Improvement Training

Improvement Training

We have a range of improvement training offers available here at Mid Cheshire for all staff to access:

1. Improvement Matters Animation -

Basic awareness of Improvement Matters at Mid Cheshire and how to access improvement support.

2. Improvement Basics E-Learning Course -

An online introduction to improvement basics.

3. Pocket QI -

Weekly bookable improvement coaching slots on Thursdays and Fridays to support you with any aspect of your improvement project, from advice around a specific QI tool, to a discussion about where to go next with your project.  Contact improvementmatters@mcht.nhs.uk to book a slot.

4. Improvement Fundamentals - 

An interactive 3-hour training session, held face-to-face, once a month, that is designed to give you an introduction to Improvement Matters - our continuous improvement approach here at Mid Cheshire. This class is aimed at giving you a better understanding of what continuous improvement is, and to introduce you to the A3 and fundamental improvement tools and techniques that you can use in your areas to make improvement happen. This course is open to everyone, so book on via ESR directly or contact Education.Bookings@mcht.nhs.uk to request your place.

Dates available:

• February 22nd 2024, Infinity House, Training Room 1, 1.00pm-4.00pm
• March 14th 2024, Infinity House, Training Room 2, 1.00pm-4.00pm
• April 11th 2024, Debrief Room at Leighton, 09.30am-12.30pm
• May 16th 2024,  Learning Hub 6 at Leighton, 09.30am-12.30pm
• June 12th 2024, Infinity House, Training Room 2, 09.30am-12.30pm
• July date TBC
• August 22nd 2024, Infinity House, Training Room 2, 09.30am-12.30pm

5. Measurement for Improvement Masterclass -

A quarterly virtual and interactive 1 hour training session open to all. Are you doing some improvement work and need support on how to measure whether your changes are making an improvement?                                                                                                                           

Are you interested in measuring improvement?                                                                     

Does the thought of using data in improvement work make you nervous?                               

If YES then this short masterclass is for YOU!                                                                               

In this short Measurement for Improvement Masterclass, you will learn about the benefits of using data in your improvement work, where you can access data at MCHFT and the tools and techniques to gather data simply in your areas, understand variation and measure change. 

Dates available:

• 8^th April 2024
• 1^st July 2024

(All masterclasses are 11.00am -12.00pm)

Book onto a Measurement for Improvement Masterclass by contacting improvementmatters@mcht.nhs.uk with your requested date

6. Improvement Champions Programme -

Become an Improvement Champion at Mid Cheshire and be a first point of contact for improvement within your area! Delivered in partnership with AQUA, this is your opportunity to widen your knowledge of improvement techniques whilst undertaking an improvement project of your choosing, based on a problem aligned to a divisional priority.  

This innovative and interactive programme is designed to coach and support you in leading improvement projects with confidence using the Improvement Matters 6Ds approach. It also provides you with the tools, techniques and habit-forming routines to incorporate improvement behaviours into your everyday work, helping to build our culture of continuous improvement at Mid Cheshire.

For more information, have a read through the Improvement Champions Information Sheet and make sure you apply by February 2nd 2024 to: improvementmatters@mcht.nhs.uk

7. Improvement Coaches Programme -

Become an Improvement Coach at Mid Cheshire! This interactive Improvement Coaches Programme will build on the knowledge and skills gained through the Improvement Champions course and advance improvement knowledge and capability, whilst also developing skills and confidence in the art of improvement coaching and facilitation to support others leading improvement projects.  We can't wait to support our new Improvement Coaches over the coming months as they complete the training and begin coaching others around improvement at the Trust. We'll be releasing new dates to begin in May 2024 very shortly!

8. Advanced Improvement Practitioner (AIP) Programme -

Apply to AQUA's AIP programme designed to support senior and aspiring senior staff with leading and facilitating improvement at system level. Please contact the Continuous Improvement Team for information about the application process: improvementmatters@mcht.nhs.uk

9. AQUA Training -

As a member of AQUA, all staff have FREE access to a wide range of training opportunities, including Measurement for Improvement, LEAN and Appreciative Inquiry, right through to Human Factors and Motivational Interviewing. Directory-of-offers-22-23-updated.pdf (aqua.nhs.uk)

To access the above training programmes or for more information, please contact the Continuous Improvement Team: improvementmatters@mcht.nhs.uk