Providing a comprehensive programme of training courses and learning opportunities

All of our staff have access to a comprehensive programme of training courses and learning opportunities. All available training and learning is available to staff in our ‘Lifelong Learning Directory’ that is reviewed and published on an annual basis.

Our blended learning approach includes:

  • Classroom delivered learning
  • Coaching
  • Experiential learning portfolios
  • E-learning
  • Clinical Simulation Centre delivery
  • Mentoring
  • Self-directed study
  • Clinical Bedside Teaching
  • Externally delivered courses

Proactive about personal and professional development

In addition to the programme of learning opportunities available, annual performance and development appraisal is mandated for all of our staff.

We recognise that appraisal is a key part of both personal and organisational development.

Appraisal provides an opportunity to reflect back over a period of time, on all aspects of the job, to determine the areas in which you feel you have performed well, where you have encountered problems, why this may be the case and the measures you could take to improve your future performance and develop personally. The process benefits everyone in the Trust because:

  • It allows staff to be clear about what is expected of them and why it is expected, with these expectations written in the form of objectives
  • It gives staff a personal development plan, addressing their personal development needs linked to the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by your team or service
  • It supports career and pay progression by confirming Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) achievement
  • It allows the Trust to meet key objectives by ensuring these are aligned with appraisal
  • It supports talent management and succession planning

Get in touch

We're here to help! We have a number of teams in learning and development who are always on hand to discuss learning opportunities with you.

Medical Education Team

Responsible for the training of undergraduate medical students from the University of Newcastle, junior medical staff in training and consultants and other senior staff trainers within the Trust.

Vocational Training Team

Responsible for managing and delivering all vocational and apprenticeship based training.

Information Technology and Information Training (IM&T) Team

Responsible for delivery of IM&T training including clinical information system training and an extensive range of computer based learning packages (E-learning).

Training Administration Team

Responsible for administering all training delivery, including room management, course booking, registration, and certification and reporting.

Library, Knowledge and Learning Centre Team

Responsible for maintaining and developing our Trust library facilities, available as library facilities on our three main acute hospital sites, and also an extensive range of virtual resources.

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