Information in relation to the application process for funded places for non-medical cystoscopy
NHS Education for Scotland and the Centre for Sustainable Delivery continue to support this Non-Medical Cystoscopy learning opportunity which aims to rapidly enhance service delivery while cultivating long-term enablement of sustainable service transformation.
This modular programme will build into a 120 credit Post Graduate Diploma (PG Dip) award in Advanced Professional Practice (with Cystoscopy Function) at SCQF 11/ Masters level. It has an anticipated completion of 2 years. The academic partner for this programme of education is Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU).
Participant readiness will be primed by a clinical skills focused Non-Medical Cystoscopy boot camp. This is scheduled for 13-14 November 2023.
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 in a position to support.
Pre-requisites for participation include:
Funding agreement:
Candidate selection and allocation:
Whilst NES will manage the recruitment process, selection and final allocation of funded places will be by the Centre for Sustainable Delivery.
Key dates:
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.
Non-medical cystoscopy roles have historically been held by clinical nurse specialists. In response to national endoscopy recovery plans and service led requests for alternative workforce options, NES NMAHP developed the non-medical cystoscopy education programme to be accessible by mixed discipline registered healthcare professionals from the outset.
This course can therefore be accessed by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), Medical Associate Professions (MAPS), with appropriate clinical experience in the field of urology as well as nurses.