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Reflective writing helps us to look back at things that we have done, make changes in what we do, and get better at what we do. It’s an important part of professional development.
A group of trainee GPs enjoyed a reflective writing session in October run by Cecilia Bethencourt-Dunning, our Specialist Patient Information Librarian. They commented that it was an “excellent reflection session”; “good to work through examples and go through answers”; and “useful exercise, good to practice in the teaching session”.
The session looked briefly at what reflective writing is and why it is important; how it bridges the gap between theory and practice and helps you learn from your experience; and how to use the Gibbs model of reflection to structure your writing.
The most valuable part of the session was when the students looked at examples from their own practice. They used the Gibbs template to analyse their thoughts, feelings and emotions about the situation and what they learned from it, and then those who wished to shared their example with the rest of the group. Several excellent examples of good reflective practice followed, and it was clear that the group had a strong grasp of the principles of reflective writing. Talking through their experiences- whether they were centred around the patient-doctor relationship, communication, relationships with other staff- allowed the group to reflect on the negatives and positives of each instance, and what they could use from that to inform the way they worked in the future.
They were a lovely group and hopefully took away with them some useful hints and tips about writing for reflective practice.
If you want to brush up on your reflective writing and refresh your knowledge of reflective practice, why not book yourself onto our library skills sessions? Details can be found *here.
*Note: the advertised sessions are for Nurse Revalidation only. Contact Amanda.lackey@bsuh.nhs.uk if you would like to discuss reflective writing sessions for non-nursing staff or your teams.
“Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes
On Friday 28 September Library and Knowledge Service staff presented at the 2018 BSUH Inter-professional Education and Knowledge Conference. 140 delegates enjoyed a packed programme, with staff and visitors from a wide variety of job roles and specialties sharing knowledge and experience.
Highlights included an inspiring overview of the Allied Health Professional workforce and the AHPs into Action framework, from Gill Rawlinson (National AHP Clinical Fellow at HEE); educational initiatives in the emergency department including a new board game developed by Salwa Malik (ED Consultant at BSUH); and some suitably collaborative poetry with performance poet Matt Harvey.
Library and Knowledge Service staff delivered seven of the concurrent sessions. Our clinical and specialist librarians supported evidence-based practice and research with Journal Clubs and How to Read a Paper, Finding Quality Patient Information, and Writing for Publication, with useful resources. Our learning technologists inspired educators with Creating Interactive Teaching Resources, Effective Presentations, and Playful Learning with Technology. And a conference with a lively Twitter presence wouldn’t have been complete without our Networking with Twitter session, including handout too!
Our presentations are available above for those who attended, and also on iris (under Inter-Professional Education & Knowledge Conference) https://iris.bsuh.nhs.uk/course/view.php?id=350
If you couldn’t attend, do look out for our teaching sessions on our Library and Knowledge Service website: https://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/library/information-skills/
Delegates live tweeted throughout the day on the conference hashtag #IEKCon18, and an archive of the tweets can be found at https://www.symplur.com/healthcare-hashtags/iekcon18/
Here are a few of the comments we received:
Excellent session from Matthew #IEKCon18 on developing your own interactive learning. Totally inspired @BSUH_NHS
Seen this presentation before but was so life-changing that I’m here again for @tim_vincent Making #PowerPoint good again. Starts off with a free #app Presentation Clock to time your presentation accurately #IEKCon18
Excellent session on improving presentation skills this morning & now learning Twitter tips at our @BSUHResilience #IEKCon18 Great skills to have in the Resilience team as a big part of our role is training staff & raising awareness #eprr #resilience #EmergencyPlanning
Using creativity in teaching workshop! Great to be on the other side of the session this time. Look out team I’m bursting with ideas!! @nhs_sct #IEKCon18 @BSUHeducation
The conference also featured a poster competition to showcase projects and research from BSUH, WSHT and beyond. As the winners were announced they considered the next step, inspired by our Clinical Librarian Tom Roper’s session on writing for publication:
Do I see a journal article in the future? Great tips today from @tomroper #IEKCon18 @LoobyG74 @WSHTeducation @sct_pdteam @nhs_sct @fionajlongDo I see a journal article in the future? Great tips today from @tomroper #IEKCon18 @LoobyG74 @WSHTeducation @sct_pdteam @nhs_sct @fionajlong
Beautifully expressed by Mahatma Gandhi, and hopefully our new autumn teaching programme will further inspire you!
Here are just some of the skills we can help you with:
See our website for details, dates and booking, or contact us for more information.
If you’re starting a new course, or returning to study, our new Preparing for study workshop will introduce you to the skills you need to tackle your assignments.
Learn how to:
Dates and venues
The Library, Audrey Emerton Building – Thurs 27 September 2.00-4.00pm
The Library, Princess Royal Hospital – Mon 8 October 2.00-4.00pm
Book your place at https://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/library/information-skills/preparing-for-study/ or contact us on library.services@bsuh.nhs.uk for more information.
If so, look out for the Library and Knowledge Service team who will be sharing best practice and tips for educators at the 5th BSUH Inter-Professional Conference.
With topics as diverse as playful learning and effective presentations to writing for publication and creating interactive resources, there’s something for all educators and their learners. With a little networking with Twitter, leading Journal Clubs and finding quality patient information, just for good measure!
Book now on iris to avoid disappointment! #IREKCon18
Whether you’re researching patient care, teaching your trainees and students, revalidating, or setting up a Twitter presence for your team, the Library and Knowledge Service provides a range of sessions to refresh your skills.
Scheduled teaching takes place in our libraries at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital. Teaching at Mill View Hospital is carried out on request.
See our website for full details and bookings, or contact us.
Learn to access our online collections
We provide an overview of the wealth of online journals, texts, clinical procedures and summaries available to you.
Find quality health information
We show you how to search effectively and efficiently. Our sessions follow a step-by-step approach, from navigating key online sources to conducting in‑depth searches of high-quality evidence to inform research, service improvement and CPD.
Understand the evidence
We show you how to critically appraise both quantitative and qualitative research and interpret medical statistics to make decisions about patient care or service development.
Manage your research and findings
If you’re writing for publication or assignments or simply keeping track of your research, our session on using EndNote bibliographic software is for you.
Get the most out of social media
Learn tips to promote your services and keep your target audience informed with social media. From building up your network to measuring your impact . . . all in just thirty minutes!
Use technologies in your own teaching
If you’re involved in teaching students, trainees, staff or your peers find out how to enhance your teaching using learning technologies, from producing podcasts to creating videos.
Revalidate your professional qualifications
Reflecting on your practice is important to professional associations such as the GMC and NMC, and reflective writing skills will be needed for your portfolio. Our sessions help you develop your skills and confidence in reflective writing and show how to apply it to your CPD.
Keep up with patient information
Learn how to identify reliable sources of information for your patients and get guidance on creating your own leaflets and videos.
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We can tailor our sessions to suit the needs of teams, such as managers, nurses, doctors, health professionals or administrative staff. Contact us for details.
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Online teaching
If you are not able to visit us in person for teaching, we provide online support via WebEx. All you need is access to the internet and a telephone at the same time.
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Develop your skills while you work, using the learning opportunities offered by your Library and Knowledge Service.
Join us in learning brand new skills or refreshing your existing ones…from finding quality health information and critically appraising the findings to getting the most out of social media and using technologies in your own teaching.
Sessions take place in our libraries on all sites – book your place at https://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/library/information-skills/ and bring your colleagues!
Save yoursel
f time and ensure you are up-to-date on the latest developments in health care by signing up to KnowledgeShare, our current awareness service which is tailored to your interests and emailed to you at intervals of your choosing. It also links you with colleagues in other trusts to enable sharing of research and best practice.
Register for an NHS OpenAthens password to benefit from the online information tools we provide, ranging from point of care decision support, medicines information, health journals and statistics to clinical images, exam preparation and information to give to your patients.
Explore the full range on our website.
Remember we offer great opportunities throughout the year to help you enrich your knowledge. Contact us for more information.
The Library & Knowledge Service Learning Technologists have created a series of workshops to help you enhance your teaching with the use of technology.
Each session is stand-alone but would be complemented by the other sessions in the ‘Learning Technologies’ series.
Sessions are taught in our Library training rooms at RSCH and PRH
Numbers are limited so reserve your place at iris.bsuh.nhs.uk
Tuesday 1 May 2018 – 11.00am – 12.30pm, PRH
Tuesday 5 June 2018 – 12.00pm – 1.30pm, RSCH
Tuesday 17 April 2018 – 12.00pm – 1.30pm, RSCH
Tuesday 15 May 2018 – 11.00am – 12.30pm, PRH
Tuesday 19 June 2018 – 12.00pm – 1.30pm, RSCH
Tuesday 10 April 2018 – 12.00pm – 1.30pm, RSCH
Tuesday 8 May 2018 – 1.00pm – 2.30pm, PRH
Tuesday 12 June 2018 – 12.00pm – 1.30pm, RSCH
Tuesday 24 April 2018 – 12.00pm – 1.30pm, RSCH
Tuesday 22 May 2018 – 11.30am – 1.00pm, PRH
Tuesday 26 June 2018 – 12.00pm – 1.30pm, RSCH
It’s been a long old winter but spring is finally here. What better time to learn something new or fine-tune your existing skills?
Whether you’re preparing for academic courses, presenting at a journal club or researching patient care, the Library and Knowledge Service provides a range of teaching sessions that will help you:
We offer expert instruction and guidance in our dedicated teaching rooms at our libraries at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
Book onto one of our scheduled courses at the Royal Sussex County Hospital or Princess Royal Hospital, or to arrange teaching at Mill View Hospital: http://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/work-and-learn/library-services/training-courses/
NEW: If you have an educational, teaching or facilitating role at BSUH, look out for our new learning technology courses – log into iris.bsuh.nhs.uk and browse under “Learning Technologies” in the course search function.
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