UKDHC in collaboration with the University of Central Lancashire and Think Employment has developed a digital competency self-assessment on-line module to help health and care staff to assess their own digital competencies. Any NHS or care employee will be able to link to our assessment programme from home and carry out their own ‘self-assessment’ online. This will be completely confidential, and they will be provided with a digitally validated PDF report from UKDHC about their assessed digital competence. They can use this in any way they wish – they can put it in the dustbin, file it or take it to their employer and ask for help with improving their digital skills training.
UKDHC will also be providing signposts to where further digital skills training can be obtained and whether it is freely available. We believe every front-line worker wants to become better at delivering their care, and we believe this is the way that UKDHC can help them.
This webinar will be chaired by Dr Alex Harkins.
Speakers
Angus Wallace, a pioneer in health informatics and orthopaedic surgery, continues to shape clinical informatics as the leader of UKDHC. He founded the Faculty of Health Informatics at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh where he developed a master’s programme in health informatics. He also co-created the eLogbook for UK and Ireland surgical training. Specialising in shoulder & elbow surgery, he co-founded the British Elbow and Shoulder Society and has authored over 350 research papers.
Jane Fitzgerald is a member of the School of Health, Social Work and Sport specialising in teaching health informatics. She leads the MSc programme at UCLan. With over 20 years in mental health service development and management, she transitioned to academia in 2019, now serving as vice-chair of the HEALTH Research Ethics Committee and promoting digital learning as a Digilearn Champion and Microsoft Innovative Education Expert.
John Sutton is a seasoned recruitment manager with close to 10 years’ experience in both the UK and European Union. He is currently based in the UK as the employer engagement manager for Think Employment where he develops digital marketing and data analytics skills bootcamps in South Yorkshire through SYMCA. John also supports local businesses in upskilling their team members, enhancing retention and fostering development.