Introduction
The Palliative Care Acute Practice Development Team is a specialist resource for palliative and end of life education, training and support across the Acute Sector.
This Practice Development team comprises 1.6 of WTE.
- 0.2 Palliative Care Facilitators for Clyde Sector (2 Nurse Facilitators)
- 1.4 Palliative Care Facilitators for Greater Glasgow (3 Nurse Facilitators)
The Practice Development Team is available Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
Telephone: 0141 211 1525
Email: PallCarePracticeDev.ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Purpose
The main role of the Practice Development Team is to empower staff and positively influence the care delivered to patients. Our team:
- Provides evidence based education to staff which supports and adheres to national and local guidance
- Plans, delivers and evaluates Palliative and End of Life Care education
- Provides bespoke training and support to individuals or teams tailored to need
- Helps develop local and national policies, guidelines and documents
- Supports staff using CAS Standard 11 End of Life Care
- Leads and supports project work in Palliative Care
- Supports clinical practice by working with clinical team
Education
Our education is delivered either face to face or online:
- Communication Skills Training
- Sage & Thyme Workshops
- Intermediate Communication
- Advanced Communication
- Guidance at End of Life (GAEL) education
- Inspiring Leadership Programme
- Symptom Assessment & Management in Palliative Care 5 day module
Syringe Pump / T34 / Bodyguard T education
Other/Bespoke training can be offered upon request.
Education Calendar
All educational events are advertised via the palliative care Education/Training Calendar and can be booked on eESS.
Feedback
Following education we encourage and appreciate feedback. All feedback obtained will be used to improve future events.
NMC Revalidation
Registered Nurses (RNs) may wish to use our education as part of their revalidation reflections. A copy of the NMC Reflective Practice account and discussion form can be downloaded here.
Other Resources
Other resources can be accessed using the links below:
StaffNet Palliative Care Resource Folder
Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines
