Human Factors in Aseptic Services

About the course

This course has been developed by NHS TSET (the Technical Specialist Education and Training group) and is facilitated by the University of Leeds.

Newly developed one day course for 2024 covering Human Factors in Aseptic Services. 

Designed specifically for professionals committed to advancing their knowledge and skills in aseptic processes. This course delves into the critical role human factors play in ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of aseptic services.

Led by NHS and academic experts, this course covers essential topics such as team dynamics, system design, developing effective training programs and the impact of human behaviour on aseptic environments. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical applications, you’ll gain actionable insights into minimising errors, optimising workflows, and enhancing overall aseptic service performance.

Whether you're a pharmacist, technician, or quality assurance specialist, this course will equip you with the tools to lead in aseptic service environments effectively. 

Who should attend?

Aseptic Services Managers, Cleanroom supervisors, Senior technical staff, Team leaders

Programme

Registration: 9.00am – 9.30am

  • Why do I get things wrong, and how can we help to stop that happening?

  • Workshop – key learning from past incidents

  • Human Factors in technical services

  • Non-technical skills (NTS) and teamworking

  • Workshop - non-technical skills (NTS)  

  • Effective training

  • Workshop – Training 

Course ends: 4.30pm – please plan your travel to attend the full course.

Please note: Although we remain devoted to the programme specified, we reserve the right to vary the programme in detail if required to do so by factors beyond our control.

Speakers

Course director:
Sue Renn, Senior Principal Pharmacist Technical Services, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Speakers

Lucy Delaney, Quality Assurance Support Manager, University Hospitals Birmingham
Jatinder Parmar, Medication Safety Officer, NHS Wales
Tim Sizer, Consultant QA Pharmacist and Director of NHS TSET Healthcare CPD
Adam Sutherland, Associate Professor in Quality & Safety in Healthcare, University of Bradford

Fee information

Course fee: £360

Fees are VAT exempt

The course fee includes cost of tuition, course materials, lunch and light refreshments. 

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Venue details

The course will take place at Weetwood Hall Estate, which is situated to the north of Leeds at the junction of the A660 Leeds - Skipton road and the A6120 Outer Ring Road.​​

Weetwood Hall Estate 
Otley Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS16 5PS
UK

Accommodation

If you require accommodation, and wish to stay at the course venue Weetwood Hall Estate please contact Stevie Standerline E: reservations@weetwood.co.uk / T: 0113 230 6000 quoting ‘CPD’ and the ‘Human Factors’ course.

Bedrooms are subject to availability with free of charge cancellation 48 hours prior to arrival:
Wednesday and/or Thursday evening – bed and breakfast £97 
Rates are per night for sole occupancy in a superior double room and inclusive of VAT. 

Contact us

CPD Conference and Events Unit
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
University of Leeds,
Leeds
LS2 9JT

E: cpd@healthcare.leeds.ac.uk

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