The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) has announced details of an inspirational career day for healthcare professionals at all levels aiming to make their mark in a competitive job market. The AfPP Perioperative Career Day takes place on 10 May 2012 at Old Trafford, Manchester, as part of the charity’s annual Perioperative Week, and offers an opportunity to pick up tips and advice from continuing professional development (CPD) experts.
Through a series of talks and workshop sessions delegates can learn how to make the right impression throughout the application process, while companies with current vacancies will be among the many exhibitors on hand to offer information and guidance. The sessions include valuable insights from Guy Hirst, founder of Atrainability on the social and communication skills needed to make teams safer, happier and more productive in the healthcare setting.
Motivational speaker Lisa Clifford will share 20 tactics designed to help boost presentation skills and maximise the positive impact you can have on yourself and others in the workplace. Finally, Sumeyah Sallam, general manager of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, will share the tools and techniques for being successful at interview.
AfPP chief executive Dawn Stott commented: “The combination of front line job cuts and squeezes on managing time for training is putting more and more pressure on staff at all levels. The career day is intended to support all perioperative practitioners whether they are theatre managers, clinical educators, healthcare support workers, theatre nurses or ODPs. The day will provide invaluable advice on extending skills and achieving prominence.”
The Perioperative Career Day is open to AfPP members and non-members alike but all delegates should pre-register via the website to be sure of a place. For more information and registration details visit www.afpp.org.uk/events
