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Course Overview
In this module you will examine some useful tools and methods that can help you understand the skills needed for good time management.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module you will be able to:
- Organise and plan your time
- Apply priorities to your tasks to manage your time effectively
- Recognise ways of scheduling time, managing distractions and managing e mail
- Use planning tools to maximise efficiency and productivity
Course Provider
- This course can be accessed online via LearnPro
Who Should Attend
- All staff are welcome to attend
Pre-requisites
- There are no pre requisites for this module
Duration
- Self-directed learning but should take approximately 45 minutes
KSF Links
- C2 – Personal and People Development
- C4 – Service Improvement
- C5 – Quality
- G5 – Services and Project Management
- G6 – People Management
e-Learning
This is e-learning course and is available via LearnPro. You will find it under the CPD category. For information and registration please click the link LearnPro .
If you need any further support to access this course, please contact the Learning and Education Support Team on 0141 278 2700 (Option 3).
Course Overview
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is committed to providing a positive security culture throughout the organisation and to ensure personal safety at all times of patients, residents, staff and visitors. We have produced this short e-module in line with changes in legislation and to help ensure we embed security principles within our workforce.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the principles of the UK Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST)
- Keep secure door codes confidential so that they are only known by those that require them for regular discharge of their duties
- Observe all personal safety and security rules at all times as described in the NHSGGC Security and Threat Policy
- Challenge those persons not wearing photographic identification badges unless to do so would place them at risk
- Wear an up to date photographic identification badge at all time during work
- Understand the process for reporting and recording Security incidents at a local level
- Understand the vulnerability factors that can make individuals susceptible to radicalisation or a risk to others and can seek advice from if they have concerns about an individual who may be being groomed into terrorist activity
- Ensure passwords and login details are kept secure at all times
- Access the NHSGGC Security and Threat Policy for further information
Course Provider
- This course can be accessed online via LearnPro
Who should attend
- All NHSGGC employees are required to complete this course
Pre-requisites
- No pre-requisites required
Duration
- Self-directed learning but should take approximately 40 minutes
KSF Links
- C1 – Communication
- C3 – Health, Safety and Security
- C4 – Service Improvement
- C5 – Quality
e-Learning
- Security and Threat training is delivered via LearnPro.
- You will find it under the Statutory/Mandatory tab on your front page.
Course Overview
This course will provide you with a basic knowledge of the Data Protection Act, 1998 and an understanding of your obligations to keep personal identifiable data confidential and secure.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course delegates will be able to identify:
- Store, transport and transfer Board records and data (including health records, staff records and sensitive corporate information) securely and effectively
- Understand the safe use of information and communication technology
- Inform individuals about the use of their data
- Understand the circumstances when consent should be sought prior to obtaining and using personal data
- Verify recorded data using processes for positive patient identification
- Record personal information accurately and consistently
- Ensure that recorded information is relevant and not excessive
- Use patient related data to support the delivery and management of healthcare
- Understand the circumstances in which information may be used for healthcare support purposes such as clinical audit and service monitoring
- Identify circumstances when personal data can, should and must be shared
- Respond appropriately to requests for all recorded information held by the Board, demonstrating awareness of access to information legislation and local compliance requirements
- Understand and apply rules for appropriate authorised access to personal and other sensitive data
- Ensure that conversations in relation to sensitive or personal information, whether face to face or by telephone, take place in an appropriate area.
Course Provider
- This course can be accessed online via LearnPro
Who should attend
- All NHSGGC employees are required to complete this course
Pre-requisites
- None
Duration
- Self-directed learning but should take approximately 40 minutes
KSF Links
- G1 – Learning and Development
- C2 – Personal and People Development
- IK3 – Knowledge and Information Resources
e-Learning
- Safe Information Handling – Foundation training is delivered via LearnPro.
- You will find it under the Statutory/Mandatory tab on your front page.
Course Overview
This e-module is designed for people who may be involved in the response to an emergency. This includes people from Category 1 responder organisations, third sector organisations, and staff in health and social care services.
There are three sections in the module. The goal is to understand when and how to provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) in the immediate aftermath of an emergency.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Define Psychological First Aid
- Describe the 7 key components of effective Psychological First Aid
- Feel reasonably confident in delivering Psychological First Aid
- Adapt Psychological First Aid to different settings and populations
- Identify ways to take care of yourself while providing Psychological First Aid
Course Provider
- National Education for Scotland (NES)
Who Should Attend
- People who may be involved in the response to an emergency. This includes people from Category 1 responder organisations, third sector organisations, and staff in health and social care services.
Duration
- Approximately 1 hour
KSF Link
- C3 – Health, Safety and Security
There is no classroom option for this topic.
e-Learning
An e-learning module is available for this topic via Turas Learn.
If you already use the Turas platform to access other Turas applications such as Turas Appraisal, Turas Professional Portfolio or Turas People you simply add Turas Learn to your Dashboard using the ‘Add Applications’ link on the homepage.
You can then use the search function to find and add specific learning resources and eLearning modules.
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
KSF Links
- C1 – Communication
- C2 – Personal and People Development
- C4 – Service Improvement
- C5 – Quality
- G5 – Services and Project Management
- G6 – People Management
e-Learning
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
KSF Links
- C1 – Communication
- C2 – Personal and People Development
- G1 – Learning and Development
e-Learning
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: 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
KSF links
- 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.
- 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:
- Quick Start User Guide OLM
- How to Search for Learning and Development on eESS OLM
- How to Navigate the System
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