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Manage and quality assure data (SHA7C02X)

Covers quantitative and qualitative data, and how they provide the information to make well-informed project-related decisions. Explores techniques to analyse both types of data. Revisits data governance such as GDPR and the Caldicott Principles.

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Identify and collect data for sustainable healthcare (SHA7C01X)

Explains how to identify, collect, analyse and report on data. Covers identifying and collecting internal and external data to support sustainable healthcare initiatives, and understanding how to use data to illustrate progress to stakeholders.

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CR&S event management principles (SHA6C03X)

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CR&S budget management (SHA6C02X)

Covers raising funds and managing budgets for CR&S events and initiatives. Equips apprentices with frameworks to support the effective delivery of CR&S projects that are within budget and that meet the principles of social value.

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Introduction to budgets (SHA6C01X)

Explains how the NHS is funded, the fundamental principles of budgeting, and the difference between CR&S budgets and financial budgets in general. Enables learners to prepare a small budget based on a work-related project.

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Selecting CR&S partners to build mutually beneficial relationships (SHA5C06X)

Explores how to identify and assess potential external partners for CR&S projects based on shared goals and values, use tools to align partnerships with project goals, and develop collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships.

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Understanding and working with resistance in others (SHA5C05X)

Explains why people might resist change and what you can do to address this. Outlines practical strategies for working with resistance in others, including applying change management models and engaging key influencers.

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Drawing on your own personal skills & leadership to influence others (SHA5C04X)

Focuses on developing the personal skills needed to inspire and motivate stakeholders. Explores self-motivation, leadership styles and reflexive practices to enhance effectiveness in CR&S projects.

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Identifying and evaluating potential stakeholders (SHA5C02X)

Explains how to identify your stakeholders and recognise those most relevant to your CR&S work in healthcare. Covers stakeholder engagement strategies that encourage collaboration and support sustainability outcomes.

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Identifying stakeholders and building relationships (SHA5C01X)

Explains the term 'stakeholder', and how to build and sustain strategic stakeholder relationships to achieve mutual benefit. Teaches techniques for persuading and influencing stakeholders and, where necessary, overcoming resistance.

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The impact of organisational culture on projects, plans and people (SHA4C05X)

Explores what the 'culture' part of organisational culture is, and why understanding it can help you to get things done.

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The NHS Change Model (SHA4C04X)

Enables you to understand the purpose of the NHS Change Model, whose validity is debated. Some people consider it to be useful, whereas others feel it's outdated and ineffective. In understanding its purpose, you can come to your own conclusion.

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Approaches to change management (SHA4C03X)

Explains ways to think about how to effect and manage change in the social responsibility and sustainability of an organisation. Compares change management models to enable CR&S Practitioner selection of the most effective for a given project.

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Horizon scanning (SHA4C02X)

Explains horizon scanning and its importance in the CR&S environment. Covers common horizon scanning methods to identify future changes or events that may impact the work of a CR&S Professional.

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Project management tools (SHA4C01X)

Covers the changing landscape of CR&S, how to scan for and understand these changes, and their impact as CR&S Professionals drive and manage them through projects. Introduces principles and tools of project management and their importance to CR&S.

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Introduction to CR&S and social value themes in the NHS (SHA1C01X)

Start to build your knowledge of the sustainability landscape to understand your organisation and role in the context of sustainable development, particularly in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and their impact on the NHS and health.

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Understanding the ESG agenda and its relevance to the NHS (SHA1C02X)

Explains the use of systems and models to measure the financial bottom line and its impact on ESG in increasing social responsibility. Describes relevance to the NHS to deliver high-quality care, and build sustainable, socially responsible services.

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Introduction to governance (SHA1C03X)

Learn how the NHS is structured and governed to ensure patient safety and high-quality care. Identify how public- and private-sector governance differ. Audit the governance structure and current CR&S practices of your work area/organisation.

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The impact of climate change on health (SHA1C04X)

Learn about the impact of air pollution and climate change on health. Understand how extremes in heat affect different groups, and increase mortality rates and costs for the NHS. Explore actions to help mitigate against or adapt to climate change.

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The NHS footprint – the impact of healthcare on the environment (SHA1C05X)

Explores healthcare's impact on climate change. Details the extent of the NHS's carbon footprint and describes its direct and indirect emissions. Encourages investigation of the carbon footprint of apprentices' workplaces and own everyday activities.

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Internal and external analysis to strengthen CR&S strategies (SHA3C05X)

Looks at models and approaches to analysing your own and other organisations for peer benchmarking. Shows how NHS organisations have applied these approaches in developing their strategic plans. Explains how to future-proof your CR&S strategy.

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Becoming a SHA advocate: building on strengths  (SHA2C01X)

Helps identify strengths and areas to develop to champion your organisation's CR&S agenda. Develops communication and negotiation skills to reach mutual agreement. Helps identify your role in the NHS's sustainability agenda and its net-zero target.

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Personal effectiveness (SHA2C02X)

Explains how to manage competing demands as CR&S professionals. Explores 'imposter syndrome' and why it may be a strength. Encourages considering stakeholders to better understand what they want/need, and covers tools for effective time management.

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Consultative and collaborative decision-making (SHA2C03X)

Explores decision-making and covers how to identify which decisions to make independently and which to escalate to a line manager. Considers the pros and cons of collaborative and consultative decision-making.

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Holding your organisation accountable for CR&S (SHA2C04X)

Explores how the CR&S agenda changes over time and how your role will be impacted by new research and updates to legislation. Explains how staying up to date on new resources and tools will allow you to hold your organisation accountable.

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CR&S Strategy Introduction (SHA3C01X)

Builds understanding of what a strategy is, and strategic planning in the context of sustainability and the NHS Green Plans. Develops skills when contributing to creating a CR&S strategy in your role as a CR&S Professional.

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Understanding the context purpose and value of a Green Plan (SHA3C02X)

Explains the context, purpose and value of a Green Plan, with a focus on the NHS's commitment to become net zero by 2040 and its contribution to reduce its impact on climate change.

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How to create a CR&S strategy (SHA3C03X)

Explains and illustrates the components of a CR&S strategy in diverse sectors and organisations. Examines impact frameworks for measuring organisational performance against various standards. Provides benchmarking data for apprentice interpretation.

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Understanding the links between Green Plans and risk management (SHA3C04X)

Explores the link between CR&S strategy, accountability level and managing risk. Demonstrates the serious consequences of misplaced focus on finances and performance targets, but cites the positive changes from public enquiries into the failings.