ACADEMY

 

The Academy team, a small but impactful unit funded by external sources, provides crucial support and training advice to both clinical and non-clinical staff in Salford and across Greater Manchester (GM). Collaborating closely with the Greater Manchester Training Hub (GMTH), the team has worked on projects like the General Practice Nurse course.

Key Highlights

• Unified Learning Environment (ULE) Audits: We audited 15 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and practices.
• Commissioned CPD Programmes: In collaboration with GM localities, we commissioned Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes ranging from “Lunch and Learn” sessions, one-day Long-Term Conditions (LTC) courses, to three-day Minor Injuries and Gynaecology courses. Between April 2023 and April 2024, 127 staff accessed various CPD training modules. Salford was the only locality in GM to fund a face-to-face flu update session, with over 120 attendees including ACPs, PNs, NAs, HCSWs, LD nurses, pharmacists, and public health team members.
• Primary Care Integrated Development Programme (PCIDP): In partnership with GMTH, we designed and launched the next steps programme for nurses in September 2023. To date, over 280 Practice Nurses (PNs) and Nursing Associates (NAs) from across GM have accessed this Salford-designed programme.
• Specialist Nurse Degree: We are working with the University of Salford (UOS) and University of Bolton (UOB) on a specialist nurse degree, set to go live in January 2025.
• Support for Salford Nursing Staff: The Academy team continues to provide daily support to practices in Salford, handling enquiries related to IPC guidelines, immunisation queries, staff issues, and more.
• Representation in Key Groups: The team represents Salford in various GM forums, including spirometry, nursing collaboration, immunisations, and workforce planning.