Clinical Academy

Clinical Academy

Relaunch of the LGT Clinical Academy on Monday 30 June

We are excited to announce the relaunch of the LGT Clinical Academy, now in a brand-new, dedicated space at our Catford office.

This refreshed hub is dedicated to empowering colleagues across LGT with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver the highest quality patient care. Our mission is to provide bespoke, high-quality, peer-reviewed teaching, delivered by clinical experts.

What we offer

The Clinical Academy currently hosts 20 accredited courses across a wide range of clinical specialisms, some of which are first-of-their-kind in London and even the UK.

Our courses support:

  • Nurses and Nursing Associates
  • Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs)
  • Midwives
  • Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
  • Trainee and qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)

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We cater to all colleagues from band 2 to band 8, offering not just education, but academic and wellbeing support via:

  • A comprehensive Moodle platform
  • Group and one-to-one academic workshops
  • Tailored support from Trust services such as the LGT Library

To ensure quality and fairness, we’ve introduced robust processes and standard operating procedures for both students and teaching staff.

Highlights 

  • 1,779 colleagues trained over the past 3 years
  • £863,000+ saved through internal upskilling (IURP) over 2 years
  • 20 accredited courses across diverse clinical areas
  • New state-of-the-art learning space in Catford
  • Supporting career development from entry-level to advanced practice

Whether you're new to LGT or looking to advance your clinical skills, the LGT Clinical Academy has something for you.

 Read our Open Day prospectus.

Our partnerships

We are proud to collaborate with leading organisations and institutions, including:

  • University of Greenwich
  • University of West London
  • Bowel Cancer UK
  • Succeed with Dyslexia
  • NHS Professional Nurse Advocate
  • Capital AHP
  • The Care Certificate
  • Preceptorship Quality Mark (2024–2026)
  • 2024 National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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Get Involved

Want to become a course leader?

We’re always looking to grow our academy. If you have an idea for an accredited or short online course, get in touch: lg.ce-clinicalacademy@nhs.net 

Interested in joining a course?

Courses range from 3–6 months, with preceptorships lasting up to a year. To register your interest or make an enquiry, contact:  lg.admin-clinicalacademy@nhs.net

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