Welcome

Forthcoming skills sessions

• Nov

  21
  Critical Appraisal of a Randomised Controlled Trial
  Teams - 14:00
  This workshop will acquaint participants with the statistics and terminology used in a Randomised Controlled Trial. There will be the opportunity to appraise a paper and also see it in the context of a systematic review.
  
• Nov

  26
  Writing for Publication
  teams - 14:00
  This course is structured to lead you through academic writing and publication step-by-step, providing tips and resources to make the writing process as straightforward as possible. It will unravel the peer-review process and assist you in refining the clarity of academic writing.
  
• Nov

  27
  Introduction to Generative AI
  Teams - 10:00
  Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional seeking to stay ahead of the curve, this course provides a foundation in generative AI, empowering you to contribute to this rapidly evolving field. Join us on this exciting journey and unlock the boundless possibilities of generative AI.
  
• Dec

  06
  Introduction to Your Library Resources
  Teams - 09:30
  A 30-minute workshop introducing NHS Open Athens and the Library resources available to you via the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub. Delivered virtually to support clinical and non-clinical staff. The workshop will help participants identify which information resources will best suit their needs and the easiest ways to access them. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for a personal NHS Open Athens account and Library membership. This bitesize workshop aims to enable participants to develop an understanding and confidence on how to use their NHS Open Athens Account to access a wide range of databases, journals and other support tools. Remote access will also be covered.
  
• Dec

  11
  Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Qualitative Research
  Teams - 09:30
  This workshop will guide participants through the appraisal process of a qualitative research paper and explain the principals involved, including how it differs from appraising quantitative studies. Participants will learn about what critical appraisal is and applying it to qualitative studies. The use of tools and checklists when critically appraising, will also be covered.
  
• Dec

  13
  Clear Communication: Empowering patients in healthcare (Health Literacy)
  Teams - 09:30
  This workshop investigates the impact of low health literacy and why our communication with patients is important. How do we make health information accessible and understandable for all? We look at the causes and impacts of low health literacy with reference to local areas. It will provide space for discussion as well as useful tips and communication methods.
  
• Jan

  15
  Clear Communication: Empowering patients in healthcare (Health Literacy)
  Teams - 10:00
  This workshop investigates the impact of low health literacy and why our communication with patients is important. How do we make health information accessible and understandable for all? We look at the causes and impacts of low health literacy with reference to local areas. It will provide space for discussion as well as useful tips and communication methods.
  
• Jan

  24
  Finding the Evidence
  Teams - 10:00
  This workshop aims to enable participants to develop focussed search strategies, to search the NHS healthcare databases for relevant evidence, and research confidently and efficiently.
  
• Jan

  30
  Writing for Publication
  Teams - 12:00
  This course is structured to lead you through academic writing and publication step-by-step, providing tips and resources to make the writing process as straightforward as possible. It will unravel the peer-review process and assist you in refining the clarity of academic writing.
  
• Feb

  05
  Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Qualitative Research
  Teams - 10:00
  This workshop will guide participants through the appraisal process of a qualitative research paper and explain the principals involved, including how it differs from appraising quantitative studies. Participants will learn about what critical appraisal is and applying it to qualitative studies. The use of tools and checklists when critically appraising, will also be covered.