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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:
Upcoming national courses & workshops
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Wed 29th January 2025, 09:15-16:30 (online) – fully booked |
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. |
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Fri 7th March 2025, 09:15-16:30 (in-person, Larbert) |
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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. |
FULLY BOOKED - If you wish to add your name to the waiting list please click here to register interest and we will notify you of vacancies or future workshop dates. Places are limited and open to SAS grades in Scotland only. We will notify you by email to state if we can assign you a place. |
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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. |
FULLY BOOKED - 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. |
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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. |
FULLY BOOKED - If you wish to add your name to the waiting list please click here to register interest and we will notify you of vacancies or future workshop dates. Places are limited and open to SAS grades in Scotland only. We will notify you by email to state if we can assign you a place. |
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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. |
FULLY BOOKED - If you wish to add your name to the waiting list please click here to register interest and we will notify you of vacancies or future workshop dates. Places are limited and open to SAS grades in Scotland only. We will notify you by email to state if we can assign you a place. |
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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Flyers for previous webinars can be found here. |
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 |
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 |
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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This page was last updated on: 19.12.2024 at 14.23
