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Oxfordshire Primary Care Learning - September 2010
Essential training

Cervical smear taker updates, there is an e learning package for this, we are still looking into how this will be funded but the weblink is www.pdinet.co.uk and it is being used in NESC in Wessex we will let you know more soon
New Core Learning Unit Site

If you have previously been unable to access the CLU you will be able to now! 

The CLU have now migrated their Statutory and Mandatory courses over to their new site http://nhsclu.intuition.com (previously used only for the Infection Control Programme). This is potentially a positive development; the new site is apparently more user friendly and does not need the same complex software requirements as the old one. Therefore staff in GP practices, schools and other areas previously unable to access programmes WILL now be able to.

However, things are not perfect yet:

  1. You will need to register again (unless you have completed the Infection Control programme) as the new site requires a new login and password.
  2. During the registration process you will be asked to choose a 'work area' in the PCT but the list you are asked to choose from for Oxfordshire PCT is incomplete. If your work area is not on the list please call the CLU on phone 0845 330 6507 and/or register under Oxfordshire PCT HQ 
Debbie Bowey
E Learning Project Manager
Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust
Jubilee House
5510 John Smith Drive
Oxford Business Park
South Oxford OX4 2LH

 debbie.bowey@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk

The NHS Core Learning Unit (NHS CLU) has delivered core learning programmes since October 2005 following the demise of the NHS University (NHSU).
The Unit is now a hosted organisation within the National Health Service. Programmes are funded by the Strategic Health Authority and are, as such, available free of additional charges, to NHS staff including GP's, practice nurses, healthcare assistants and practice managers.
The CLU has developed a range of e-learning and face to face learning programmes which can add real value to the learning needs of all Health and Care staff. http://www.corelearningunit.com/

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Libraries have developed online training on information, searching, appraisal and research skills. http://www.uhl-library.nhs.uk/elearning/UHLelearning.html

Child Protection

E-learning and link

Revised Child protection information

Child Protection Information sharing protocol as a PDF or Child Protection Information sharing protocol as an html file

There is a toolkit at  http://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical_and_research/circ/safeguarding_children_toolkit.aspx 

and the OSCB training website at – www.oscb.org.uk

0-18 years: guidance for all doctors 

The General Medical Council has published new guidance that sets out doctors’ role and responsibilities towards children and young people. The guidance will come into effect on 15 October 2007. All doctors have a duty to safeguard and protect the health and well-being of children and young people.

 

Improving communication, the exchange of information and patient care: suggested

This joint paper produced by the General Practitioners Committee and the Central Consultants and Specialists Committee offers a number of suggestions to improve two-way communication between primary and secondary care practitioners, for the benefit of patients. (BMA - general practitioners) 

BMA GP Employment Law Courses

BMA Regional Services are offering a series of one-day courses on Employment Law for GPs. There are still limited places available on these informative training courses. Running throughout the year in venues across England, these courses will help you to keep track of employment legislation, best practice and human resources issues.

Courses are available for GPs and Practice Managers.

Four different courses are available:

Managing Change will include recruitment and selection, contracts of employment, terminating employment, and redundancy and will help you to handle change among staff fairly and consistently.

Managing Performance will help you to get the most from your staff and will include performance management, dealing with staff grievances, handling disciplinary matters and absence.

Managing Equal Opportunities will include the development of an Equal Opportunities Policy, flexible working, managing diversity and avoiding discrimination and will help you to ensure that your staff are treated fairly and with respect.

Managing Health and Safety will help you to understand your legal duties as an employer to minimise health and safety risks. The course will include the development of a Health and Safety Policy, creating a safe working environment and protecting staff who work on your premises but are not employed by you.

If you have already registered for these courses but have not received a confirmation email from BMA Conferences please contact Jenny Fraser on phone 020 7383 6923
If you should have any questions about the courses or are unable to access the website, please contact BMA Conferences on [hone020 7383 6923 or by email at jfraser@bma.org.uk.

Equality and diversity

Training is available from the PCT but it not clear whether GP's and their staff need to pay for this Details are on http://nww.oxweb.nhs.uk/learningzone (only available on NHS computer networks)

The PCT has it's own policy statement on equality and diversity on its website, just click over the PCT logo on the front page of this website

Infection control

information about this can be obtained from the health protection team at the PCT.

Librarian who can help with primary care queries

Linda Atkinson,
Reader Services Manager
Health Care Libraries
University of Oxford Cairns Library
John Radcliffe Hospital
Oxford OX3 9DU
01865 221939 linda.atkinson@hcl.ox.ac.uk

Hot Information Tip

Many of you will have used the National Library for Health's CKS (Clinical Knowledge Summaries) page http://cks.library.nhs.uk/ but did you know that buried in the top right hand corner of the page is a link to DynaMed. This resource is aimed at primary care staff and gives evidence based topic summaries for a large number (3000) conditions. Each topic is broken down into the following sections: General information (including ICD-9/-10 Codes) Causes and risk factors Complications and associated conditions History Physical Diagnosis Prognosis Treatment Prevention and Screening References including Reviews and guidelines Patient information Acknowledgements As DynaMed is American it does not necessarily point to UK national guidelines but it is a useful additional reference tool which is freely available to you if you are using a pc in the UK.

Literature Search Clinic

Message from Linda Atkinson, Reader Services & Outreach Team Manager, Health Care Libraries

If you haven't got the time to visit the Library in Oxford but you need some help with searching, accessing the resources or registering for NHS athens, you can drop into the Abingdon Community Hospital Library between 1300 and 1600  on the first Tuesday of the month.  

If you would like to book a time with me to go over a particular query please contact me by e-mail or phone.

01865 221939 linda.atkinson@hcl.ox.ac.uk

Medical leadership competency framework available online

From 1 May 2008 the medical leadership competency framework will be available online: www.institute.nhs.uk/mlcf.
The framework describes the leadership competences doctors need to become more actively involved in the planning, delivery and transformation of health services.

The enhancing engagement in medical leadership team are working with the General Medical Council to integrate the framework into 'Tomorrow's Doctors' and 'Good Medical Practice'. They are also working with the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board to integrate the framework into college curricula.

For more information about the enhancing engagement in medical leadership project please visit: www.institute.nhs.uk/medicalleadership

National Library for health

https://register.athensams.net/nhs/_ Athens passwords (only from NHS PC's)

Resuscitation training

Through PCT contact tracey.frost@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk or phone 07990 527452. She can let you know which course is most appropriate for you. There is usually a charge for training. An alternative is to use an outside specialist company to visit your practice. An example is First Response http://www.first-response.org.uk/ They are not expensive and offer training used by many local practices.

Resuscitation officer

Michelle Rudd, resuscitation officer at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals runs community based resuscitation training courses. She has a team of 8 trainers that conforms to the Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines. Training can be arranged in the workplace or at the Resuscitation Training Centre at the Churchill Hospital Oxford. The External Team administrator is Annette Smith on phone 01865 221122 or 740316

Safeguarding children and young people

Essential every 3 years for staff who have regular contact with children. Sessions are arranged by Jane Bell jane.bell@oxfordshirepct.nhs.uk   alternatively you can arrange training through the NSPCC/ Oxfordshire safeguarding children training project http://www.oscb.org.uk

The NSPCC produces it's own training materials for health care professionals. A visit to their website is helpful. http://www.nspcc.org.uk/whatwedo

Safeguarding Adults…is everybody’s business