HEIW Highlights - 7 March 2025
Welcome to HEIW Highlights
As the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales, we have a unique contribution to make in addressing strategic and specialist workforce issues, making Wales a great place to train and work for our health and care staff.
Here are some of our recent highlights:
✨ Dr Laura Mackenzie, one of our GP appraisal team in Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), has recently been appointed to this year’s Bevan Fellows. Congratulations Laura!
See more ➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/dr-laura-mackenzie-new-bevan-commission-fellow/
✨ Are you looking to drive positive change? This masterclass on Behavioural Insights with Dr Craig Johnson may interest you.
Join us on Tuesday 25 March 12:00-13:00 where Jonny Camara will explore Radical Candor and how to use it to help guide your feedback, ensuring your criticism and praise are Kind, Clear, Specific and Sincere. ➡️ https://nhswalesleadershipportal.heiw.wales/events/584ab3ba-6421-45e1-85a3-ef8face4d968/overview
✨ Our dental section is proud to introduce an extended skills course for dental nurses: In alignment with A Healthier Wales and its commitment to prevention-focused dental care.
For more information please see ➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/empowering-dental-nurses-enhancing-skills-for-a-preventive-future
✨ We're thrilled to launch a Masterclass in our Expert Leadership Spring Series 2025 in partnership with Social Care Wales! Join us on 25 March 12:00-13:00. Book your place now! ➡️ https://nhswalesleadershipportal.heiw.wales/events/584ab3ba-6421-45e1-85a3-ef8face4d968/overview
✨ We are pleased to announce the release of the HEIW Nursing Workforce Conference agenda and updates to the event information on our webpage ➡️ https://heiw.nhs.wales/events/heiw-nursing-workforce-conference-2025/
Join the waiting list ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heiw-nursing-workforce-conference-25-cynhadledd-gweithlu-nyrsio-aagic-25-tickets-1112427012139
✨ HEIW has developed resources to support Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Cymru (NIPEC) practitioners with their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). These resources aim to help standardise the approach across Wales and enhance your practice.
✨ We champion inclusivity and diversity, reflecting the vibrant communities we serve. Join us in shaping a healthier Wales where everyone belongs.
Find out why using Welsh at work is important and how it can make a huge difference to the people you care for: https://heiw.nhs.wales/support/using-welsh-at-work/
✨ Are you interested in providing undergraduate pharmacy students with invaluable real-world experiences? The annual expression of interest process for the 2025/26 academic year is now open. ➡️ Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme (FPUPP) - HEIW
✨ Calling Early career pharmacists: vacancy posts with educational support available in Wales for 2025/2026 intake. Please access the link for further information (vacancy Information will be updated regularly): ➡️ Post-registration foundation pharmacist training programme - HEIW
✨ Join us for the first free Masterclass in our Expert Leadership Spring Series on Thursday 20 March 12:00-13:00.
Book your place now! ➡️ https://nhswalesleadershipportal.heiw.wales/events/ba94b53f-8ab2-404f-90bb-43506b18007c/overview
This is a snapshot of the great work we do at HEIW. Further updates are available on our news page and stakeholder bulletin.