Education
Our current and future workforce are our greatest strength. We aim to support our employees at every stage of their career journey, nurturing their development and finding flexible ways of working that fit with their lives, and our needs. We believe it is important to empower our staff to continually develop their professional knowledge and skills. We also believe it is important to support the resilience of those who provide care.
Internal education and training opportunities include:
Induction support
Mandatory and statutory training updates
Medicines management study days
Managers’ masterclasses
Tea and a talk sessions
Reflective case study discussions
Study days
Staff development programmes
Empower
At The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, we believe it is vital to empower local communities to support patients’ families and carers wherever they are. So, we partner with a variety of other organisations to maximise our outreach potential to offer:
Foundation, intermediate and advanced communication skills training – including ENGAGE with Compassion, a new intermediate level workshop for staff working at all levels
Namaste Care workshops – online and bespoke in person opportunities to enrich and improve the experiences of people living and dying with advanced dementia and other life-limiting conditions
Leadership programmes
CPD programmes for healthcare professionals
Reflection and supervision activities
Public education programmes – including the End-of-Life Aid Skills for All (EASE) programme
Bespoke training for organisations and groups
Young Adult Transition ECHO clinics
Sharing Knowledge
At The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, we are committed to sharing our knowledge and skills with others. So:
We support student placements from a range of disciplines, including medical, nursing, physiotherapy, music therapy, and paramedic.
We support post-registration placements.
We offer bespoke education and training workshops both in person and online – for example, communication skills and introduction to palliative care for care staff and registered nurses.
Feedback
Feedback from previous workshop, learning and placement activities at our hospice
‘Just when you thought you knew everything about communication this (ENGAGE – with Compassion) workshop has shown me strategies I can use in my practice. Thank you. A very enjoyable workshop.
'Having the opportunity to enhance and develop new nursing skills due to nursing staff being so patient and supportive towards me has been very helpful throughout my placement and allowed me to gain valuable knowledge on palliative care and patient centred care.'
'Loved love loved this session. Never heard of Namaste Care before but will definitely be introducing this to my place of work. So enriching and calming for both parties.'
'This was a fantastic learning experience; I work in a Community Nursing team and seeing the hospice side of things was a huge benefit.'
Our Spaces & Room Hire
For companies, professionals, organisations, charities and social groups, our stunning and flexible facilities offer you the opportunity to contribute to your personal and corporate social responsibility agenda. By supporting the hospice, you are helping us continue to grow and deliver the best possible care for our patients and families. Host your next meeting or appointment with us.
We will ensure you have everything you need from the moment you arrive, whether you need to organise your chosen space for your next board meeting, professional appointment, or staff away day.
We can provide you with a range of catering options, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, tailored to your needs. Let us help you with your venue and catering.
The building has full disabled access, including a Changing Place with free parking within our beautiful grounds
You can explore our spaces in more detail below. For more information or to make a booking, please get in touch with us at hospitality@ppwh.org.uk or on 0141 429 5599
