HCSW Buddy Programme Study Day

HCSW Buddy Programme Study Day

This a study day for all Senior Healthcare Support Workers to prepare them for the Band 3 role.

By KRFT Practice Development Team

Select date and time

Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:00 - 17:00 GMT+1

Location

Seminar Room 1, Education Centre

Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston KT27QB United Kingdom

About this event

Frequently asked questions

Is this workshop mandatory to all band 3 HCA?

Yes.

Is this event also open to band 2 HCA who would like to progress to a band 3 position?

Yes.

Is there a criteria for joining this study day?

Yes. You must have worked at least more than one year in the Trust as a Healthcare Support Worker or HCA. You must have completed and passed your Care Certificate.

Is this a study day? How many hours am I allocated for this?

Yes, the study day starts at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00 with a 1 hour lunch break from 12.00 - 13.00 . You are allocated 7 hours of study for this.

Who books my study day on my rota?

Your ward manager or Learning Link Nurse does. Before booking this workshop, please speak to your ward manager or Learning Link Nurse, and request this as a study day on your E-roster to make sure you are available on the date of the workshop and that you are allocated study hours.

What are the topics discussed in this study day?

We will discuss the iCare programme, Understanding the Band 2 and Band 3 Role, Qualities and Skills of a Buddy, The Buddy Role, Effective Communication, Giving Feedback, Career Talk and Progression

Is this a part of the iCare pathway?

Yes.

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KRFT Practice Development Team

Our events are open to Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust staff and students associated with the Trust.

The practice development team's aim is to support you to provide evidence-based, high-quality compassionate care to your patients.

We do this by:

Helping you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to care for your patients and meet NMC Standards

Championing high quality, evidence-based care and addressing areas of poor performance

Supporting you with the emotional impact of your work

Encouraging a culture of continuous improvement, where all staff feel empowered to take action to improve care