Non-medical endoscopy: application
NES NMAHP allocate the budget for funded non-medical endoscopy education. The process for application has been streamlined to an annual spring intake.
Applications are encouraged from all interested parties who meet the criteria, have agreement and support from their service manager alongside access to an endoscopy training list.
Application window is now closed.
You will find the following information:
Diversification of the non-medical endoscopy workforce
It is important that NES NMAHP are responsive to the needs of regional health boards and support a flexible workforce pipeline that can meet developing service requirements while broadening career opportunities.
In response to national endoscopy recovery plans and service led requests for alternative workforce options, NES NMAHP commissioned an external scoping review to evaluate the feasibility and sustainability of widening recruitment beyond the existing nurse endoscopy education programme with the intention to include other relevant registered health care practitioners.
This work concluded with the following key findings which will inform recruitment from Spring 2023 onwards:
Relevant registered healthcare practitioners who meet the application criteria can engage with both the academic and the clinical aspects of the training.
- The clinical skill aspect of training is delivered through the JAG e-portfolio system which supports the diversified integration of all appropriately educated Nurses/ AHPs/ MAPs.
- There are no barriers in the educational design of generic advanced practice programmes in Scotland which preclude the engagement of other registered healthcare professionals.
- Health boards remain responsible for candidate selection and implementation of the same model of clinical supervision, study time and Annex 21 contract, as stipulated in the course pre-requisites below.
The 4 roles identified as being most transferrable to endoscopy training were ODP, PA, Therapeutic radiographers, and health care scientists (GI Physiologists).
Implementation of non-nurse endoscopy training roles may present some challenges to engagement in the shape of core educational requirements, prescribing rights, and registration status. Early planning and engagement will help mitigate any issues (e.g. Prescribing- Explore and agree local arrangements including governance for prescribing practices in this context).
In Summary
- From Spring 2023 onwards, applications will be welcomed from relevant registered healthcare practitioners with service agreement to engage from their host employer.
- The Turas ‘Nurse Endoscopy’ resource will be re-labelled as ‘Non-medical’ endoscopy to encompass the engagement with practitioners out-with the nursing workforce.
- The application process will remain otherwise unchanged.
For further infromation watch the diversification of the workforce presentation
Applications for non-medical endoscopy programme
NHS Education for Scotland are pleased to share this opportunity enabling candidates to apply for a place on the non-medical endoscopy programme.
The programme is currently provided by Glasgow Caledonian University and will commence Autumn semester 2023.
NES are supporting this learning opportunity to help enhancing service delivery with the long-term objective of supporting sustainable service transformation. This is aligned with the Scottish Government's Endoscopy and Urology diagnostic recovery and renewal plan (2021)
The programme is comprised of a two- trimester, 30-point masters-level theory module, delivered by blended learning over 30 weeks. Whilst completing the module, candidates will also undertake a basic skills in endoscopy course specific to their chosen modality. This will be provided via the NHS Scotland Academy’s National Endoscopy Training Programme (NETP) and delivered by a regional skills centre.
Can I apply as a manager in lieu of having a candidate recruited?
Yes. While it is preferrable to have a trainee in place at the time of application we understand the current difficulties with service pressure and recruitment. It is therefore possible to complete the application form as a line manager of a potential trainee provided intention to fund and recruit have been agreed by the health board to the pre-requisites below. It is important that you only apply for a place that the board is able to support.
Pre-requisites for participation include:
- Professional Registration with NMC, HCPC or PA MVR (Physician associate managed voluntary register, pending GMC registration).
- Evidence of previous study to Degree level (or SCQF Level 9).
- Agreement from candidate’s line manager and employing NHS Board that candidates will be ready to commence an Autumn 2023 semester intake.
- Flexibility to be released to attend a mandatory Basic skills course (dates dependent on regional centre availability).
- Agreement that candidates can travel for a small number of educational contact days which will be held in a central location with study leave provision.
- Confirmation that their Health Board will allocate a clinical supervisor, providing clinical supervision for the candidate for the duration of this programme of learning.
- Confirmation the applicant will have access to a minimum of two training lists per week.
- Agreement that candidates will be working within a career level 6 nursing role, Annex 21 trainee contract or equivalent.
Relevant Experience
Relevant experience from all clinical facing roles will be considered. Prior practice in endoscopy, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal perioperative roles is desirable.
Funding agreement:
- Funding opportunities have been agreed for places on the academic programme for the 2023 intake.
- Funding includes access to an Endoscopy Basic Skills course within a regional centre.
- All boards are required to sign a confirmation that they will meet and maintain the pre-requisites listed above. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the funded position.
Key dates
Applications open: 9th May 2023
Closing date for submissions: 12 June 2023 at 13.00
Confirmation of outcome: 19 June 2023
Board recruitment deadline for GCU Registration: 21 August 2023
Semester start: Late September 2023 (date TBC)