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Browse our latest roles and see where your skills can thrive.

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Overview

We have developed a range of training and education opportunities to suit a wide range of staff.

Each year, your line manager will help you identify what might help you reach your short and long-term development goals. 

Training courses and conferences

You’ll have the opportunity to take part in internal and external training courses and conferences to help you develop new skills and grow in your role. These can be face-to-face or online (e-learning and webinars).

Continuing education

If you decide to continue with your education, we’ll support you (as applicable) through:

  • study days
  • advanced nurse practitioner courses
  • Master’s programmes

Mentoring

We can help you find a mentor from our Trust or another NHS organisation.

Management courses

We have a range courses to help develop your management style. They are suitable if you're in your first management role or are an experienced leader.

Courses include:

  • Excellent Manager
  • Compassionate Leadership
  • Senior Clinical Leaders
  • Talent Management

Our healthcare library

We have a medical library at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading.

Through our online portals, you’ll also have free access to the latest research publications, articles, journals, and databases.

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