Professional development

Below are a number of different courses and programmes to develop professional skills. If you are aware of any more, please email medicine@nes.scot.nhs.uk

Mentoring Skills Training

From RCPCH, a highly interactive one-day course which provides paediatricians with the core skills and knowledge to be an effective mentor. Mentoring support.

Leadership and Management Programme (LaMP)

The LaMP programme is an entry-level course and has been designed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to help and support individuals as they develop a range of personal and professional skills and behaviours which will contribute to their effectiveness as a clinician.

Edward Jenner Programme

The Edward Jenner Programme should be the first port of call for anyone who is looking to build a strong foundation of leadership skills that can help enhance their confidence and competence in their role.

Project Lift

Developing leadership courses, available to all health care workers in Scotland.

Study leave requests

Don’t forget to claim back expenses incurred from any Study leave before the event occurs

• Link to Study Leave form

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