ADSO is hosting an interactive, virtual course ‘Introduction to Health Service Governance’ on 13th and 20th November 2023. This will be delivered as two, three hour virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops from 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Audience
- Are you currently in the NHS working at bands 5-8?
- Or are you working in local government with health scrutiny committees or keen to explore a career in the NHS?
Benefits
If so, this course will help you understand the key questions, drivers and decisions driving health service governance aiding working together. It will also demonstrate how your local authority governance skills can be applied in another setting to aid career development.
Content
The workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
- Its structure and functions
- The law and guidance that surrounds it
- How leadership and culture are vital to its success
- The roles and responsibilities of an NHS board
- The difference (and similarities) between the NHS and local government
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.
Trainers
The virtual workshops will be led by two experienced NHS governance professionals and former Democratic Services Managers in local government:
- John Thorpe, Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.
- Matthew Kane, Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two district councils in north Derbyshire.
Date and time
Part One – Monday 13 November 2023, 09:30-12:30
Part Two – Monday 20 November 2023, 09:30-12:30
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person to attend the course
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
How to book a place
Bookings will open on 1st August 2023
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Our booking Terms and conditions apply
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO-%E2%80%93-Introduction-to-Health-Service-Governance/80655
Booking requirements
- A purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.
- A hardcopy of the purchase order is required.
- Please provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)
Please send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.