Whatever stage of your career you’re at, we’re here to support your learning and development.
Explore training, CPD, coaching, apprenticeships, professional networks and events to help you build your skills, develop your career and provide the best possible care for patients.
Current Training Opportunities
Discover upcoming training, coaching, workforce development and networking opportunities for primary care staff across Dorset.
Browse the calendar below to find courses, workshops and events that support your learning, wellbeing and career development.
Featured Opportunities ⭐
- New General Practice Nursing courses to support nurses starting out in primary care
- Coaching and wellbeing support for Practice Managers, Social Prescribers, administrative teams and more.
- Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training: Tier 1 places still available
Training You Can Access Anytime
Introduction to Violence Prevention and Reduction
This one-hour eLearning course from NHS England and the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) introduces a public health and trauma-informed approach to preventing and reducing violence in health and care settings.
This eLearning course, developed by NHS England and the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), provides an introduction to preventing and reducing violence against staff working in health and care settings.
Independent Prescribing
Independent prescribing enables pharmacists to play a greater role in patient care, supporting people from diagnosis through to treatment, advice and follow-up.
Funded training opportunities are available for eligible pharmacists working across community pharmacy, general practice, hospitals, mental health services and other NHS settings. Applications for training places with start dates up to March 2027 are now open.
Clinical Training
Our Clinical Training Prospectus brings together upcoming learning opportunities for clinical staff across Dorset.
Explore courses, workshops and development opportunities to support your professional development and help you deliver high-quality patient care.
For all the latest workshops, webinars, workforce development sessions and events, please also check our full Upcoming Events Calendar.
Non-Clinical Training
Our Non-Clinical Training Prospectus brings together upcoming learning opportunities for non-clinical staff across Dorset.
Explore courses, workshops and development opportunities for those working in administration, reception, care navigation, management and other support roles, helping you build your skills, confidence and career.
For all the latest workshops, webinars, workforce development sessions and events, we recommend checking our full training calendar regularly.
Leadership
Develop your confidence, leadership skills and career.
Whether you’re new to a role, taking on additional responsibilities, leading a team or thinking about your next career step, you’ll find a range of leadership resources, coaching and development opportunities to support your growth.
Current Leadership Opportunities ⭐
Refreshing Your Leadership Backpack
For: Practice Managers and New to Practice non-GP clinicians
Develop your leadership skills, explore today’s leadership challenges and gain practical tools to support you in your role.
Available dates:
- 5 November 2026 – New to Practice non-GP clinicians
- 10 November 2026 – Practice Managers
Cost: No cost. 30 funded places available
Leadership Self-Assessment Toolkit
Take time to reflect on your leadership strengths, identify areas for development and discover practical ways to support your ongoing growth.
Organisational Culture Assessment Toolkit
Complete our Organisational Culture Assessment to understand your team’s or organisation’s culture, identify strengths and uncover opportunities to support positive change.
Leadership for Personalised Care
Discover how personalised care and co-production can help you work in partnership with people and communities.
Explore practical resources, including the Introduction to Leadership for Personalised Care and Leading in Co-Production masterclasses.
You can see their full video list on their YouTube channel Leadership for Personalised Care.
Following the masterclasses, download the course booklet to explore the topics in more detail. It includes a range of complementary resources and practical activities to help you continue your learning.
Coaching
Current Coaching Opportunities ⭐
Develop your confidence, strengthen your leadership skills and support your wellbeing with our free coaching workshops for primary care staff across Dorset.
Whether you’re a Practice Manager, Social Prescriber, GP, administrator or new to primary care, our experienced coaching team offers practical, interactive workshops designed to help you thrive in your role.
Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism
For: Practice Managers and New to Practice non-GP clinicians
Understand why imposter syndrome and perfectionism happen, and learn practical strategies to build confidence and overcome self-doubt.
Available dates:
- 12 January 2027 – New to practice non-GP clinicians
- 27 January 2027 – Practice Managers
Cost: No cost. 30 funded places available
Work-Life Balance
For: Practice Managers and New to practice non-GP clinicians
Explore practical ways to improve your work-life balance, manage stress and support your wellbeing through positive, sustainable changes.
Available dates:
- 16 September 2026 – Practice Managers
- New to Practice non-GP clinicians – Coming soon
Cost: No cost. 30 funded places available
Refreshing Your Leadership Backpack
For: Practice Managers and New to Practice non-GP clinicians
Develop your leadership skills, explore today’s leadership challenges and gain practical tools to support you in your role.
Available dates:
- 5 November 2026 – New to Practice non-GP clinicians
- 10 November 2026 – Practice Managers
Cost: No cost. 30 funded places available
Career Development
For: New to Practice non-GP clinicians
Build confidence in your career, recognise your strengths and create a sustainable career that works for you.
Available date:
- 20 October 2026
Cost: No cost. 30 funded places available
Communication Support
For: Social Prescribers
Develop practical communication skills to help you manage difficult conversations, support patients effectively and maintain healthy professional boundaries.
Available dates:
- 24 June 2026
- 6 October 2026
- 3 December 2026
Cost: No cost. 30 funded places available
Wellbeing for social prescribers
For: Social Prescribers
Discover practical, evidence-based ways to support your wellbeing, build resilience and stay well at work.
Available dates:
- 23 June 2026
- 23 September 2026
- 19 November 2026
Cost: No cost. 30 funded places available
Wellbeing for administrative teams
For: Administrative Teams
Take time to focus on your wellbeing, explore practical ways to manage stress and build resilience in your day-to-day role.
Available dates:
- 9 September 2026
- 15 October 2026
- 1 December 2026
Cost: No cost. 30 funded places available
If there are no suitable dates available, or you would like to register your interest, please email: Dorsetpcth@dorsetgp.nhs.uk.
What is coaching?
Coaching is a confidential, structured conversation that helps you think differently, explore challenges and identify practical ways forward.
A coach will not tell you what to do. Instead, they will help you find your own solutions, build confidence and develop greater self-awareness.
Coaching can help you:
- Gain clarity and focus
- Explore career development opportunities
- Build confidence in a new role
- Navigate change and uncertainty
- Improve decision making
- Identify priorities and goals
- Develop leadership skills
- Explore challenges from a fresh perspective
Who are the coaches?
Our Coaching Faculty includes trained coaches who understand the primary care environment.
‘I wasn’t sure what to expect from GP coaching when I expressed an interest. But I felt that anything was worth a go if it might help me come to terms with my career. As it turned out, it has felt more like coming to terms with myself.
As my coaching has progressed, so have I become more active at accepting my responsibilities for my own life and asserting my agency. I have come to believe that if I wanted things to change for me, it was me who could change them.’
Confessions of a Dorset GP Coachee
Anna Wong, Volunteer
Are you a trained coach?
We’re always keen to hear from trained coaches who are interested in joining our Coaching Faculty and supporting the development of primary care staff across Dorset.
Please email DorsetPCTH@dorsetgp.nhs.uk to find out more.