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Women in Healthcare Leadership Workshop Our Aims For This Workshop: * Become clear about your leadership style and philosophy. * Understanding how to navigate yourself and your team in a VUCA environment. * How to communicate with presence and impact. Topic 1 Foundations For Effective Leadership * Develop your leadership story – (know yourself) * Your values, influences and leadership philosophy * Clear vision and purpose as a leader  * Adapting style to suit the context Topic 2 Leading Through Rapid Change (Uncertainty) * Exploring the VUCA environment (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) * Understanding the psychological process of change * Resilience and stress management Topic 3 Communication Skills For Influential Leaders * How to prepare to be present so you have a presence * Explore and understand your own innate communication style * Importance of voice, pace, trust, and rapport -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FACILITATOR Ruth Sangale Ruth has 20 years HR and OD experience in the public and private sectors, leaving the NHS in 2012 to set up her own business “Enjoy Work” and specialise in Creative Leadership development and executive coaching. She works internationally coaching and running residential leadership programs for global organisations such as UNICEF, WHO, UN Women, and PLAN International and charitable NGOs in a range of countries including, Afghanistan, Brazil, India, Kenya, and Belize. In the UK she designs and delivers workshops for mostly the NHS, on topics such as career development, resilience and positive psychology, feedback skills, coaching skills for leaders and team development. She is an ICF-accredited coach and has an M Sc in Innovation, Creativity and Leadership. In her work she uses creative tools such as drama, visualization, drawing, mindfulness and storytelling to stimulate creative thinking and develop leadership capability. She has two daughters and in her free time loves hiking, climbing mountains and salsa dancing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PANEL Sam Foster - Chief Nursing Officer - Oxford University Teaching Hospitals Sam joined the Board of Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT in September 2017 as an experienced Chief Nurse who previously worked at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust where she held the role of Chief Nurse for four years. Sam has also worked in a number of Trusts in clinical, operational and educational roles. Sam's portfolio includes the professional leadership and education of over 5,000 Nurses, Midwives and AHPs. In addition to the Executive leadership of the Trust Facilities and PFI Services, she is accountable for the Estates and delivery of the capital program. Sam leads the Urgent Care program across the Oxfordshire system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Avey Bhatia - Chief Nursing Officer - Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Trust Avey Bhatia is Chief Nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust. Avey returned to the Trust as Chief Nurse in November 2020, having trained as a critical care nurse at St Thomas’ in the early part of her career. Avey qualified in 1991 and her clinical experience includes theatres, general intensive care, coronary care and cardiothoracic nursing. She held various staff nurse and sister posts at hospitals in London before becoming Chief Nurse and Director of Infection Prevention and Control at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2017.  Avey holds a postgraduate diploma in health services management and a Masters in Public Administration. She is also the Trust’s Director of Patient Experience, and the executive lead for adults’ and children’s safeguarding, and for infection, prevention and control. Beyond Guy’s and St Thomas’, Avey is Vice President for the Florence Nightingale Foundation and Honorary Vice President of The Nightingale Fellowship. She is a Trustee for the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caroline Alexander CBE - Group Chief Nurse - Barts NHS Trust Caroline graduated as a nurse in 1987 from Edinburgh University (BSc/RGN) and has an MSc in Nursing Studies from South Bank University (2001). From 1987 to 1993 she specialised in nursing older people in Edinburgh and then London at Guy’s Hospital as a ward sister. Caroline then worked for the Foundation of Nursing Studies for three years supporting nurses to use research in practice. In 1998 Caroline returned to the NHS and worked in Tower Hamlets in a range of roles within older people’s services. In 2005, Caroline took up her first Director post, as Director of Nursing and Therapies within Tower Hamlets PCT. With the clustering of PCTs in London in 2011, she took on the Director of Nursing and Quality within NHS East London and the City initially and then within NHS North East London when the clusters merged in 2012. until she joined NHS England as Regional Chief Nurse for London in April 2013. Caroline took up her current role of Chief Nurse for Barts Health in March 2016. Caroline was a 2008 Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholar and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from City, University of London in 2017, Middlesex University in 2018 and University of East London in 2021. She is a Trustee of the Foundation of Nursing Studies. In 2020 she was made a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who will attend? * Emerging Leaders looking to step into management roles * Current Leaders looking to progress into senior management roles This workshop is open to any woman who works in health care and wants to take her next step in their career; women include trans women and non-binary people who are comfortable in a female-centered group. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Group Rate Discounts 2-3 people, 7% discount 4+ people, 20% discount We have two group rates which you can take advantage of depending on the size of the group you wish to book: Option 1️⃣ Groups between 2 & 3 are eligible for the 7% Discount. Please use this code at checkout: GROUP 2+  Option 2️⃣ For groups of over 4+ attendees, the eligible discount is 20%.   Please use this code at checkout: GROUP 4+  Where do I add the discount code? 

Has the Computer System Validation Engineer left and you’ve been handed their responsibilities? Do the thoughts of your next audit fill you with dread? CSV can be frustrating but this program will show you how to manage electronic data in a regulated manufacturing/laboratory/clinical environment using the GAMP framework and ensure compliance with FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 or other regulatory guidelines.

Take our part-time online “Conversion Course into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing“ NO Previous Industry Experience or Science Qualifications Required

COURSE INFORMATION Our extensively proven course delves into the essential stages of process and system auditing. Gain invaluable insights and direction in auditing systems and processes, spanning across global and local organisational levels. THIS COURSE WILL ASSIST DELEGATES WITH: * A practical approach for the development and conduct of process and system audits * An enhanced understanding of key system audit principles, preparation, design and conduct * Increased expertise, efficiency and confidence. THIS COURSE IS STRUCTURED TO ENCOURAGE DELEGATES TO: * Discuss and develop ideas * Solve specific problems * Share knowledge and experiences. BY THE END OF THE COURSE DELEGATES WILL BE BETTER ABLE TO: * Design and plan more effectively to achieve their process and systems audit objectives and add value to their organisation * Improve the effectiveness, focus and credibility of the audit programme * Understand the key system audit principles, preparation, design and conduct * Develop system audit tools to ensure more effective audit conduct and outcome * Create audit strategies utilising risk management principles * Prepare for inspections. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUTORS Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): ALLISON JACK Executive Director, Bristol Myers Squibb ROCIO CASTELLANOS Director, Pfizer Ltd GUY HOUBEN G(C)LP Auditor, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME Please note timings may be subject to alteration. DAY 1 08:50 REGISTRATION 09:00 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS, EXPECTATIONS/CHALLENGES/EXPERIENCES A discussion to explore the range of approaches to the conduct of systems audit. 09:30 INTRODUCING SYSTEMS AUDIT What is a system? Why conduct system audits? Advantages, disadvantages and challenges. 10:20 BREAK 10:35 SYSTEMS AUDIT DESIGN AND PLANNING Identifying the customer, setting objectives, development of the audit plan and audit tools, plans for the audit report. 12:00 DESIGNING SYSTEM AUDIT TOOLS 12:45 LUNCH 13:30 SYSTEM AUDIT PLAN - EXERCISE 14:00 INTRODUCTION TO CASE STUDIES The objectives of the case studies are defined and process and outputs described. 14:15 CASE STUDIES - SESSION 1 A first opportunity for work on case studies. Defining objectives and scope and understanding the requirements of the audit client. 15:00 BREAK 15:20 CASE STUDIES - SESSION 1 CONTINUED 16:30 CASE STUDIES - FEEDBACK 17:00 CLOSE OF DAY 1 DAY 2 09:00 SIMPLE SYSTEM AUDIT EXAMPLE - INTRODUCTION The objectives of the case studies are defined and process and outputs described. 09:10 CASE STUDIES - SESSION 2 - A SIMPLE SYSTEM AUDIT EXAMPLE An example of system audit applied to a simple system. 10:30 BREAK 10:45 A SIMPLE SYSTEM AUDIT EXAMPLE - CASE STUDY FEEDBACK 11:30 STRATEGY Audit programme planning. 12:15 LUNCH 13:00 CASE STUDIES - SESSION 3 Work on delegate's case studies. 14:30 BREAK 14:45 CASE STUDIES - SESSION 3 - FEEDBACK 15:15 CLOSING REMARKS 15:30 CLOSE OF COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTRA INFORMATION Face-to-face course COURSE MATERIAL Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course COURSE MATERIAL This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS INCLUDE: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam.   CPD POINTS 14 Points   DEVELOPMENT LEVEL Develop

Take our part-time online “Conversion Course into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing“ NO Previous Industry Experience or Science Qualifications Required

Average entry-level pharma roles pay 96% of NHS Band 5 and come with opportunities for overtime, shift allowance and additional benefits as well as huge scope for career progression and salary increases.

Take our part-time online “Conversion Course into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing“ NO Previous Industry Experience or Science Qualifications Required

Effective cross-cultural management and leadership demand an understanding of the complexities of culture from structural, political, social and psychological perspectives -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An intensive 3-day training course from one of the leading providers of cross- cultural leadership and management training. Designed for individuals wishing to develop and their skills in managing and leading in a cross-cultural environment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction Created specifically for the cross‐cultural workplace setting and utilising a blend of interactive role play, DVD presentations and case‐study based discussion, the course provides comprehensive skills training for anyone who must manage or lead a cross‐cultural team or employees. Trainer The trainer is Tony Buon, the Managing Partner of Buon Consultancy. He is a qualified workplace psychologist with over 30 years experience . Tony has worked in over 40 countries. He is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) and Associate Lecturer at the Aberdeen Business School. He holds degrees in Psychology, Behavioural Sciences and Work‐ place Education and trains throughout the UK, Europe, The Middle East & Asia. Tony has worked with some of the world’s leading companies over the past 30 years including; Diageo, Dolphin Energy, DuPont, Gulf Offshore, Halliburton, Hewlett‐Packard, ICI, ING Group, Kuwait Petroleum, Lend Lease, McDonalds, National Australia Bank, PetroChina, Pfizer, Qatar Petroleum, Royal Bank of Scotland, Shell, 3M, Coca Cola and Microsoft. He was also the senior consultant to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Tony has also been interviewed in publications as diverse as Rolling Stone and the Reader’s Digest. He has appeared on CNN, BBC, Trans‐World Sport and many international television and radio stations. The Course The world of business has no borders. Nationalisation, globalisation and the growth of multi‐national corporations introduces challenges which managers and leaders must address. Effective cross‐cultural management and leadership demand an understanding of the complexities of culture from structural, political, social and psychological perspectives. The aims of the course are to explore the meaning and psychology of culture; to understand the impact of culture on management and leadership; to identify the areas in which cultural differences present a challenge in managing and leading employees in a multicultural environment; and finally to become more self ‐aware in cultural understanding, individual biases and assumptions and to understand the implications these have on our work. * A vital course for any manager or leader work‐ ing in a multi‐cultural environment * Covers the managerial, social and psychological aspects of culture * Develop your cross‐cultural leadership & management skills in a fun and informative environment * Discover best‐practice in diversity management and cross‐cultural communication * Appreciate current business issues related to managing and leading in a cross‐cultural environment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments from previous participants: “ ...one of the best courses I have ever attended!”“ I can’t believe how much I learnt. As an experienced expat, I thought I knew it all, this course truly expanded my people management skills”“ “...the trainer was excellent and the individual feedback and advice fantastic”“ This course will make me a better HR Manager, I have new skills I can use every day in dealing with all staff globally”   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This course can be conducted on-site at your location for groups of up to 15 participants The Objectives * By the end of the course, the delegates will be able to: * Illustrate examples of stereotypes and stereotyping * Formulate a business case for cultural diversity in their workplace * List Hofstede’s five value dimensions * Explain in his/her own words the meaning of each of the five value dimensions * Evaluate the risks involved in international assignments The Delegates * All supervisors, middle managers , department heads and senior managers * Human resource personnel including HR Business Partners * All staff interested in developing cross‐cultural skills The Benefits * Appreciate the importance and meaning of culture * Learn about the psychology of culture * Develop your cross‐cultural leadership & management skills * Discover how to manage and lead diverse employees in a multi‐cultural environment * Appreciate current issues in international business related to managing people The Course Day 1: The Meaning and Psychology of Culture * Our world today ‐ the importance of demographics * Dimensions of culture * Hofstede’s five value dimensions * Workplace and organisational culture * Stereotypes and stereotyping * Cross‐cultural communication * Body‐language and culture Day 2: Managing and Leading Diverse Employees * Developing a global mindset * Culture and strategy * Managing in multi‐national companies * Multi‐cultural teams and teamwork * * International assignments and global career development * Culture shock and global working * Culture and decision‐making

In this comprehensive course, we will guide you through the world of Oracle Database Administration, starting from the basics and equipping you with the skills to create databases, manage storage, implement backup plans, apply patches, troubleshoot issues, and excel in the role of a professional DBA.