Courses and Conferences

The Thames Valley Centre for Workforce & Educator Development (TV CWED) organise and administer courses within the Thames Valley Region for a range of delegates: including Trainees, Educational Supervisors, Senior Managers and Allied Health Professional staff groups.

The aim is to develop a broad range of development opportunities via programmes and workshops that meet the ever-changing needs of a multi-professional and multi-cultural workforce, addressing relevant legislation changes within the healthcare setting and enabling delegates to develop both personally and professionally in their NHS career.

The range of relevant, quality-assured courses, programmes and conferences deliver a high-quality educational experience to delegates and, above all, assist with improving patient outcomes and consists of the following –

Developmental and informative events for the educator community and bespoke training for Educational and Clinical Supervisors, in line with the GMC Recognition of Trainers Implementation Plan.

1) Leadership and Management – includes dynamic, interactive and challenging programmes; designed to enhance the necessary skills to be successful in any leadership role.

2) Masterclasses – These multi-professional, interactive masterclasses provide a wealth of information and advice, and are delivered by highly experienced professionals.

Upcoming Events in 2024/2025

– Coaching Skills for Medical Educators (1 day course)

– Brave, Big Hearted Conversations

– PSWS Learning Lunches

All of these courses can be booked direct through Accent Course Manager

NHSE South East delivers many training events each year, specifically for doctors in postgraduate training.

Upcoming Events in 2024/2025

– Nuts and Bolts in Health Service Management (for senior trainees approaching the end of their clinical training)

– IMT Procedural Skills Course

– IMT Scenario Simulation Course

– IMT Med Reg Ready Course

All of these courses can be booked direct through Accent Course Manager

All courses and events within NHSE South East can be booked via our online course booking management system (Accent Course Manager).

Once registered, this provides delegates with the opportunity to view course/event information, express an interest in a course or book directly onto a course event.

The NHSE Thames Valley Educator Conference offers some exciting, stimulating, and interesting talks, as well as a great opportunity to network with other educators in Thames Valley, Wessex, Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

Key Speaker Sessions:

This event will feature the following key speakers, with more to be confirmed, giving you the opportunity to meet and discuss their ideas:

The Power Of Quiet Leadership – Prof Jacqueline Baxter, Professor Of Public Policy And Management, the Open University

A Year In Medical Education – Dr Paul Sadler, Postgraduate Dean

Strategies For Tackling Differential Attainment – Dr Subodh Dave, Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists

Quality In Medical Education-Measuring And Improving – Dr Simon Smith, Associate Dean

Fitness To Practice-Myths And Reality – Dr Andrew Hoyle, Assistant Director for Decisions, GMC

Managing Sexual Misconduct – Dr Mei Nortley, Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Finance – What Educators Need To Know, But Are Shy To Ask – Christine Wearne, Financial Management Controller (South East)

This is a whole day event with relevant and timely educational content delivered by regional and national speakers.

There are no more face to face places available, however you can book a space online by using the following form