Continuing Professional Development (CPD) funding is received from NHS England and set aside by the Training Hub to support eligible staff working in BSW primary care to access CPD funds, which are managed flexibly for individuals and groups of staff.
The CPD funding can be used to access courses; virtual and face-to-face study days; university level accredited modules; subscriptions to clinical portals; training and associated travel costs; conferences and events relevant to the profession and practice development programmes.
It can only be used to access CPD and not for backfilling, equipment, administration or travel costs. It can be carried over into the next financial year as part of a more expensive course.
Ideally CPD needs will have already been identified as part of an annual appraisal process between the eligible staff member and line manager.
For further information about the CPD process click here.
The Training Hub are in regular conversation with practices to discuss current needs and to help find suitable training opportunities.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Training Hub via bswicb.traininghub@nhs.net if you have any questions.
Helen has a background in education and has worked in the NHS for 9 years, initially as an administrator within the BSW ICB Quality Team, transferring to the Training Hub in 2020. Helen’s role includes coordinating CPD funding and training, managing UWE modules and facilitating training for non-clinical roles, in particular, administrative staff working in general practice.
