HEIW Highlights - 11 April 2025
Welcome to HEIW Highlights
HEIW is the national strategic workforce body for NHS Wales. We work with Welsh Government and alongside other NHS organisations and partners in social care. Our purpose is to develop a skilled and sustainable workforce that improves care and population health.
Here’s the latest education, training and careers news:
👉 Our Digital Capability Framework Self Evaluation Tool is a valuable resource for all staff including nurses and midwives. Watch our video on how it can be used as part of revalidation and count as one hours continuing professional development (CPD)
Find out more and start today ➡️ Digital Capability Framework - Ytydysgu Heiw
👉 Are you a prospective Dental Foundation Trainee currently preferencing a region for your DFT year?
Why choose Wales to complete your Dental Foundation Training (DFT)? Start your journey with us and experience exceptional training in a scenic, welcoming environment. Read more ➡️ https://trainworklive.wales/train/dental/
👉 The 2025 GMC National Training Surveys opened on 18 March 2025 for 6 weeks and is seeking views of all trainees and trainers in the UK. Have your say by logging in to your GMC account here: ➡️ https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/gmc-online
👉 Are you ready to improve mental health support in your community? Our Foundation Mental Health Literacy (Level 1) course supports health, social care, and voluntary sector professionals ➡️ https://nhswalesytydysgu.heiw.wales/learning-and-networks/mental-health
👉 We’re excited to launch the Supervision Hub on Gwella, the NHS Wales Leadership Portal. The hub explores the four functions of supervision: educating, evaluating, restoring and improving. ➡️ https://nhswalesleadershipportal.heiw.wales/supervision
👉 Our latest short, engaging animation introduces you to the 13 Allied Health Professions (AHPs) in Wales - exciting roles which contribute to health and community care systems. From paramedics to physiotherapists, get a taste of each AHP career and see how you could be part of the future of healthcare. ➡️ Who are the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) in Wales?
Learn more about AHP careers in Wales: ➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/our-work/allied-health-professions-ahps/careers-and-opportunities/who-are-the-ahps/
👉 Would you benefit from a newly-qualified dental therapist working as a foundation trainee within your practice? Would you like to join our group of approved dental practices? If so, we would like to hear from you. Contact 📧 HEIW.WDTFTenquiries@wales.nhs.uk.
See our webpages for further information: ➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/education-and-training/dental/training-programmes/wales-dental-therapy-foundation-training-wdtft-programme
To apply for this year’s programme, go to: ➡️ https://desap.heiw.wales/
News you may have missed:
Workforce strategy, planning and insights
👉 Our Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP) for 2025-2028 has been approved by the HEIW Board and will be submitted to Welsh Government!
This plan sets out our strategic priorities to develop a highly skilled and sustainable workforce, ensuring better care and health outcomes for the people of Wales. From digital transformation and multi-professional working to leadership development and preventative healthcare, our focus is on creating a motivated, engaged, and valued workforce.
Read our plan here: ➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/files/heiw-impt-final-2025-28/
👉 The future of work: artificial intelligence (AI), technology and what’s ahead. Curious about how AI and technology are shaping the workplace? Join Russell Beck in The World of Work Masterclass for an insightful session on the evolving landscape of work: ➡️ The World of Work to 2030 - Russell Beck Masterclass - Ytydysgu Heiw
Workforce transformation
👉 The ‘Research and Innovation for Healthcare Science Professionals in NHS Wales’ 5 year strategy recognises the key contribution healthcare science professionals make within NHS Wales and aims to establish healthcare science professionals as recognised key contributors of research, innovation and in the transformation of clinical practice by: ➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/setting-an-exciting-future-for-the-healthcare-science-workforce-in-wales
👉 We launched the Quality Statement and Perinatal Engagement Framework at our collaborative perinatal roadshow in March. Representatives from Welsh Government, NHS Wales Executive and Health Education and Improvement Wales held regional events across West, North and South Wales. The events were well-attended, featuring diverse workforce representation and sparking engaging discussions. Read more: ➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/quality-statement-and-perinatal-engagement-framework-launch/
👉 We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent collaboration with Digital Communities Wales and Velindre University NHS Trust. Read more ➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/working-together-to-build-digital-capability-in-nhs-wales10/
This is a snapshot of the great work we do at HEIW. Further updates are available on our news page and stakeholder bulletin.