Learning and development

An in-house training programme which focuses on delivering training staff have requested e.g. how to run recruitment and interview training and training the trainers so we can increase staff skills and Basic Life Support training which is now all delivered by our own workforce who attend refresher training themselves annually.

Specially commissioned training as identified by the workforce for example Risk Assessment Training for practice managers at their request.

A ring-fenced training grant scheme which is open to all staff and has funded a wide range of training from basic sign language, to GP updates, to independent nurse prescriber courses.

Providing training opportunities future generations – all Hurley Group sites are either approved training practices or working towards becoming training practices and offer a range of placements.

Joint working with other training organisations which includes practice nurses participating in the HENCEL 2 year programme to train as Advanced Nurse Practitioners and staff undertaking the Mary Seacole Leading Care (level 1) NHS Leadership Course.

Supporting Internal and External Secondment opportunities. Internal secondments mean that staff can benefit from the wide range of different services within the Hurley group and expand their knowledge and skills. External secondment opportunities have included Darzi Fellowships, working with the RCGP, working with ICBs and a UCLP QI Fellowship

Bespoke schemes which include the Talent Management Programme for non-clinical staff who wish to progress up the career ladder.

Rewards and benefits – The Hurley Group believe strongly in celebrating our successes and acknowledging and rewarding excellence as well as providing access to support to facilitate a healthy work/life balance.

Hurley Hero awards presented on an ad hoc basis, by staff for staff with the condition that the act has provided the “wow factor” for patients and staff

The annual Hurley Awards presented on an annual basis there. All staff nominate their colleagues for their work over the preceding year , with patients being invited to make nominations for Patient Advocate of the year via the practice websites. The winner in each of the ten categories is announced at the annual Christmas meeting and  presented with an award.

Employee Assistance Scheme provided via PPC, all staff have access to free, anonymous employee assistance if they would like it.

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