TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF GROUP KEY REFERENCES PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINER/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation – Adult Basic Life Support On induction and annual All clinical and Non clinical who have direct patient contact Resus Council (UK) Face to Face (see trainer requirements) E-learning example: lifesaver Council UK): Trainers should be: Appropriately qualified e.g. resuscitation officers, GPs, Nurses, Paramedics, statutory ambulance trainers, rescue organisations and voluntary aid societies. All content should be according to the Resus Council (UK) recommendations and using CPR and AED learning outcomes as a framework Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation – Paediatric Life Support On induction and annually Can be transferred from previous healthcare employment if up to date. Registered nurses, practitioners and GPs All non-registered clinical staff (assistant practitioners, health care assistants, phlebotomists) Administration staff with direct patient contact (e.g. receptionist, care navigators) staff facing) should have as a minimum an annual update, which includes: trained to recognise cardiac respiratory arrest, summon help and start CPR using chest compressions. This can be delivered by a suitably qualified/experienced member of staff TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUP KEY REFERENCES PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINER/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Conflict Resolution 3 years All staff who have patient contact National Syllabus Project: Reference should also be made to the local Violence, Abuse, Harassment and Aggression at Work Policy Face to face E-learning Trainers should have the appropriate experience and training in conflict resolution and follow the National Syllabus/Protect 2013 E-learning skills for health Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Every 3 years All staff CQC standards: E.1 - Assessing needs and delivering evidence-based treatment (E 1.1, 1.2, 1.4): Equality Act 2010 Public Sector Equality Duty (general duties April 2011, specific duties to follow) Face to Face (see trainer requirements) E-learning Trainers should have the appropriate qualifications eg: relevant qualification and experience in Equality, Diversity and Rights and remain up to date with current Equality and Diversity issues E-learning – skills for health TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUP KEY REFERENCES PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINER/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Fire Safety On induction and annually Annual face to face training is recommended for clinical and/or those in direct contact with patients. Health Technical Memorandum 05-01: Managing healthcare fire safety second edition (2013): Face to face Trainers should have the appropriate qualifications as per - Health Technical Memorandum 05-01
Annual e-learning training will be suitable for facing office staff A training needs analysis should be developed by the Fire Safety Manager in conjunction with the Fire Safety Adviser to determine levels of training and frequency, see appendix F (DH 2015) E-learning E-learning: skills for health Health & Safety Awareness On induction and 3 yearly All staff The level of training may depend on their role, it is good practice to have designated person in the practice that can provide guidance and advice on the relevant health and safety guidance. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Face to face E-learning Trainers should have appropriate skills and experience of relevant Health and Safety documentation. E-learning: skills for health TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUP KEY REFERENCES PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINER/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Harassment & Bullying On induction and 3 yearly All with people management responsibilities should be involved in the practice guidance and may require Awareness of harassment and bullying also incorporated in Equality & Diversity Awareness training CQC Regulation: W.3 Culture of organisations: E-learning Face to face E-learning: skills for health Specialist advice / training / coaching by HR specialist
Immunisations, NMP Infection Prevention and Control (must include Hand Hygiene and Inoculation Incident training) Annual training that alternates between face to face training and eLearning One off or face to face training Clinical staff and Non clinical providing direct care Non patient facing staff The Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance DH 2015): E-learning Face to face sessions can be provided by: Kirklees Council Infection Prevention Team Practice based sessions or TARGET E-learning – Skills for Health Face to face sessions should be provided by qualified Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners Information Governance Training On induction every 3 year All staff CQC Regulation:W6 Management of information (healthcare services), W6.7: Face to Face E - learning E-learning - Skills for Health TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUP KEY REFERENCES PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINER/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Mental Health Act (MHA), Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) On induction and then every 3 years. All staff who have direct contact with patients. In the case of mental capacity, inspectors will need evidence that staff have been trained, but more importantly that they understand the how the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS.. CQC Regulation: E.1 - Assessing and delivering evidence-based treatment: Mental Capacity Act 2005 Monitoring the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Face to Face E - learning E-learning - Skills for Health Face to face training coordinated by WGPWDA to deliver local face to face training
Moving and Handling Annual face to face training On induction and every 2 years to face (alternate face to face and e-learning training is recommended) Staff who undertake manual handling with patients For all other staff Training requirements should be identified according to a practice risk assessment Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Manual handling at work A brief guide: National Back Exchange Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 E-learning Face to face E-learning – Skills for Health Trainers should have the appropriate qualifications, experience or background to deliver the above course to a satisfactory standard. Reference may be made to National Back Exchange - Inter professional Curriculum Trainer requirements TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUP KEY REFERENCES PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINER/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Basic PREVENT awareness training Initial then every 3 years Staff requiring level 1 and 2 safeguarding training also require level one Prevent training with a 3 year refresher (NHS England competency framework ) The framework aims to assist organisations in developing their training framework in relation to raising awareness of the Prevent strategy and in identifying staff groups Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 NHS England prevent training and competencies framework, Face to Face Level 1 e-learning - PREVENT basic awareness Specialist trainers sometimes include PREVENT, in levels 1 and 2 safeguarding training, for more details on PREVENT face to face training contact: Andrew Singleton, skyline: =
requiring basic Prevent awareness training and Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP). E-learning: Channel basic awareness Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP) (PREVENT level 3) Initial then every 3 years All requiring level 3 and above safeguarding training require level 3 PREVENT training (WRAP) Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 NHS England prevent training and competencies framework, Face to face E-learning – home office to release primary care e-learning programme More details on WRAP face to face training contact: Andrew Singleton, TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF GROUP KEY REFERENCES PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINER/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Safeguarding Adults 1 Upon appointment and every 3 years To be reviewed annually at staff appraisal All staff Note some will require this plus additional level 2 below Safeguarding Training Strategy Incorporating Safeguarding children, Safeguarding adults and 'Prevent' Primary Care 2014/17 (Wakefield CCG) Practice meeting discussion /local induction E-learning Practice meetings/discussions with relevant topic and facilitated with experienced staff, must be documented E-learning: Skills for Health Safeguarding Adults Level 2 On induction and then every 3 years To be reviewed annually at staff Appraisal All frontline clinical staff As Face to face Work book E-learning Face to face - Accredited trainer Wakefield CCG Safeguarding Adults Work-book: E-learning: Skills for Health
Safeguarding Children Level 1 On induction and then every 3 years All staff Note some staff will require this plus additional level 2 below As Face to face E-learning Face to face - Accredited trainer E-learning: Skills for Health Safeguarding Children Level 2 On induction, then 3 yearly refresher One-off for staff requiring additional higher levels of training All clinical staff Note some staff will require this level plus additional level 3 below As above E-learning Face to face E-learning: Skills for Health Face to face - accredited learning provider TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUP KEY REFERENCES PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINER/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Safeguarding Children 3 On induction and then every 3 years To be reviewed annually at staff Appraisal. Staff who work predominantly with children, young people and/or parents/carers. Safeguarding Training Strategy Incorporating Safeguarding children, Safeguarding adults and 'Prevent' Primary Care 2014/17 (Wakefield CCG) Face to face Interagency training Single agency training and professional development related to role Local Safeguarding Children Board Professional body or other external training provider Locality Network bespoke session The NHS Wakefield CCG Head of Safeguarding will provide one level 3 session per locality network each year
WDSCB access to free e learning for children and adults: How to register: http://skyline.wakefieldccg.nhs.uk/Interact/Pages/Content/Document.aspx?id=3577 Training for Clinical Staff SUBJECT FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Care Certificate One off ‘Skills for Care’ web based package to go through to achieve full certificate Non-regulated workers, e.g. Health Care Assistants The Care Certificate, HEE: The General Practice Workforce Development Pan (HEE): Web based certificate Workshops available through skills for care website Face to face options available also as part of apprentice programmes Care Certificate: Care Certificate assessor requirements and guidance (clinical line manager/mentor):
SUBJECT FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Cytology – Smear Taking Initial course - accredited course to become registered Update training - 3 yearly face to face or eLearning Registered nurses, midwives and physician associates should complete a recognised theoretical course followed by a period of supervised practical training, both elements of which should be in accordance with PHE (2016) NHS CSP guidance for the training of cervical sample takers. All doctors are expected to have completed an adequate level of theoretical and practical training as part of their specialist training. It is, however, recommended that Registered nurses, midwives, physician associates, GPs who undertake cervical smears Face to face 6 month accredited course E-learning/face to face is suitable only if it fulfils the national and local requirement (equating to three hours of learning) Registered smear takers PHE (2016) NHS CSP guidance for the training of cervical sample takers: NHS cervical screening programme available at for health: Universities providing initial and update training:
doctors undertake this recognised cervical screening training (PHE 2016). SUBJECT FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Clinical Supervision As required and according to development review/line manager. Group supervision is recommended at least every 6 months One to one supervision is recommended at least every 6 months Registered Practitioners (also suitable for all registered and health care staff) WGPWDA Clinical supervision policy NMC: Group supervision can be accessed at Nurse engagement meetings, practice meetings or external events One to one supervision: internal; or external supervision with appropriately experienced/trained supervisors Supervision sessions should be documented, reflection models should be used and actions produced. Refer to WGPWDA clinical supervision policy for further information Contraception and sexual health Basic Initial training then 2 yearly (no specific training advice, based on good practice) Advanced Registered healthcare professionals undertaking basic sexual health and contraception advice Registered healthcare Medscape drug interaction tracker: Faculty of sexual and reproductive Health care of the Royal College of Basic Face to face Advanced Face to face Primary Care Training Centre: University of Sheffield: Faculty of sexual and reproductive health:
Initial then 2 yearly (no specific training advice, based on good practice) professionals undertaking more advanced sexual health and contraception advice and treatment (NMPs) Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: Family Planning Association: SUBJECT FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Diabetes Initial accredited training is recommended Annual update Lead GP and Nurse/practitioner for diabetes Diabetes NICE pathways: Community Diabetes Contract Face to face update sessions Provided by community specialist team Public Health Lead for diabetes, Gill Day, Diabetes course and updates can also be obtained from: Primary Care Training Centre M&K update training: Ear care irrigation training Initial training Update 3 years HCAs/Registered practitioners Face to face training HCAs need a registered practitioner to mentor. Mentor requirements: undertaken ear care course within 3 years. Undertakes ear irrigation regularly WGPWDA are delivering training sessions please contact: Primary Care Training Centre: Rotherham primary ear care centre:
SUBJECT FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Health checks Initial training All staff undertaking health checks NHS Health Check website: Face to face training Key contact for training: Health Checks (Learning Disabilities) Initial Training and yearly updates lead staff in LD All who undertake LD health checks Equality Act 2005 Face to face Key contact for training: Marie Gibb, Strategic Health Facilitator, Learning Disabilities Mentorship Initial Mentor training - NMC approved mentor preparation programme. Initial training also requires sign off, which consists of: supervision on at least 3 occasions for signing off proficiency by an existing sign-off mentor Successful completion of the above course will allow mentor to be a sign off mentor and will be able to sign final year students off All mentors require a yearly face to face update and a Registered Nurses (see NMC standards for mentors for mentor requirements) Standards to support learning and assessment in practice NMC standards for mentors, practice teachers and teachers: Accredited training Face to face update training, meetings and reviews NMC approved mentor preparation courses: Annual updates, mentor update meetings/ support sessions, to arrange tri annual, reviews, contact: Advanced Training Practice (ATP): Education Administrator
tri-annual review with their line manager SUBJECT FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Non-medical prescribing updates Continuous and ongoing Attendance at NMP meetings/other specific prescribing meetings. Frequency recommended at least twice a year NMP audits/review of prescribing, frequency at least yearly at personal appraisal/ development plan review Continuous review of declaration of prescribing/intent to prescribe document, frequency at least yearly at personal appraisal/ development plan review Non-medical prescribers CCG – Non medical prescribing lead/ Nurse advisor Medicine Optimisation Team to register NMPs and access prescribing data if unobtainable from clinical system and to update NMP details. NMC standards: NMP prescribing NICE guidance: Medscape drug interaction tracker: Attendance at Non-medical prescribing meetings Attendance at external meetings or Practice meetings dedicated to prescribing. Non-medical prescribing audits should be undertaken at least yearly and reviewed by a suitably trained/experience or medical prescriber, usually as part of personal development review/objective setting Prescribing declarations should be kept up to date by the prescriber and reviewed regularly at least yearly, usually as part of personal development review/objective setting CCG NMP meetings are coordinated by CCG nurse adviser Educational content consist of presentations delivered by Medicine Optimisation Team and a variety of prescribing related topics delivered by internal and external speakers
SUBJECT FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Preceptor training One off Preceptor introduction session Preceptor is a registered practitioner who is supporting the newly registered (or new to primary care) practitioner through preceptorship WGPWDA Preceptorship policy NMC: HEE preceptorship framework: Face to face training session Delivered by WGPWDA Preceptee training One off preceptee programme expected to run through the year All newly registered or new to primary care (registered or non-registered) (been employed in primary care a year or less) As above Face to face - Professional Practice and Development Preceptorship Forums – expected to attend three to four in a year Preceptorship Portfolio during professional practice and development session One off face to face training delivered by WGPWDA Delivered and coordinated by WGPWDA Delivered and coordinated by WGPWDA SUBJECT FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Respiratory Disease Minimal Involvement in Respiratory Care Initial local NHS approved training Medium Involvement in Respiratory Care Registered Nurses, Practice Pharmacists, HCAs PCRS Skill Levels for Delivering High Quality Respiratory Care by Nurses in Primary Care Annual updates provided through Wakefield Respiratory Network Primary Care Training Centre Rotherham Respiratory Key contact: For those undertaking care for asthma an asthma diploma alone would be satisfactory
One off Respiratory Diploma, Asthma Diploma COPD Diploma Maximum involvement in respiratory care One off Respiratory Diploma, Asthma Diploma, COPD Diploma Annual Updates BTS/ Sign and NICE pathways for Asthma and COPD Wakefield Practice Premium Contract access via skyline Education for health on line updates For those undertaking care for COPD a COPD diploma alone would be satisfactory A Respiratory Diploma is suitable for both asthma and COPD care Smoking cessation Initial training: Core Training level 2 (including Quit Manager Computer Programme Training) Annual update mandatory as per contract Smoking cessation advisor (e.g. PN, HCA) Wakefield Practice Premium Contract: Face to face training Care Navigation Smoke Free Service: Yorkshire Free Service: TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Foundation certificate in Spirometry (level 1) After initial training , 3 yearly updates to remain registered with the Association of respiratory, technology and physiology (ARTP) Healthcare who undertake spirometry tests (e.g. HCA, PNs) ARTP accredited courses: artp.org.uk Face to face Local provider examples: Primary Care Training Centre: Rotherham respiratory Respiratory matters (Huddersfield) – email
sophietor@respiratry matters.com Full certificate in Spirometry 3) Must have completed foundation (level 1) initial training, 3 yearly updates, to remain registered with the Association of respiratory, technology and physiology (ARTP). Healthcare staff who undertake spirometry and interpretation (GPs, ANPs, PNs, HCAs band 4s) ARTP accredited courses: artp.org.uk Face to face As above Interpretation certificate in Spirometry Must have completed foundation (level 1) After initial training , 3 yearly updates, to remain registered with the Association of respiratory, technology and physiology (ARTP) Healthcare staff who undertake spirometry interpretation (GPs, ANPs, PNs, HCAs band 4s) ARTP accredited courses: artp.org.uk Wakefield Practice Premium Contract: This is a level 2 course. It can be used as a course for those not required to perform spirometry It can be used to progress to the full certificate if ARTP foundation level 1 certificate in spirometry has been completed As above For further specialised advice contact Lisa Chandler, Public Health Principle: TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS Vaccine and Immunisation Nurses (Registered Practitioners) Those new to immunisation should receive comprehensive foundation immunisation training, either through a face to face taught course or a blended approach of both e-learning and a face to face taught course. New immunisers should also have a period of supervised practice and support with a registered healthcare practitioner who is Registered Nurses and Practitioners PHE (2018) National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training for Registered Healthcare Practitioners Face to face The registered practitioner should assess their training needs according to the vaccine and immunisations they administer: seasonal, baby and travel vaccines and immunisations. Local providers - Leeds Beckett University: Sheffield Hallam University:
be considered for training in vaccine administration Annual Update face to face supervisor and ongoing support is recommended after training is completed) Wound Care – simple wound training 2 year update All (e.g. PNs and HCAs) who undertake simple wound reviews and dressings NICE: SWYAPC - Wound Care Management Formulary: Face to face sessions Further information on training available from WGPWDA Primary Care Training Centre: M&K update training: TRAINING FREQUENCY SUMMARY OF STAFF GROUPS KEY REFERENCES/KEY CONTACTS PROVISION OPTIONS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ COMMENTS care – chronic and complex wounds 2 yearly update ( for staff who have already competed initial training and doppler competent) PNs who undertake complex/chronic wound dressings As above Face to face sessions As above