Training Course

Our education and training programmes are organised for ‘in-house’ Martlets Staff including

Registered Nurses, Auxiliary Nurses, plus Staff from other disciplines working in the Martlets. Training is also provided for Volunteers working for the Martlets either at the Hospice itself, or, at other locations.

In addition, certain Study Days and Training Programmes will be suitable for external staff from :

The National Health Service, Student Nurses, Carers in Nursing Homes, carers and Social Workers working in Social Services and all those working in Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including Professional Carers, Complementary Therapy Staff, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Counsellors.

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Training Courses


Please click on the title of each course for more information.

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6 Day End of Life Programme for Nursing Homes


The course will cover:
• Symptom control and practice issues.
• Practical assessment and care planning.
• Documentation.
• Ethical Issues
• Discussion and case studies.
• Implementation and policy issues.

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Ref:  PC09/06
Dates:  One day per month for 6 months starting January 2007
Time:  9.00am - 4.30pm
Venue:  The Martlets Hospice Education and Training Centre
Cost:  ?200 per person, including handouts, refreshments and lunch


Appraisal Training

The course will cover:
• The benefits of appraisal
• How appraisal links with the business plan of the organisation
• Role and responsibilities of the appraiser
• Reviewing performance; achievements and priorities
• Identifying service and appraisee priorities for the coming year
• Agreeing a personal development plan
• Facilitated discussion about the potential challenges of appraisal



Ref:  HR01/06
Dates:  Spring 2007
Time:  9.00 am ? 4.30 pm
Venue:  The Martlets Hospice Education and Training Centre
Cost:  ?50 per person, including handouts, refreshments and lunch


Manual Handling

Courses available:
• Patient Manual Handling Training (Ref: M02/06)
• Load Handling Training (Ref: M03/06)
• Load handling for Furniture Removal (Ref: M04/06)

We are able to provide bespoke training for employers. Please discuss your specific requirements with Sally Buche, Training Co ordinator.


Venue:  Held at The Martlets Hospice Education and Training Centre or on site, dependent upon requirements.
Cost:  Price upon application


National 3 day Advanced Communication Skills Course (Wilkinson Multi-professional model)

The course will cover:
• Good communication principles
• Role play
• Group work and opportunities for feedback
• Evaluation of a taped assessment


Ref:  PC05/07
Dates:  Wednesday 25th April - Friday 27th April 2007 inclusive
Time:  9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue:  The Martlets Hospice Education and Training Centre
Cost:  NHS staff sponsored by Sussex Cancer Network. Handouts, refreshments and lunch included


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