SARD Academy
Building Expertise with
Tailored Workforce
Training Programs.
SARD Academy. Building Expertise with Tailored Workforce Training Programs.
At SARD Academy, we bridge the knowledge gap in workforce planning.
Our Approach:
Executive-Level Sessions
Our Executive-Level Sessions support strategic insight into how job planning connects to capacity, demand and resource planning to help drive organisation-wide improvement, tailored to the strategic goals of your Trust.
Service Lead Sessions
Our Service Lead Sessions help service leads interpret job planning data and understand what to expect from consultant input, including specialty-specific insights. These sessions support better local planning and workforce conversations.
Consultant Group Sessions
Our Consultant Group Sessions outline the purpose and value of the job planning process, dispel common myths, improve engagement and highlight how individual input contributes to broader workforce planning. Ideal for teams looking to build shared understanding, consistency and engagement.
Bespoke Training Sessions
Our Bespoke Training Sessions are shaped around your organisation’s needs. This could include focused one-to-one support or in-person training at Trust-led events across multiple specialties or departments. We work with you to design training that fits your teams and goals.
Equip your staff with the expertise required for effective workforce planning and management.
FAQ
SARD Academy training is designed for NHS consultants, SAS doctors, service leads and executive teams. We also work with operational teams responsible for managing and supporting job planning across the Trust.
No. All of our training is system-agnostic. Whether you use SARD’s platform or another provider, our focus is on improving engagement, consistency and understanding of the job planning process itself.
System training shows users how to use the tool. Process training explains why job planning matters, how to do it well and how the information is used for planning, capacity and workforce decisions. SARD Academy focuses on process training.
Most sessions are delivered online to fit around clinical schedules and reduce cost. In-person training is available if preferred and can be arranged to coincide with internal events or workshops.
Yes. All training can be tailored to individual specialties or services. We also offer Trust-wide sessions and bespoke support depending on your needs.
Training is delivered by our Medical Workforce Specialists, all of whom have decades of NHS experience and an in-depth understanding of national policy, best practice and workforce planning challenges.
Training is priced per specialty or group session and we’ll work with you to build a package that fits your size, needs and goals. Please get in touch for a tailored quote.
Yes. We can provide ongoing support or additional sessions where needed, including executive briefings, clinical lead sessions or deeper workforce focused consultancy services through SARD Consult.
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