Find out more about the Integrated Care Northamptonshire Digital Skills Academy | Latest updates

Integrated Care Northamptonshire (ICN) is hosting a series of information sessions for health and care colleagues to find out more about the new Digital Skills Academy.

Delivered in partnership with Multiverse and open to applications from anyone working in the NHS, health or social care in Northamptonshire, the ICN Digital Skills Academy will be launching this September.

Academy courses are provided free of charge and offer a unique opportunity for colleagues who work with data for at least five hours a week (on average) to develop and enhance their data and digital skills.

Online information sessions are being held on the following dates and are open to any colleague interested in joining the ICN Digital Skills Academy, as well as managers wanting to know more about supporting their teams to participate.

• Wednesday 26 July, 10.30am to 11.30am – Register on Eventbrite
• Tuesday 8 August, 2pm to 3pm – Register on Eventbrite
• Monday 14 August, 12pm to 1pm – Register on Eventbrite

By attending one of the information sessions, health and care colleagues can expect to find out more about:

• The ICN Digital Skills Academy, why improving digital and data skills is so important for our integrated care system, and the impact improving your digital and data skills can have on your role
• The ICN Digital Skills Academy courses open for applications:
  • Data Literacy
  • Data Fellowship
  • Advanced Data Fellowship
• The wider benefits of being part of the Multiverse community
• Next steps and how to apply for the programme, starting September 2023

We’re on a journey to build a data and digital-first integrated care system in Northamptonshire, and the involvement of our colleagues is critical.

If you have any questions, please contact matthew.hutton3@nhs.net

Frequently asked questions

Who are Multiverse?

• Multiverse provides qualifications and training to existing staff within organisations that is funded via the apprenticeship levy. This means you’ll receive training and coaching in data and digital and learn how to apply those skills in your current job. You’ll finish the programme with an accredited qualification and in-demand skills.
• All training and practice will take place during working hours, so please bear this in mind when thinking about applying. Applications processes will include engagement with line managers in relation to the commitment required (three hours of training per week). We will engage with line managers to help them understand the value of training and support available via apprenticeship, with no cost to local training budgets.

Who can apply?

• If you are involved in any aspect of patient or citizen outcomes (directly or indirectly) in Northamptonshire who wants to improve your digital and data skills and are contracted for at least 30 hours per week
• You work with data for at least five hours a week on average
• Come along to an information session to find out whether this opportunity will be relevant for you

Why are we launching this?

• Empower you by giving you critical data and digital skills you can use in your role, so we can achieve our strategic objectives together
• Provide you with learning pathways to advance your career within the Integrated Care Northamptonshire health and care system
• Indirectly and directly improve patient and citizen outcomes by improving data and digital skills right across ICN

What’s in it for me?

• Gain new digital and data skills to future-proof your career and become more productive with your time. You will achieve a formal qualification whilst continuing to flourish in your role. You’ll be supported by a Multiverse coach, a mentor and gain access to exclusive networking opportunities.