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Clinical Educator National Development Programme

Clinical educators from across the country have told us that they want a development programme focused on the skills they need to educate and develop the clinical workforce of the present and future.  Over 5 months, participants will come together online to develop skills and confidence in the areas which were most requested in a national needs analysis completed by over 800 people.

This modular programme will provide delegates with the skills to design educationally sound learning initiatives which meet the diverse needs of the current and future healthcare workforce, while developing personal leadership and understanding of working within rapidly changing systems.

We recognise that individuals have different roles and learning needs, and have designed this programme to be able to step on and off to gain what you need.

Why is developing clinical educators important?

Supporting the educator workforce is a key priority for the NHS, underscored by the publication of the NHS Educator Workforce Strategy.

Given the ever-growing pressures on the NHS, the importance of education and training cannot be overstated. There is a crucial link between ensuring the NHS has a future workforce, and development of and support for a high-quality educator workforce, however there is limited opportunity for training and development of educators themselves.

To help reverse this trend NHS Elect is working with teams across the NHS to develop solutions that will help them thrive not just survive.

How does the programme work?

The programme includes up to 8 three-hour online modules led by our clinical education specialists, Julie Combes, Lydia Lofton and Libby Thomas.

The programme is split into 2 parts, and you can choose to attend just the first part should you wish to. Full details of the 8 modules are shown below.

Option 1: Practical skills for clinical educators

Participate in the first 5 modules of the programme at a cost of 2 tokens or £600 for members, or £800 for non-members.

Option 2: Educators leading within systems AND practical skills for clinical educators

Participate in all 8 modules of the programme at a cost of 3 tokens or £850 for members, or £1,050 for non-members.

All participants will be invited to a collaborative event to celebrate learning and progress at the end of the learning pathway.

You will also be encouraged to create a community of practice with other participants throughout the programme and will have access to various digital tools to enable this and apply your learning.

Self-directed learning

Acquisition of knowledge through websites, video, podcasts, publications

Practice

Practical application with active analyses and self-reflection to develop your practice to take back to your workplace

Collaborative learning

Community of practice to share best practice and a provide a supportive peer network

Reflection

Celebrating success and a chance to reflect on what we learnt about ourselves and from peers

Apply to join or find out more

To apply to join this programme, please complete our registration form.

If you would like to find out more about the programme, please email ndp@nhselect.org.uk.

Register your interest

Programme dates and content

Module 1: Designing and delivering education

Tuesday 8 October 2024 9:30-12:30

Building a community of practice with digital enablers

We will delve into the transformative power of digital tools in education, exploring their relevance to the teaching and learning experience. Together, we'll examine various platforms such as Mural and Microsoft 365 that enhance educational delivery and foster collaborative learning environments within our developing community of practice.

Module 2: Designing and delivering education

Thursday 24 October 9:30-12:30

Learning theories and instructional design

We will explore the fundamental theories of behaviourism, constructivism, and cognitivism in education. You will gain practical insights into how these theories shape curriculum design and instructional methods. You’ll analyse and apply various instructional design models such as ADDIE model and The Double Diamond to optimize your teaching strategies and create dynamic learning experiences.

Module 3: Designing for people

Thursday 7 November 9:30-12:30

Effective learning environments

Gain deeper insights into essential considerations such as accessibility, neurodiversity, interprofessional education, and psychological safety, forming a framework for establishing supportive educational environments. You will explore practical strategies to effectively address diverse learner needs and cultivate inclusive learning environments during our discussions.

Module 4: Developing People

Tuesday 19 November 9:30-12:30

Interpersonal communication skills

We will explore interpersonal communication skills crucial for educators, examining the styles, contextual applications, and impacts on oneself and others. Key elements covered include emotional intelligence, mentorship skills, negotiation techniques, and the effective use of the radical candor feedback framework.

Module 5: Developing self

Thursday 5 December 9:30-12:30

Leadership

We will explore your unique leadership style using the Merrill and Reid social styles model, gaining insights to enhance your impact. You’ll learn key concepts for effective leadership and consider practical strategies to cultivate these skills, to navigate change within an educational context.

Module 6: Healthcare business skills

Thursday 9 January 9:30-12:30

Project management, analytics and finance

Find out about project management methodologies crucial for healthcare settings. Gain practical skills to efficiently plan, execute, and monitor projects. Learn how to use healthcare analytics for data-driven decision-making and take away tips for business case development. Consider essential financial principles to confidently navigate clinical education budgeting and resource allocation.

Module 7: Leadership in systems

Tuesday 28 January 9:30-12:30

System thinking and leading change

You will delve into system thinking methodologies, such as Peter Senge's "The Fifth Discipline," to gain insights into how different components of the system interact and influence each other. Additionally, we'll apply the "Water of Systems Change" framework to explore how shifting conditions at various levels can lead to sustainable, systemic change. Learn practical strategies for leading change, including Kotter's 8-Step Change Model.

Module 8: Collaborative learning event

Tuesday 11 February 9:30-12:30

Celebrating learning and progress

By celebrating achievements we encourage the group to reflect on their development collaboratively and as individuals. Reflection and celebration helps everyone value a learning culture and keeps progress and achievements visible.

Action Learning Sets to continue the work together

If you would like to express interest in working in an action learning set with peers from this programme, please let us know.

Action learning is a long established and powerful method for developing critical-thinking, problem-solving, creative solutions and innovative practice.

Working in action learning sets, peers and leaders come together to work through organisational issues and challenges and share ideas and experience in a trusting, structured and supportive environment.

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