IT Skills

Scroll down to find related available resources

Digital Education and Training

Digital education and training for general practice staff. Aims to attract new talent, to upskill the existing workforce, and to develop new roles and new ways of working

Target audience: GP practice staff

Type of learning: Online 

Provider: NHS England 

Associated costs: Free

Links to ACCEND:

1.10 Adhere to legal, regulatory and ethical requirements, professional codes, and employer protocols

1.13 Inform their practice and professional development and remain up -to -date with the best available evidence through the appropriate use of clinical guidelines and research findings

2.6 Keep up to date with mandatory training and/or revalidation requirements, encompassing those requiring evidence related to care for people affected by cancer

10.13 Record all pertinent information gathered concisely and accurately for clinical management, and in compliance with local guidance, legal and professional requirements for confidentiality, data protection and information governance

11.10 Record the information gathered through assessments concisely and accurately, for clinical management and in compliance with local guidance, legal and professional requirements for confidentiality, data protection and information governance

15.1 Safely prescribe and/or administer therapeutic medications, relevant and appropriate to scope of practice, including an applied understanding of pharmacology which considers relevant physiological and/or pathophysiological changes and allergies

15.4 Keep up-to-date and apply the principles of evidence-based practice, including clinical and cost effectiveness and associated legal frameworks for prescribing. Follow Royal Pharmaceutical Framework guidelines (e.g. medicines optimisation)

15,7 Appropriately review response to medication, recognising the balance of risks and benefits which may occur. Take account of context including what matters to the person and their experience and impact for them and preferences in the context of their life as well as polypharmacy, multimorbidity, frailty, existing medical issues such as kidney or liver issues and cognitive impairment

15.14 Maintain accurate, legible and contemporaneous records of medication prescribed and/or administered and advice given in relation to medicine

22.12 Ensure that systems are in place to guarantee that project design and data management and dissemination meet ethical practice standards

Video Group Clinics

Gives learners an overview and a working knowledge of video group clinics and consultations including benefits, delivery principles and outcomes. Provides a ‘walk through’ as to the implementation of video group clinics (currently a 4-step process).

Target audience: All health and social care staff

Type of learning: Online 

Provider: E Learning for Health

Associated costs: Free

Links to ACCEND:

A4.0 Person-centred collaborative working: Communication and consultation

Skills
A7.0 Person-centred collaborative working:  Providing information to support self-management and enable independence for people living with and affected by cancer

C17.0 Assessment, investigation and diagnosis: Promoting self-management and behaviour change

F23.0 Quality Improvement: Service evaluation and development

Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world

This free course, Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world, will develop your confidence and skills for life online, whether study, work or everyday life. It explores a range of digital skills and practices, including digital identity, digital well-being, staying safe and legal, finding and using information and online tools, and dealing with information overload. The importance of developing a critical approach to life online is emphasised throughout, whether consuming or creating information. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on your own situation and to apply what you learn to real-life scenarios, using a digital skills plan to keep a record of progress.

Target audience: All health and social care staff

Type of learning: Online 

Provider: The Open University

Associated costs: Free

Links to ACCEND:

A7.0 Person-centred collaborative working:  Providing information to support self-management and enable independence for people living with and affected by cancer

Contact Us:

If you experience any issues in accessing the training links or have feedback or questions about cancer education and training, please contact – Kate.woods10@nhs.net