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8th Scottish SAS Conference, 21st March 2025 (online)
The SAS Development Programme's 8th Scottish SAS National Conference took place via MS Teams on Friday 21st March 2025, 13:45-17:00. This half-day online event featured a variety of expert speakers giving presentations on topics selected specifically for those in the SAS grades. It was free to attend, and certificates of attendance were issued to delegates with 3 NES-recommended CPD points.
The programme was as follows:
Please email SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk for any queries about the conference.
Upcoming national courses & workshops
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Title |
Date |
Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
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Leadership and Management (LaMP) workshop |
Mon 9th June, 2025, 09:15-16:30 (online) - fully booked Wed 20th Aug 2025, 09:15-16:30 (online) - fully booked Tues 9th Sept 2025, 09:15-16:30 (online) - fully booked Fri 31st Oct 2025, 09:15-16:30 (in-person, Larbert) Tues 9th Dec 2025, 09:15-16:30 (in-person, Dundee) |
This entry-level course has been designed NES to help individuals develop personal and professional skills 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. Please see below for full instructions on how to apply for a place on this course. 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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SAS Communications Challenges workshop |
Fri 6th June 2025, 10:00-16:30, Edinburgh - fully booked |
This interactive in-person workshop is designed to equip SAS doctors and dentists with the skills and confidence to have better conversations in challenging professional circumstances. |
Click here to register interest in the June 2025 workshop date, or to be notified of future dates. |
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SAS GMC Decision making, Consent & Good medical practice online workshop |
Fri 19th September 2025, 09:30 - 12:00 |
Liaison Advisers from the GMC will guide participants in developing practical approaches to implement the guidance and improving the culture in their own workplaces, with a particular focus on patient decision making and consent |
click here to book your place via MS Teams This event is tailored to the context of SAS-grade doctors working in Scotland (only) and is free to attend. |
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SAS GMC Professionalism online workshop |
Thurs 23rd October, 2025. 09:15 - 16:00 |
This interactive workshop will examine 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 book your place via MS Teams Please note spaces are limited and this event is tailored to the context of SAS-grade doctors working in Scotland (only) and is free to attend. |
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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Organisation |
Centre |
Courses |
Express Interest |
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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, NES unfortunately cannot offer catered lunches at our in-person events. Refreshments may be offered where stated. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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Title |
Date / Location |
Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
| NHS Highland SAS Educational Event (in-person) | Thurs 12th June 2025, 09:15-13:45, Lecture Theatre, UHI, Inverness | Click here to view the flyer | Click here to register your place |
| NHS Lanarkshire & State Hospital SAS Educational Event - Communication Challenges workshop (in-person) | Tues 21st Oct 2025, 13:30-17:00, Medical Education Centre, Kirklands | Click here to view the flyer |
Please note this event is for SAS-grade doctors and dentists in NHS Lanarkshire and State Hospital (Carstairs) only. There is likely to be significant overlap with the content of our national SAS Comms Challenges workshop (see above) and SAS from other Boards are welcome to register interest in it instead. |
This page was last updated on: 05.06.2025 at 16.18
