Are you passionate about healthcare innovation? Whether you’re an NHS staff member or a healthcare student, the CEP Prep Learning Programme is your gateway to exploring creative solutions and driving positive change in the healthcare sector.

What is the CEP Prep Learning Programme?
The CEP Prep Learning Programme is a dynamic and engaging webinar series designed to inspire and empower healthcare professionals and students. Delivered by the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, this free programme aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Here’s what you need to know:
- Objective: The programme encourages participants to think outside the box, explore novel ideas, and address real-world healthcare challenges.
- Format: Through a combination of educational events, workshops, and talks, participants gain insights into innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup culture within healthcare.
- Key Topics:
- Innovation Essentials: Learn why innovation is crucial for healthcare and how it impacts patient care.
- Researching Your Innovation: Understand effective research methods to develop and refine your ideas.
- Lean Canvas: Explore a practical framework for designing and evaluating healthcare innovations.
- Pitching Your Idea: Master the art of presenting your innovative solutions.
Programme Delivery
The core program consists of four CEP Prep sessions, running from June 10th to July 2nd, 2024. All sessions will be conducted online via Zoom.
Session Schedule:
- Learning Session One: Why innovation in healthcare is important? (June 10, 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
- Learning Session Two: Researching your innovation (June 18, 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
- Learning Session Three: Lean canvas (June 25, 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
- Learning Session Four: How to pitch your idea (July 2, 2024, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
Who Can Apply?
- Eligibility:
- NHS Staff: Both clinical and non-clinical professionals working within the NHS.
- Healthcare Students: If you’re studying a course that could lead to future NHS employment (e.g., medicine, nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, pharmacy, vision and hearing sciences, clinical science), this program is for you.
- Benefits:
- CPD Accreditation: The program is CPD accredited, enhancing your professional development.
- Certificate of Completion: Attend all four sessions to receive a certificate recognizing your achievement.
- Ideal Foundation: For those interested in applying for the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme later in the year, this program provides valuable groundwork.
Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your creativity, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to transforming healthcare.
