Objectives

At the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Identify and discuss challenges in relation to having realistic conversations
• Identify and discuss specific challenges which may include:
• Initiating and undertaking an advance care planning conversation
• Initiating and undertaking breaking bad news conversations
• Initiating and undertaking talking about dying
• Demonstrate the relevant specific communication skills and behaviours required when undertaking realistic conversation

Intended Audience

Qualified Clinical Staff who have regular patient contact.
Please note: this course can be utilised as supporting evidence for revalidation with the NMC and work in line with the principles and values set out in GMC Good Medical Practice (2013): Domain 3: Communication, partnership and teamwork. 

Venue

St Benedict’s Hospice & Centre for Specialist Palliative Care, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0NY

Dates & Times

• Wednesday 7th February 2024, 09.00-12.00
• Thursday 25th April 2024, 09.00-12.00
• Wednesday 2nd October 2024, 13.00-17.00
• Friday 22nd November 2024, 09.00-12.00

Cost

£125.00 per person or free to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust staff members and can be booked through OLM/Oracle.

How to Book

South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Staff Members – Click Here to log onto Oracle/OLM and book your place

External Staff – please download the booking form (PDF format or Word Format) and return to stsft.stbenlecturer@nhs.net

If you would like further information on this course please do not hesitate to contact The Education Department on Tel: 0191 512 8437 or Email: stsft.stbenlecturer@nhs.net