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:
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 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
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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:
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:
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)