Course Overview
The HELM course is a 2 day course at the Harrogate Hospital Postgraduate Education Centre for senior medical trainees (ST5+) and senior SAS doctors who are seeking to understand more about the non-clinical management roles undertaken as a hospital consultant.
The HELM course also includes job application and interview skill workshops which help to improve chances of success at consultant appointment processes.
Participation in this course will help facilitate the transition from senior resident doctor grades to consultant.
“Very useful course. Exactly what a senior trainee needs prior to applying for a consultant role.”
Mr Khalid Elmalik, ST8 Paediatric Surgery
“Excellent speakers with a wide range of experience and knowledge. A very useful course to understand the structure of the NHS and how a hospital is managed. Very good value for money – I would highly recommend.”
Dr Katie Poulton, ST6 Acute Medicine
Course Content and Delivery
Each course is limited to 16 delegates, from a range of secondary care specialities. Delivered face to face at Harrogate Hospital Education Centre the course consists of interactive presentations and workshops by an experienced faculty including HDFT hospital directors, medical managers and other specialist hospital managers.
Topics include:
- Structure of the NHS
- Current NHS Policy and Strategy
- Finance and Commissioning
- Hospital Performance
- CV Preparation
- Interview Skills
- Quality Governance including quality improvement and introduction to incident investigation
Course Dates
HELM usually runs twice a year in the Spring and Autumn.
- 4 – 5 November 2024
- 24 – 25 March 2025
- 24 – 25 November 2025
Course Fee
£300 for two days (non-residential), including course materials, lunch and refreshments.
Get in Touch
Please contact:
Abigail Robertson, Medical Education Officer and HELM Course Administrator
Strayside Education & Clinical Skills Centre
3rd Floor
Strayside Wing
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Tel : 01423 553094
Email: [email protected]