SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme Overview
The SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme, managed by South East Endoscopy Training Academy, offers Upper GI and Colonoscopy training. It is open to healthcare professionals with support from their Trusts within specified Integrated Care Systems.
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South East South East Endoscopy EndoscopyTraining Academy Academy Training The SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme Information Pack
The SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme: Introduction Since April 2023, the South East Endoscopy Training Academy (SEETA) has been overseeing delivery of the HEE Clinical Endoscopy Programme for the South East Region now known as the SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme. GI endoscopic procedures, traditionally carried out by doctors, are being performed increasingly by nurses and other non-medical registered practitioners, known as clinical endoscopists (CEs) or previously known as non-medical endoscopists (NMEs). To address the increasing demand for endoscopy services, SEETA is working with senior medical and clinical endoscopists, the Joint Advisory Group in GI Endoscopy (JAG), Academy Hub Sites, and Universities to deliver thisprogramme.
The SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Programme: Introduction continued SEETA are currently offering two training modalities: Upper GI Training: 30-52 weeks Colonoscopy Training: up to 78 weeks Below is a brief overview of our programmes: The majority of hands on training will be at the trainee s base hospital All trainees will complete an academic module relevant to their modality For some trainees, SEETA will recommend an academic study skills module is completed initially All trainees will complete a Basic Skills Course (modality relevant) at an Academy Hub Site All trainees will be able to attend Endoscopic Non-Technical Skills (ENTS) Courses Digital Resources for theoretical knowledge and Academic writing skills are available Trainees will be part of the South East Clinical Endoscopist Trainee Network We are exploring additional ways of supporting trainees.
SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme: Who can apply? The SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme is open to application from managers of Endoscopy Units across the South East. The SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme covers Trusts in the following Integrated Care Systems (ICSs): Manager s application can be put forward for Registered Healthcare Professionals who have the support of their Trust to provide training lists, clinical supervision, time to study and service lists to be allocated on completion. Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICS Frimley ICS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICS Kent and Medway ICS Surrey Heartlands ICS Sussex ICS Suitable candidates could include: NMC Adult Nurses Registered Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Manager Applications can be for: named members of staff an unnamed post going through fair process of internal applications vacant posts
SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme: Funding Available to successful Trusts The total funding available to successful Trusts is up to 14,000 which will be split across two financial years. This funding covers: A Training grant to support Trusts to release trainees A Clinical Supervision Grant to support Trusts to provide clinical teaching, education mentorship, coaching and supervision Academic Module fees (circa 2,000) JAG Certification fee ( 70)
SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme: Trust Commitment The SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme is a fantastic opportunity for trainee clinical endoscopists who are brand new to scoping or for those picking up a new modality. As ever, the vast majority of training occurs at a trainee s base hospital. Trusts must be able to provide the following during training: On completion of the programme, Trusts should be able to provide an average of: 2-4 service lists / week A lead clinical supervisor (consultant gastroenterologist or surgeon experienced in endoscopy) Consistent training lists to achieve JAG accreditation (280 scopes for colon, and 250 scopes for OGD) Time out of usual working activities to study, attend SEETA hub site training days and the SE Clinical Endoscopists Trainee Network
Delivery of Clinical Endoscopist Programme Student Pathways All students complete: Student completes: JAG Basic skills Course at a SEETA Hub Site JAG Certification Competency Portfolio E-Learning For Health Modules SLATE online lesion recognition learning Endoscopic Non Technical Skills (ENTS) Flexible start and end milestones for all elements with end date to be confirmed. LJMU/BCU Introduction to Upper GI Module (OGD) OR other suitable academic module OGD Completion of programme. Portfolio to be signed off by SEETA. JAG Accreditation may occur prior to completion. Acceptance of training position by academy with a personal development plan Student completes: LJMU/BCU Introduction to Lower GI Module (Colonoscopy) OR other suitable academic module Colon JAG Polypectomy Course (1 day)
SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme Timeline Delivery Timeline (OGD 30-52 weeks / Colon up to 78 weeks) Monthly View Tasks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-18 12, 15 and 18 month review (colon) 3 month review 6 month review 9 month review Progress Review 1 Month Review Trainee to apply to relevant academic course* LJMU / BCU Module in Gastroscopy / Colonoscopy or other related module as per personal development plan. Start dates for LJMU/BCU courses are usually January and September. There are 16 weeks of taught sessions, delivered over 5 months. Academic course E-LFH and Open University Learning Resources SLATE - Trainee Registration Learning / Training Simulator / Scope Introduction/ 30 Scopes JETS Weekly protected study time / Weekly Training lists (recommend 20 hours) ** JAG Hands on Endoscopy Teaching in SEETA Hub Polypectomy Course (Colon only) JAG Basic Skills Course*** ENTS *Relevant course to be discussed with SEETA as part of personal development plan. Shared responsibilities Legend distribution Trust/Trainee SEETA / SEETA Hub ** Trust to confirm weekly protected training lists and study time. Minimum of 2 training lists a week, with 4 training lists recommended. .***Trainee must achieve a 30 scopes minimum within 2 months to access this stage Learning Platforms University: LJMU/BCU/ Other
Learning Resources As part of the SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Training Programme, trainees will have access to a suite of learning resources through: Their academic module(s) (identified in an applicant s personal development plan meeting) The Endoscopy Academies Portal SLATE
Learning Resources: Endoscopy Academies Portal The Endoscopy Academies Portal holds key resources for clinical endoscopist trainees. This is open access, but requires creating a log in to the NHS Learning Hub. Please see link: https://learninghub.nhs.uk/Catalogue/endoscopyacademiesportal If it is your first visit to the portal, navigate to Clinical Endoscopist Learner then Syllabus and Assessment , choose the relevant Learning Content Outline for the modality to be trained in. This file lists the resources available on the portal.
Learning Resources: SLATE SLATE is an on-line training package for GI endoscopy Health Professionals. It consists of 6 levels which aim to assess knowledge and skills on practical elements of GI endoscopy as well as areas such as lesion recognition, describing common pathology or anatomical variants and patient management. On the national programme students complete all 6 levels. Level 1: Scope function, handling skills and orientation with the GI tract Level 2: Differentiating normal from abnormal appearances in the GI Tract Level 3: Recognising and describing common pathology or anatomical variants Level 4: Recognising and describing less common pathology or anatomical variants Level 5: Assessing pathology common differential diagnosis Level 6: Classification and staging of pathology The cost to access is 200. SEETA arranges payment and access for all trainees accepted onto the programme.
The SEETA Clinical Endoscopist Programme: Contact and How to Apply Managers should submit an application form. For an application form or for any queries, please contact us on: england.canceranddiagnostics.se@nhs.net