service on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).

Course overview

The course is designed for those responsible for leading teams by developing personal skills in handling difficult conversations with staff and peers. The course will also explore good practice approaches to effective management of challenge. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course delegates will:

  • Discuss reasons why conversations can be difficult
  • Use a recognised communication model and identify some key elements/steps to help you plan and manage potentially difficult conversations
  • Demonstrate and reflect on practical skills in handling difficult conversations
  • Plan actions to transfer learning from the workshop into practice

Course provider; Learning and Education Team

Who should attend

Any manager in NHSGGC who has responsibility for managing NHSGGC staff in their teams. This includes managers employed in integrated Health and Social Care Partnerships who are not directly employed by NHSGGC.

Pre requisites; all potential candidates should explore the People Management Guide

Duration: 4 hours

Mode of delivery: Tutor-Led (Face to Face)

  • C1 – Communication
  • C2 – Person and People Development
  • G6 – People Management

To book a place on the course, please use the eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk) Learner self-service facility. From the Learner Home page, enter the course name in the box at the top of the page to see all available dates. You can also use keywords to search for courses. Remember to have your eESS user id and password available to access the system.

  • 23rd April 2024, 12.30pm-4.30pm, Seminar Rooms 4 and 5, Stobhill ACH 
  • 8th May 2024, 9am-1pm, Conference Room 2.16B, Level 2, Victoria Infirmary ACH
  • 27th June 2024, 12.30pm-4.30pm, Teaching and Learning centre, Room L2-011, QEUH
  • 15th August 2024, 9am-1pm, Seminar Rooms 4 and 5, Stobhill ACH
  • 22d October 2024, 12.30pm-4.30pm, Conference Room 2.16B, Level 2, Victoria Infirmary ACH
  • 16th December 2024, 12.30pm-4.30pm, Classroom 3, Royal Alexander Hospital

Guidance on how to search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM can be found here:

Full access to all Standard Operating Procedures and e-learning videos is available via: eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk)

If you need any information on specific course content, the venue or booking process, please do not hesitate to contact the Learning and Education Support Team on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).

e-Learning

Related e-Learning options are available for this topic via LearnPro under the CPD category:

  • Assertiveness
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback
  • Managing Conflict

Course Overview

Supporting staff is a key part of the manager’s job and this module offers guidance and support on issues relating to conduct and behaviours at work. The main aspects of addressing conduct/behaviour concerns including roles and responsibilities, policy framework and sources of advice and support will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module delegates will be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the policies and able to identify supporting information available on HR Connect
  • be able to carry out the manager’s role and responsibilities in relation to addressing conduct, concerns and behaviours within the workplace
  • describe best practice and ensure it happens
  • understand the range of responses available in managing employee conduct and behaviours
  • promote a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities
  • share knowledge of formal and informal approaches/interventions

Course Provider; Human Resources and Learning and Education

Who Should Attend

Any manager in NHSGGC who has responsibility for managing NHSGGC staff in their teams. This includes managers employed in integrated Health and Social Care Partnerships who are not directly employed by NHSGGC.

Pre-requisites: Familiarity with the Conduct Policy here and also the People Management Guide.

  • C1 – Communication
  • C2 – Personal and People Development
  • C3 – Health, Safety and Security
  • C6 – Equality and Diversity
  • G6 – People Management

Duration; 3 Hours 

Current policy information is available here. You can also contact the HR Support and Advice Unit directly.

To book a place on the course, please use the eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk) Learner self-service facility. From the Learner Home page, enter the course name in the box at the top of the page to see all available dates.  You can also use keywords to search for courses. Remember to have your eESS user id and password available to access the system. 

24th October 2024, 13:00pm-16:00pm (MS Teams)

If for any reason you find yourself unable to attend, you must cancel your booking as spaces for this course are limited and others will be offered your place. To cancel please use the eESS Learner self-service facility – eESS Login (scot.nhs.uk)

Guidance on how to search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM can be found here:

Full access to all Standard Operating Procedures and e-learning videos is available via: https://www.eess.nhs.scot.

If you need any information on specific course content, the venue or booking process, please do not hesitate to contact Learning and Education Support Team on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).

Course Overview

To support staff to work in a person-centred, anti-discriminatory way. This training will tie in with and support the staff facing and VE Campaign.

Learning Outcomes

  • Be better informed about HIV
  • Be able to outline the role stigma plays in relation to attitudes towards patients with HIV
  • Be aware of the effect of stigma and the impact on patients of stigmatising practice
  • Be confident of what constitutes anti-discriminatory, inequalities sensitive practice and their responsibility to deliver it

Course provider

  • Sexual Health Advisers

Who should attend

  • All NHSGGC staff

Pre-requisites

  • There are no pre requisites for this course

Duration

  • 3 Hours
  • Core 1 – Communication
  • Core 2 – Personal and People Development
  • Core 4 – Service Improvement

How to book this course

  • To book a place by telephone: 0141 211 8634
  • To book a place by email: GG-UHB.bbvtrainingteam@nhs.net
  • Please leave your Name, Job Title, Line Manager’s Name and Contact Details

Course Overview

To increase knowledge and understanding in relation to HIV and Hepatitis C regarding disease progression, treatment and care options.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session delegates will have:

  • An understanding of how both viruses are managed at the specialist centres
  • Have knowledge of referral pathways with in NHSGGC

Course Provider

  • Sexual Health Advisers

Who should attend

  • Staff who wish or require further in depth training for HIV and Hepatitis C

Pre-requisites

  • To have attended the BBV full day training course or working with BBVs

Duration

  • 3 Hours
  • C1 – Communication
  • C2 – Personal and People Development
  • C4 – Service Improvement

How to book this course

  • To book a place by telephone: 0141 211 8634
  • To book a place by email: GG-UHB.bbvtrainingteam@nhs.net
  • Please leave your Name, Job Title, Line Manager’s Name and Contact Details