Nursing, Midwifery & AHP Funding
This information outlines the process for funding applications for non-medical continuing professional development.
Funding has been made available for the current financial year, which runs from April 2024 to the end for March 2025.
In order to apply for funding, applicants will need to complete a ‘Study Leave’ form and upload it as evidence of support along with this online application.
Applicants will also need to submit proof of the cost of the course, training or CPD activity.
Applications for funding will be reviewed by the CPD Panel, to ensure approved funds are utilised fairly, ethically & effectively across the trust in line with the trust values, objectives and priorities, aswell as NHSE guidance.
Applications submitted before the end of the calendar month will be considered at the following month’s panel meeting. For example, if you submit your application in July, it will be considered in August. Please bear this time frame in mind when planning your application.
The closing date for final applications for this funding window will be the 31st of January 2025.
Courses should not be booked until confirmation of funding is received. If a course is booked and subsequent funding is not agreed, then the CSU will need to identify funds from their own budget or the individual applicant will need to self-fund the course.
If you have any queries, please contact CPDapprovals@bthft.nhs.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Funding often comes from different sources, and these may have different eligibility criteria. All applications will be considered by the Education Lead for CPD or by the CPD Panel but funding is not guaranteed to be approved.
Funding cannot be used for expenses, so this should be considered when looking at the location of courses or training.
Your manager’s support is vital for the funding application process. The panel cannot allocate funding for your choice of course/training if your manager is not able to provide adequate study leave for you to attend. Some courses also require delegated to complete aspects of their course in clinical practice and have a sign off process; so your manager must be able to support this. Our CPD team may be able to offer advice in this situation, so do get in touch via CPDapprovals@bthft.nhs.uk
Applications will only be considered by the CPD Panel at their monthly meeting. So applications must be submitted in a timely manner which allows not only for the panel to consider whether funding can be authorised, but for payment to be made to the training provider.
Reimbursements will only be made in exceptional circumstances. Applicants must wait until confirmation of funding is received. If a course is booked and subsequent funding is not agreed, then the CSU will need to identify funds from their own budget or the individual applicant will need to self-fund the course.
All applications will be considered on an individual basis by the CPD panel.
Not all training providers are set up with the NHS’s payment system, which can cause long delays or in some cases prevent payment being made. But you can email CPDapprovals@bthft.nhs.uk if you would like more information. The panel may recommend a different training provider who deliver an identical or comparable course and are already set up on our system.
All applications will be considered on an individual basis by the CPD panel. Separate courses must be requested on separate application forms, and have separate study leave forms signed by your manager.
Step Ladder to Success
Step ladder to success is a pathway for clinical staff to build on their leadership and management skills whilst gaining practical information and opportunities to network with wider colleagues who are in similar roles. Please find below details at each step.
Please join us on your Step ladder to Success booking your place on ESR, course title 389 GEN stepladder to success.
International Nurses
International recruitment is an essential part of supporting the nursing workforce in the NHS. Here at BTHFT, we are proud to welcome the skills and knowledge that our internationally trained colleagues bring to support the diversity of the community that we serve.
The CPD team are here to provide a 6 week programme that supports and prepares internationally trained nurses for the Nursing and Midwifery Council OSCE Test of Competence.
You can follow the progress of our cohorts of internationally recruited nurses through our twitter page.
Some feedback from our international nurses who have been through the OSCE preparation programme
“I wanted to say a BIG thank you to all my teachers! All your patience, kindness and understanding have helped me a lot and succeed in ways that I never thought possible. I will be forever grateful and cherish all the knowledge I have gained. Again, my heart felt gratitude.”
“I am greatful for the osce support and with immense pleasure I would like to inform you that I have successfully cleared the osce. Thanking you.”
“We are really grateful for guiding us to make it successful. Your guidance and shared experience have been invaluable. I look forward to a continuous and favourable professional relationship with you all.
Really thankful to all educators who guided us in all stations.”
HCA Induction
Whether new to care or new to BTHFT, all Health Care Assistants are required to attend the HCA induction. This is a comprehensive timetable offered each month, that covers all aspects of the role which supports the standards of the Care Certificate.
The CPD team deliver this programme and facilitate subject experts to deliver teaching that is evidence based and current to practice in preparation for the role of the HCA.
You can follow the progress of our HCA induction through our twitter page.
Some feedback from our HCA’s who attended the induction
“I would like to mention the 10 day induction training was an amazing experience. Each and every day was important for me as this was done through teamwork”
“Very informative I feel I learnt a lot.”
“Loved this learnt a lot of things I didn’t previously know.”
Meet the Team
Jill Horsfall
Education Lead for Continuing Professional Development
01274 38 3464
Jill.Horsfall@bthft.nhs.uk
