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.
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Study leave requests
Don’t forget to claim back expenses incurred from any Study leave before the event occurs
This page was last updated on: 04.09.2026 at 09.14