Course description
Course type
Advanced
Course description
This two-day workshop is designed to inspire and support nurses and midwives in developing diverse and rewarding careers. Through expert-led sessions, participants will explore opportunities in clinical innovation, ultrasound scanning, research, grant writing, professional certification, and leadership. The workshop brings together experienced nurses, midwives and researchers who will share practical insights, job advice, and real-world examples to help participants expand their skills, build confidence, and navigate future career choices.
Target audience
Nurses and midwives in all fields
Educational needs and expected educational outcomes
A needs assessment identified a clear demand among nurses and midwives for structured guidance on career progression beyond traditional clinical roles. Key gaps included limited knowledge of pathways into research, ultrasound scanning, grant writing, leadership, and professional certification, as well as reduced access to mentorship and role models. These findings informed the workshop’s design, ensuring that the programme directly addresses participants’ professional development needs.
Following the workshop, attendees will be able to identify and evaluate diverse career pathways available to nurses and midwives. Participants will gain increased understanding of how to engage in the areas where career guidance is lacking. The workshop will enhance participants’ confidence in career planning, improve awareness of practical steps required to pursue specific career trajectories, and support informed decision-making regarding future professional development.
Innovative aspects of the course
Rather than concentrating on a single skill or role, the workshop presents a broad spectrum of career pathways. Sessions are delivered by clinicians, researchers, and leaders who share real-life career experiences, practical strategies, and lessons learned, bridging the gap between theory and practice. The course introduces participants to areas often underrepresented in standard curricula at an early or transitional career stage. This course shares international perspectives.
Educational methods
Language
The official language of the course is English.