Latest News and Events
Latest news and events from the team
The Digitally Enabled Workforce Team are finalists!
The Digitally Enabled Workforce Team within NHS Education for Scotland are delighted to have been shortlisted for a Digital Leaders award in the category ‘Digital Skills or Talent Initiative of the Year 2024’ and will find out if they are winners at the awards ceremony due to take place on the 17 October.
A panel of judges have shortlisted the entries in each of the ten categories to create this year’s DL100 list for 2024. There will then be a second round of judging to decide on a single winner in each category.
We need your vote!
There is also open a vote, where the community will select a winner for the coveted Peoples’ Choice Award. You can vote for the DEW team in this category by clicking this link or scanning the QR code.
Digital Leadership Programme: Applications for Cohort 25 now open
The Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme (DLP) aims to:
- Maximise the potential of digital solutions to benefit people.
- Support participants to develop the strategic leadership skills required to influence the use of digital solutions in health and social care delivery.
Applications are welcome from employees from all health and social care settings in Scotland including health, social care, social work, housing, charities and the third sector.
APPLY NOW
Digital Mindset Sessions for Senior Leaders
This Digital Mindset Session for Senior Leaders is designed for directors, associate directors, heads of service, service managers and equivalent roles across health and social care organisations (including social work, housing, charities and the third sector). No technical background or experience is required, this session will focus on the mindset required to lead in the digital age.
This session aims to demystify the concept of a digital mindset, helping you to understand how you can approach issues and opportunities through a digital lens and the benefits of doing so.
You can access Part 1 here which is a recorded video. Part 2 is delivered live using MS Teams and will bring together leaders from mixed organisations to discuss these concepts in more detail.
Please register your interest here
Webinar: Developing skills and confidence with the Digital and Data Capability Framework
The Digital and Data Capability Framework has been created to support this aim by identifying the skills, knowledge and behaviours essential for the workforce. But have you thought about how you can use the framework to support your own development as a digital leader, or the skills of your team?
Join us in this webinar to explore how you as a digital leader can apply the framework in practice.
Tuesday 10 December (12.30 - 13.30)
Register here
DIGITAL CAPABILITIES NETWORK
A network dedicated to digital transformation across Scottish Health, Social Care & Housing
The next meeting of the Digital Capabilities Network is:
Date: Thursday 17 October 2024
Time: 2.00pm
Link: tbc
Each online discussion will bring together colleagues from across organisations in Scotland to explore the challenges and opportunities we face in digital transformation. Working in small groups colleagues will explore a series of questions and agree recommendations. A summary report from the meeting will be presented to the Scottish Government/COSLA Digital Capabilities Board.
Unlocking the Potential of Digital Management Systems in Healthcare and Social Care
Thursday 19th September 2024 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm Online
Join the first briefing on Benefits Realisation findings from Digital Maturity Assessment staff survey data focusing on Management Systems (ERP , HR Management) within health and social care. The session will explore the impact of digital solutions on efficiency, productivity, and workload management, highlighting both the benefits and the challenges faced by users:
- Current Landscape: Understand the current trends in the adoption and utilisation of management systems in healthcare and social care.
- User Perspectives: Gain insights into the real-world experiences of healthcare and social care professionals and their feedback on system effectiveness.
- Areas for Improvement: Identify key opportunities to enhance system integration, training, and support to maximize the benefits of digital solutions.
- Strategic Recommendations: Learn how leaders can leverage digital maturity to drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making.
The presentation will detail our analysis and provide a summary of key findings. We intend this as a starting point for:
- Further discussion and Q&A via a specific on-line discussion forum on the Festival of Transformation website
- An on-line Community of Practice to share ideas and identify solutions
To register for this event please send your email address, first and last name to sg@dma.works
Digital Leadership Programme Alumni Sessions
Power Automate: Starting off
Thursday 24th October (11.00 -12.00) Register here
Power Automate: Investigation
Thursday 31st October (11.00 -12.00) Register here
Power Automate: Individual steps
Thursday 14th November (11.00 -12.00) Register here
Power Automate: Case Studies
Thursday 21st November (11.00 -12.00) Register here