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7th Scottish SAS Conference, Thursday 2nd November 2023, Edinburgh

The SAS Development Programme's 7th Scottish SAS National Conference took place on Thursday 2 November 2023, 09:20-17:00, at the COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh. This free-to-attend conference featured a variety of expert speakers delivering presentations tailored especially to those in the Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctor grades.

This was primarily offered as an in-person event, with the option for remote attendance via MS Teams. The majority of the learning sessions were recorded and have been added to our Previous webinars and additional resources webpage.

Click here to view the posters submitted for the conference, highlighting clinical improvements led by SAS doctors in Scotland - these will be on display at the conference and voted on by attendees on the day.

Topics covered in the conference included:

  • New SAS Contract and Specialist Grade
  • Extending Your Role as a SAS: Options and Opportunities
  • Peer Support for Autistic / Neurodivergent Doctors
  • Suicide – the story, the facts, the future
  • Update from Head of GMC Scotland on issues topical for all SAS grades
  • Applying to the SAS Development Fund

Upcoming national courses & workshops

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This entry-level course has been designed NES to help and individuals develop personal and professional skills and behaviours which will contribute to their effectiveness as a clinician.

Click here to view non-trainee LaMP dates and see guidance on booking.

Places cost £100 for online attendance or £175 for in-person attendance. The SAS Development Programme can reimburse this fee to eligible delegates who apply to us – please contact SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk to enquire.

Wed 27th November 2024, 09:15-16:30 (online) - fully booked

Wed 29th January 2025, 09:15-16:30 (online) – fully booked

Fri 7th March 2025, 09:15-16:30 (in-person, Larbert)

SAS GMC-led Specialist Registration workshop

Thurs 21st November 2024, 14:00-16:30 (online)

Click here to view the programme

Click here to register your interest. Places are limited and open to SAS in Scotland only. We will notify you by email to state if we can assign you a place.

SAS Understanding Bullying and Workplace Conflict learning day

Thurs 30th January 2025, 09:15 - 16:15 (online)

Offered in conjunction with Dedici, this online learning day, delivered over 2 interactive workshops, will guide SAS participants on understanding and addressing the issues of bullying, harassment and interpersonal conflict in the healthcare environment.

Click here to view the programme

 Click here to register interest . Places are limited and open to SAS in Scotland only. We will notify you by email to state if we can assign you a place.

GMC Professionalism for SAS Doctors and Dentists online workshop

Thurs 13th & Fri 14th February 2025, 09:15-12:15 each day (online)

This interactive workshop examines the key principles from GMP in relation to leadership & management, raising and acting on concerns about patient safety and the impact that professional behaviour has on patient safety, staff morale and working environments. 

Click here to view the programme

Now FULLY BOOKED but if you wish to add your name to the waiting list please click here. If a vacancy arises we will let you know. Please note: delegates must attend both sessions to complete the workshop. Places are limited and open to SAS in Scotland only. We will notify you by email to state if we can assign you a place.

SAS Communications Challenges course (Edinburgh)

Thurs 13th February 2025 09:30 - 16:30 

This interactive workshop aims to equip participants with the skills and confidence to have better conversations in challenging circumstances.

 Programme coming soon

Click here to register interest.  Places are limited and open to SAS in Scotland only. We will notify you by email to state if we can assign you a place

GMC Decision Making, Consent and Good Medical Practice online workshop

Thurs 13th March 2025, 09:30-12:00 (online)

GMC Liaison Advisers will guide participants on the latest changes to GMP, and support participants to discuss and develop practical approaches to implementing the guidance and improving the culture in their own workplaces, with a particular focus on patient decision making and consent. 

Click here to view the programme 

Click here to book your place via MS Teams.

Please note places are limited and this workshop is tailored to SAS Doctors and Dentists working in Scotland only.

 

Medical Careers Team Evening Webinars (2024)

These webinars, organised by the Trainee Development & Wellbeing Service, aim to help trainees and trainers plan their careers and to support professional development. All webinars run from 17:00-18:00. There is also a half-hour drop-in ‘Ask the APGD’ session before each webinar for any general Careers-related questions. Flyers for all webinar details can be found here

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Returning to work after a break

Tues 17th Dec 2024

16:30 – 18:00

Flyers for webinar details can be found here

Click here to register

 

Previous Webinars

Visit our Previous webinars and additional resources page to catch up on any session you may have missed.

Simulation training

If you would like further information on any course on the SAS training calendar, please contact SAS Development.

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Forth Valley Simulation Centre courses 

Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Stirling Road
Larbert
FK5 4WR

Visit https://scschf.org/courses/ for course options

Email us to let us know the course you're interested in and we will book on your behalf if approved 



Health Board local SAS events

The SAS Development Programme support a number of local events for education and networking, specifically for SAS within their regional health boards. Information will be provided through your regional Education Adviser. Currently scheduled local events are listed below.

Please note that as of February 2024, we unfortunately cannot offer catering at our in-person events, even where it was previously advertised. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Golden Jubilee SAS Educational Event (online)

Friday 13th December 2024, 13:30-16:30

Click here to view the programme

Click here to book your place

This page was last updated on: 20.11.2024 at 15.10


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