Effective training for GP commissioners
Welcome to the Commissioning Academy (formerly the PBC Academy), an independent organisation established and run by the NHS Alliance to provide practical training and support for building knowledge, skills and confidence in clinical commissioning. Our flexible, modular courses enable time-pressured clinicians and others involved in healthcare commissioning to fit training around their own needs and those of their consortia.
Created for clinicians, backed by NHS experts.
- Flexible, half-day modular courses on key commissioning topics
- Sessions developed and run by recognised experts
- Delivered locally at a time and place to suit you
- Practical learning based on real situations
- Earn CPD credits for revalidation
Building knowledge, skills and confidence in clinical commissioning
The Commissioning Academy (formerly the PBC Academy) is a Department of Health supported learning resource run by the NHS Alliance. We offer accessible, practical training that is designed to quickly increase skills, knowledge and confidence in clinical commissioning. Courses are developed and run by recognised experts, who have a wealth of clinical and managerial experience in the delivery and support of NHS commissioning.
The NHS Alliance is the only independent body that brings together primary care trusts’ chief executives and other senior managers, doctors and practice managers, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals, along with board chairs and members. We are a value-driven organisation, with no political affiliation, which works in partnership with various bodies associated with the NHS to create a progressive health service that is free from the traditional tribalism of single interest groups.
Backed by NHS experts
Content is developed and run by recognised experts, who have a wealth of clinical and managerial experience in the delivery and support of NHS commissioning. Modules are jargon-free and focus on active, hands-on learning rather than theory to give participants practical skills that can be applied immediately.
Each half-day module can accommodate up to 30 participants. Choose the modules you want to create the right training programme for your consortia.
- The following modules are available now:
- Understanding data
- Using data to inform clinical service redesign
- Practical needs assessment
- Patient and public involvement
- Commissioning for priority areas
- Managing long-term conditions
- Introduction to social marketing
- Leading and managing change
- Medicines management
"THE SESSIONS ARE WELL ORGANISED, PITCHED AT THE RIGHT LEVEL AND RELEVANT TO OUR ROLES." GP participant
"NO JARGON, NO LONG LECTURES AND NO SELF IMPORTANCE. JUST PLAIN PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW I HAD." GP participant
- Further modules will be available from Summer 2011:
- Governance and accountability for GP commissioners
- Tools and techniques for planning, prioritisation and decision-making
- Contracting and procurement
- Financial management (basic and advanced)
- Partnership working and negotiating skills
- Managing difficult commissioning decisions
- Commissioning for quality and outcomes
- Stimulating the market
- Developing successful business cases
"IT HAS REALLY HELPED US RE-FOCUS OUR THINKING AS COMMISSIONERS AND DEVELOP PRIORITIES THAT ARE NEEDS BASED." GP participant
"IT GIVES YOU INCREASED KNOWLEDGE; ENHANCES YOUR CONFIDENCE TO TAKE THINGS FORWARD; AND THE NETWORKING WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS IS A HUGE BENEFIT." GP participant
For further information contact nhsa@nhsalliance.org